Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) using carbon dioxide (CO2) is a method of extracting compounds from various substances, typically botanicals, using CO2 in its supercritical state.
- No Residual Solvents
Unlike conventional methods that often use solvents like hexane or ethanol, CO2 is a gas at standard temperature and pressure and leaves behind no residues in the extracted product. This is crucial in industries like food and pharmaceuticals where residual solvents are undesirable. - Environmentally Friendly
CO2 is a naturally occurring gas, and its use as an extraction solvent eliminates the need for harmful chemicals. It is considered environmentally friendly as it requires less energy and resourses. It is also non-toxic, making it a safer alternative for both operators and consumers. - Milder Processing Conditions
CO2 extraction is typically conducted at lower temperatures compared to some conventional methods, reducing the risk of thermal degradation of heat-sensitive compounds. This is important for preserving the quality of bioactive compounds in botanicals, essential oils, and other natural products.
Black Pepper
BOTANICAL NAME: Piper nigrum
Celery
BOTANICAL NAME: Apium graveolens
Clove
BOTANICAL NAME: Syzygium aromaticum
Cumin
BOTANICAL NAME: Cuminum cyminum
Nutmeg
BOTANICAL NAME: Myristica fragrans
Sea Buckthorn
BOTANICAL NAME: Hippophae rhamnoides
Black Cumin
BOTANICAL NAME: Nigella sativa
Chamomile
BOTANICAL NAME: Matricaria chamomilla
Coffee
BOTANICAL NAME: Coffea robusta
Fennel
BOTANICAL NAME: Foeniculum vulgare
Paprika
BOTANICAL NAME: Capsicum annuum L.
Turmeric
BOTANICAL NAME: Curcuma Longa L
Cardamom
BOTANICAL NAME: Elettaria cardamomum
Cinnamon
BOTANICAL NAME: Cinnamomum spp.
Coriander
BOTANICAL NAME: Coriandrum sativum
Ginger
BOTANICAL NAME: Zingiber officinale
Rosemary
BOTANICAL NAME: Salvia rosmarinus
Vanilla
BOTANICAL NAME: Vanilla planifolia