Extraction of plant ingredients
DEVEX offers sustainable plants and solutions for obtaining, concentrating and drying plant extracts. Industries such as the food, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors use them for the production of food, flavours, fragrances and colourings as well as for medical products. DEVEX specialises in the planning and production of customised systems for these purposes. Special customer requirements in terms of quality, throughput and energy efficiency are taken into account.
Flowers for your health
Certain plant extracts are rich in substances such as alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides and phenols, tannins and essential oils. These active ingredients are found in various parts of the plant - especially in leaves and flowers, fruits and seeds, bark and roots. The extracts are used industrially in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, beverages and functional foods.
Most plant extracts are obtained from leaves, as they are rich in valuable properties. These include rosemary, aloe vera, thyme and clove leaves. They are widely used in personal care, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Basil extract is used in foods and drinks due to its high content of certain vitamins as well as magnesium, iron, potassium and calcium. Mint extracts are widely used in personal care and pharmaceutical products as they can help in the treatment of allergies and colds.
Flowers or fruits are used in foods and drinks to create a specific taste or flavour. Incorporated into finished products, floral essential oils add pleasant aromas to perfumes, shine or nourish hair care products and improve skin elasticity.
The number of health-conscious people is increasing, and the vegan lifestyle is becoming a trend. Major food and beverage manufacturers are in the process of incorporating plant-based and bio-based ingredients into their products. And the pharmaceutical industry is increasingly focussing on the health-promoting effects of herbal ingredients in its medicines. This development is driving the growth of the plant extracts market and requires specific extraction processes.
DEVEX will build you the plant to extract and dry the raw materials you need. Would you like more information or are you looking for a specific solution? Please contact us!
