Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating edible oils to remove objectionable impurities. More particularly, this invention relates to methods for deodorizing edible oils at reduced pressure in the presence of non-condensible inert gas, wherein a non-steam vacuum source maintains the operating pressure, and wherein the non-condensible gas is recovered and recycled for use in one or more deodorizing steps.

Abstract: The present invention, known as The Bayliss Ranch Extraction Process, was developed for the production of hydrosols from botanical materials and involves extracting hydrosol by steam distillation. The two-stage process may be used with various botanical materials, including flowers, herbs, fruits, nuts, grasses, grains and vegetables. The process produces high quality hydrosol that can then be utilized by the consumer without further treatment, or used as a raw material in the manufacture of other products such as food, medicines and cosmetics.