Stevia Rebaudiana Extract Plant
Mechotech’s Stevia Rebaudiana Extract Plant is designed to extract the natural sweetening compounds from Stevia Rebaudiana, a plant renowned for its zero-calorie, all-natural sweetness. Stevia contains steviol glycosides such as stevioside and rebaudioside A, which are used as natural sweeteners in food, beverages, and nutraceutical formulations. Our advanced extraction systems ensure high yields of these sweeteners, providing high-quality, standardized Stevia extracts for a variety of applications in the food, beverage, and health industries.
Raw Material Used
- Stevia leaves (Stevia Rebaudiana)
- Sourced from certified organic farms or high-quality suppliers
- Fresh or dried leaves are used, depending on processing requirements
Extraction Methods
- Solvent Used: Water, ethanol, or a mixture of water and alcohol
- Type: Water-based extraction or aqueous ethanol extraction
- Temperature Range: 40°C – 70°C (depending on the extraction method)
- Duration: 4–6 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 stevioside and rebaudioside A content, ensuring consistency in every batch
Applications
- Food & Beverages: Natural sweetener for sugar-free, low-calorie, and diabetic-friendly products, including beverages, confectionery, and baked goods
- Nutraceuticals: Used in formulations for weight management and as a low-calorie sweetener in supplements
- Cosmetics: Skin care products for anti-aging, moisturizing, and healing properties
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a sugar substitute in diabetic treatments and other health-focused products
Plant Features
- GMP-compliant SS316L construction for high-quality, sanitary processing
- Efficient solvent recovery system for eco-friendly and cost-effective operations
- Scalable production capacity from 100L to 3000L
- Automated systems for precise control over extraction parameters and consistency of final product quality
- Customizable for varying extraction methods (water-based or ethanol-based) to optimize yield
Utilities Required
- Steam boiler or electric heating system for solvent extraction
- Chilled water system for solvent recovery
- Vacuum pump and rotary evaporator for concentration of extracts
- Flame-proof control panels (for ethanol-based extraction methods)
