The Effect of Time and RPM on the Saponification Process to Get High Carotenoids

Abstract Red palm oil (RPO) is derived from the FFB of oil. Carotene in red or cannot be obtained by ordinary processes. Various attempts were made to obtain carotene compounds various methods separation (extraction). Therefore, this study attempted effect time and rotational speed rotary evaporator on yield carotenoid concentrates formed saponification process so that it would produce optimum seen content DOBI produced. The sample used was crude (CPO) which processed stages, namely transesterification, solvates micellization (SM), saponification. treatment carried out process, stirring for 1.5 hours 2 with each rotating 1800 rpm, 2000 2200 rpm. In carotenoids values will increase. best produces high at a rpm hours. has real value index.