Description
Catalytic distillation: a Distillation culinary technique.
Technical
Catalytic distillation is a branch of reactive distillation which combines the processes of distillation and catalysis to selectively separate mixtures within solutions. Its main function is to maximize the yield of catalytic organic reactions, such as the refining of gasoline. The earliest case of catalytic distillation was thought to have dated back to 1966; however, the idea was officially patented in 1980 by Lawrence A. Smith, Jr. The process is currently used to purify gasoline, extract rubber, and form plastics.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Similar to the concentration of aromas in fortified wines through fractional distillation
Coffee Analogy
Like the volatile compound extraction in coffee decaffeination processes
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to molecular distillation in essential oil extraction for perfumery