PROCESS FOR REMOVING GLUCOSINOLATES FROM OILSEED FLOURS

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for removing glucosinolates from oilseed meals, such as Brassica carinata oilseed meals. In one embodiment, exogenous myrosinase is used to convert the glucosinolates into volatile isothiocyanate compounds, which can then be removed under conditions of gentle heat and negative pressure. In another embodiment, heat and pressure are used to remove the glucosinolates from Brassica carinata seed oil. The treated meals may contain less than 80% of their initial glucosinolate levels and may be suitable for various applications, including animal feed.