| Abstract: | The time-course of liquid carbon dioxide extraction of fresh and deteriorated hops was compared. The process of extraction becomes more difficult as hops deteriorate, which is reflected by the reduction in the LCV yield (g LCV/kg liquid carbon dioxide used). The extracts derived from deteriorated hops contain higher levels of uncharacterised soft resin. The pattern of elution of the latter does not allow the production of extracts low in uncharacterised soft resins and rich in alpha-acids. |
