Spinach Extract Plant (Spinacia oleracea)
Mechotech’s Spinach Extract Plant is designed to extract bioactive compounds from Spinach (Spinacia oleracea), a highly nutritious leafy green vegetable. Known for its rich content of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, spinach is valued for its potential health benefits, including improving cardiovascular health, supporting bone health, and boosting overall vitality. Our extraction systems are optimized for high yields of key active compounds like flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamins (A, C, K), and iron, ensuring high-quality, standardized extracts for a variety of applications in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Raw Material Used
- Fresh or dried Spinach leaves
- Sourced from certified organic farms or high-quality suppliers
- Carefully cleaned, dried (if necessary), and ground for optimal extraction yield
Extraction Methods
- Solvent Used: Water, ethanol, or aqueous ethanol mixture
- Type: Cold extraction, Soxhlet extraction, or percolation
- Temperature Range: 30°C – 60°C (depending on the method)
- Duration: 2–6 hours
Post-Extraction Processing
- Drying Options: Spray drying or freeze-drying for powder form (for concentrated extracts)
- Final Forms: Liquid extract or fine powder
- Standardization: Standardized for flavonoids, vitamin content, and iron, ensuring consistency in every batch
Applications
- Nutraceuticals: Supporting cardiovascular health, bone health, and immune function
- Food Industry: Fortifying juices, smoothies, dietary supplements, and meal replacements
- Cosmetics: Antioxidant-rich skin care products for reducing signs of aging and inflammation
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in formulations targeting iron deficiency, bone health, and overall wellness
Plant Features
- GMP-compliant SS316L construction for sanitary, high-quality processing
- Efficient solvent recovery system for eco-friendly operations
- Scalable production capacity from 100L to 3000L
- Automated control systems for precise monitoring and control of the extraction process
- Customizable to fit different extraction needs (water-based or ethanol-based)
Utilities Required
- Steam boiler or electric heater for solvent-based extraction
- Chilled water system for efficient solvent recovery
- Vacuum pump and rotary evaporator for extract concentration
- Flame-proof control panels (for ethanol-based extraction methods)
