Turmeric Extraction Plant
Turmeric Extraction Plant
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is one of the most potent medicinal spices, renowned for its curcuminoid compounds with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Mechotech's turmeric extraction plants are engineered to yield standardized extracts of 95% curcuminoids by HPLC — the gold standard for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.
Mechotech's turmeric extraction plant uses a multi-stage solvent extraction and purification process to isolate curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin from dried turmeric rhizomes. Our plants are built with SS 316L contact parts, GMP-compliant design, and closed-loop solvent recovery systems for maximum efficiency and minimal wastage. Each plant is custom-engineered to your capacity requirement — from 50 kg/batch pilot plants to multi-tonne industrial installations.
Manufacturing Process
Raw Material Preparation
Dried turmeric rhizomes are cleaned, inspected, and coarsely ground to increase surface area. Particle size is controlled between 20–40 mesh for optimal solvent penetration.
Solvent Extraction
The powdered turmeric is loaded into extraction vessels where food-grade ethanol or hexane is circulated at controlled temperature. Curcuminoids are selectively dissolved into the solvent phase.
Miscella Filtration
The extract-laden solvent (miscella) is filtered through sparkler and micro filters to remove all particulate matter and residual plant material.
Solvent Evaporation
The filtered miscella passes through a falling-film evaporator under vacuum to recover 95–98% of the solvent. The concentrated oleoresin is collected in receivers.
Purification & Standardization
The crude extract is further purified using column chromatography or recrystallization to achieve the target curcuminoid concentration (95% by HPLC). Final standardization ensures batch-to-batch consistency.
Drying & Packaging
The purified extract is spray-dried or vacuum-dried to the desired moisture level, then milled, tested, and packed under inert atmosphere to preserve potency.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory formulations
- Nutraceutical capsules and tablets
- Functional food and beverage additives
- Cosmetic and personal care products
- Ayurvedic medicine preparations
- Joint health supplement manufacturing
- Natural food colorant production
- Research and analytical standards
Key Features
GMP-Compliant Design
All contact parts are SS 316L with mirror-polished interiors, FDA-compliant seals, and CIP/SIP-ready connections for pharmaceutical-grade production.
Closed-Loop Solvent Recovery
Our integrated solvent recovery system recovers 95–98% of extraction solvent, dramatically reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
Vacuum Evaporation
Low-temperature vacuum evaporation preserves heat-sensitive curcuminoids while achieving efficient solvent removal without degrading bioactive compounds.
PLC Automation
Fully automated PLC control with SCADA interface allows precise control of temperature, pressure, flow rates, and batch parameters with complete audit trails.
Custom Capacity
Plants are available from 50 kg/batch pilot scale to 5,000 kg/batch commercial scale, designed to your specific throughput and facility layout.
Explosion-Proof Safety
Full ATEX/PESO-compliant electrical fittings, flame arrestors, and pressure relief systems ensure safe operation with flammable solvents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What curcuminoid content can Mechotech's plant achieve?
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