Soya Extract Plant (Glycine max)
Mechotech’s Soya Extract Plant is designed to extract the bioactive compounds from soybeans (Glycine max), a versatile legume known for its high nutritional value and health benefits. Soy is a rich source of isoflavones, proteins, and essential fatty acids, making it a popular ingredient in the food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. Our state-of-the-art extraction systems ensure high yields of soy isoflavones, protein isolates, and oils, offering premium quality extracts that meet industry standards for purity and potency.
Raw Material Used
- Soybeans (Glycine max)
- Sourced from certified organic farms or high-quality suppliers
- Cleaned, dehulled, and processed to ensure optimal extraction yield
Extraction Methods
- Solvent Used: Hexane or water/ethanol mixtures
- Type: Solvent extraction or aqueous extraction (for protein isolates and isoflavones)
- Temperature Range: 45°C – 70°C (depending on the method)
- Duration: 4–8 hours, depending on the extraction process
Post-Extraction Processing
- Drying Options: Spray drying or freeze-drying for powder form (for protein isolates)
- Final Forms: Liquid oil extract, protein isolate powder, or soy isoflavones in concentrated form
- Standardization: Standardized for isoflavone content or protein concentration, ensuring consistency in every batch
Applications
- Nutraceuticals: For cholesterol-lowering, hormone balancing, and antioxidant formulations
- Cosmetics: Anti-aging, moisturizing, and skin-rejuvenating products
- Food Industry: Soy protein isolates used in meat substitutes, dairy alternatives, and other food products
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in products supporting heart health, menopausal support, and skin health
Plant Features
- GMP-compliant SS316L construction for sanitary, safe, and efficient processing
- Versatile extraction systems to extract soy protein, soy oil, and isoflavones
- Scalable production capacity from 100L to 3000L
- Automated systems for precision in extraction and concentration
- High-efficiency solvent recovery system for environmentally friendly operations
Utilities Required
- Steam boiler or electrical heating system for solvent extraction
- Chilled water system for solvent recovery
- Vacuum pump and rotary evaporator for concentration and recovery of soy oil and protein extracts
- Flame-proof control panels for handling flammable solvents like hexane
