Reduction of hydrogen cyanide

Reduce hydrocyanic acid content

The European Commission has set the maximum level of hydrocyanic acid authorized for flaxseed at 150 mg/kg.

The saturated steam pasteurization system eliminates a significant proportion of the hydrocyanic acid contained in flaxseed. It also reduces the microbial load by 5 log of salmonella. Steripure’s equipment can process quantities ranging from a few kilograms to several dozen tonnes per day.

The benefits are twofold:

  • Reduced microbial load
  • Reduction of hydrogen cyanide in linseeds

Pre-treatment results

 

Hydrocyanic acid before treatment:

164 mg/kg

Limit of quantification (LOQ):

5,0 mg/kg

Results after treatment

 

Hydrocyanic acid after treatment:

<5,0 mg/kg

Limit of quantification (LOQ):

5,0 mg/kg

Benefits for your business

The Steripure treatment for your flax seeds provides:

  • Secure market access: your batches comply with European standards
  • Cost savings: you recover blocked volumes and avoid financial losses
  • High flexibility: treatment available for both small and large quantities