UV treatment of beetle larva oil for vitamin D3 enhancement
UV treatment of beetle oil enhances vitamin D3 content to industrial levels, addressing the cost and sustainability issues of current methods, ensuring high quality and safety for consumption.
JP7864703B2Active Publication Date: 2026-05-25NUTRIEARTH
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NUTRIEARTH
- Filing Date
- 2021-10-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-25
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Current methods for producing vitamin D3 are costly and unsustainable, and beetle oil naturally contains little to no vitamin D3, lacking a viable fortification technology.
Method used
A method involving UV treatment of beetle oil using UVB light to enhance vitamin D3 content, achieving concentrations up to 300 μg/100g, with controlled exposure times and intensities to maintain quality and safety.
Benefits of technology
The UV-treated beetle oil achieves a significant increase in vitamin D3 content, exceeding cod liver oil levels, with acceptable oxidation rates, making it suitable for human and animal consumption.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for producing beetle oil enriched with vitamin D3, comprising a light treatment step in which at least one light source emits ultraviolet radiation in the direction of said beetle oil.
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