chapter 1 Introduction Fundamental Notes on Chemical Thermodynamics -- chapter 2 Solid-Liquid Extraction / chapter 3 Supercritical Fluid Extraction in Food Engineering / chapter 4 Extraction Systems / chapter 5 Optimization / chapter 6 Fats and Oils from Plant Materials / chapter 7 Proteins from Plant Materials / chapter 8 Sugars and Carbohydrates / chapter 9 Flavor and Aroma Substances / chapter 10 Extraction of Natural Antioxidants / chapter 11 Extraction of Alkaloids from Natural Plants Using Supercritical Fluids / chapter 12 Removal of Cholesterol from Food Products Using Supercritical Fluids -- chapter 13 Solvent Extraction: Safety, Health, and Environmental Issues