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Lipase B (GCB) produced by the fungus Geotrichum candidum CMICC 335426 is known for its high specificity towards cis-Δ9 unsaturated fatty acids. The wild-type lipase (not genetically modified) as well as the lipase obtained by heterologous expression of the corresponding gene in Pichia pastoris (genetically modified) were studied in a process aiming to produce an oil containing very little saturated fatty acids (SAFA). The approach described in this paper is based on the selective hydrolysis of sunflower oil (12% SAFA) using the G. candidum type B (GCB) lipases. Depending on the lipase input, up to 60% w/w degree of hydrolysis was obtained within 6–8 h. Because of the high specificity of the GCB lipases (specificity factor ∼30), the level of unsaturates in the free fatty acid fraction was >99% w/w. In contrast with literature data, no loss of specificity was observed, even at the highest degree of hydrolysis obtained. Though both GCB lipases are stable at 30°C, the rate of hydrolysis decreased considerably during the process. Product inhibition as well as time-dependent deactivation (half-life ≈2 h) were shown to be involved. After separation of the oil phase, the unsaturated free fatty acids were recovered from the mixture by evaporation and reconverted to triglycerides by enzymatic esterification with glycerol. Because the GCB lipases have a very low efficiency for esterification, this reaction was carried out with immobilized Rhizomucor miehei lipase. Under continuous removal of the water generated during the process, >95% triglycerides were obtained in less than 24 h. Standard deodorization resulted in an odorless, colorless, and tasteless oil with less than 1% SAFA.
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Diks, R.M.M., Lee, M.J. Production of a very low saturate oil based on the specificity of Geotrichum candidum lipase. J Amer Oil Chem Soc 76, 455–462 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11746-999-0024-4
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