White Kidney Bean Extract Plant
Mechotech’s White Kidney Bean Extract Plant is designed for the efficient extraction of active compounds from Phaseolus vulgaris (White Kidney Bean). This plant is renowned for its high content of Phaseolamin, a starch-blocking protein that inhibits the digestion of carbohydrates, making it a popular ingredient in weight management and dietary supplements. Our extraction systems are optimized to yield high-quality, standardized extracts suitable for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and dietary supplement applications.
Raw Material Used
- Dried White Kidney Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
- Cleaned, sorted, and ground to optimize extraction
Extraction Methods
- Solvent Used: Water, ethanol, or water-ethanol mixtures
- Type: Water-based extraction or aqueous ethanolic extraction
- Temperature Range: 60°C – 80°C (to preserve bioactive proteins)
- Duration: 3–5 hours
Post-Extraction Processing
- Drying Options: Spray drying, vacuum drying, or freeze-drying
- Final Form: Powdered extract, liquid concentrate
- Standardization: Typically standardized to Phaseolamin content (commonly 1–2% or higher)
Applications
- Pharmaceuticals: Weight management formulations, anti-obesity treatments, and carb-blocking supplements
- Nutraceuticals: Dietary supplements for digestion, weight control, and metabolic health
- Sports Nutrition: Formulations to support fat metabolism and carbohydrate digestion
- Functional Foods: Food additives that promote healthy weight management and glucose metabolism
Plant Features
- High-Efficiency Extraction: Optimized to extract Phaseolamin and other key compounds
- Solvent Recovery System: For sustainable extraction and minimal solvent waste
- Modular Design: Available for batch sizes ranging from 100L to 3000L
- Automation: Fully automated PLC/SCADA systems for precise control and yield consistency
- Purification: Optional filtration and chromatography systems to enhance extract purity
Utilities Required
- Steam or electric heating system
- Vacuum pumps for solvent evaporation and concentration
- Solvent recovery system
- Cooling systems for condensation and temperature control
