Cardmom Oleoresin Extraction Plant
The Cardamom Oleoresin Extraction Plant is a high-efficiency system designed to extract rich oleoresin from premium-grade green cardamom pods. Cardamom oleoresin is a concentrated blend of essential oils and flavor compounds, prized for its warm, aromatic, and slightly sweet profile. It is widely used in flavoring foods and beverages, as well as in cosmetics, perfumery, and traditional medicine. MechoTech’s plant ensures high yield, purity, and quality retention through precision-engineered, food-grade equipment.
Process Description
The extraction process begins with cleaning and drying whole cardamom pods, followed by grinding to increase surface area. The ground cardamom undergoes solvent extraction using food-grade solvents such as ethanol or hexane. The extract is filtered and subjected to vacuum distillation to recover the solvent, leaving behind a dense, aromatic oleoresin.
The plant includes:
- Cleaning and de-husking units
- Grinding and powdering system
- Solvent extraction vessels
- Filtration and separation systems
- Vacuum evaporators and solvent recovery system
- Storage and packaging units
This multi-stage process ensures the retention of vital components like cineole, alpha-terpineol, and limonene—key to cardamom's therapeutic and aromatic properties.
Key Features
- High-Quality Oleoresin Yield: Maximizes extraction of both volatile essential oils and non-volatile flavor compounds.
- Retention of Delicate Aromas: Operates at controlled temperatures to preserve cardamom’s natural fragrance.
- Eco-Friendly Solvent Recovery: Built-in closed-loop system for safe and efficient solvent recycling.
- Hygienic Fabrication: Constructed using SS 304/316 for compliance with food and pharma regulations.
- Scalable Production Units: Available in small-batch to large-scale configurations.
- Automation Ready: Optional PLC-based control systems for enhanced process consistency. GMP & CE-Compliant: Ideal for export-grade production and regulated markets.
Applications
- Food & Beverage Industry: Used in spice blends, confectionery, bakery products, dairy flavoring, and tea formulations.
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals: Known for digestive, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
- Cosmetics & Perfumery: Adds natural fragrance and therapeutic value to body care and wellness products.
- Traditional Remedies: Used in Ayurvedic and Unani systems for its cooling and carminative effects.
Why Choose MechoTech?
MechoTech stands at the forefront of oleoresin extraction technology, offering reliable, energy-efficient, and hygienic solutions tailored to your production goals. Our Cardamom Oleoresin Extraction Plant is engineered for long-lasting performance and designed to deliver consistent, high-grade output. With expert technical support and turnkey services, we help you scale seamlessly from concept to commercial production.
