The food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries has seen an immense demand for coffee extracts. Products containing 'natural' caffeine are generally perceived to be healthier than those containing 'synthetic' caffeine. Carbon dioxide (CO2) supercritical fluid extraction is a viable solution to get 'natural' caffeine from coffee, with valuable by-products such as Decaf coffee. Thinking beyond the beverage allows manufacturers to unlock the full potential of Coffee beans with extracts fetching up to 50x more than the produce.
Extraction using supercritical carbon dioxide is a highly selective process. It only extracts the Caffeine compound and leaves the other flavour precursors (such as carbohydrates and peptides) in the bean, delivering superior quality and yield of products at low pressures and near-room temperature, making it a cost-effective solution in the Coffee Extraction business.
Moreover, SCFE preserves the purity of the ingredients without loss of heat-sensitive and volatile components, and is free of residual solvent and microbial contaminants.
Our team starts by blending principles with practicalities and continue by connecting proven automation process blocks into a holistic solution.
Integration:
Combining scientific and engineering principles with a rich and diversified practical experience to provide innovative solutions to challenges.
Modularity:
Automation based on proven process blocks.
Connectivity:
Linking equipment and control systems via PCs and PLCs for seamless operation.
| Parameters | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Extractor Volume (Litre) | 5 | 25 | 100 / 200 / 300 |
| No. of Extractors | 2 or 3 | 2 or 3 | 2 or 3 |
| Extractors Usage | Single | Single or Series | Single or Series |
| Pressure Bar (PSI) |
350 - 650 (5000 - 9500) |
350 - 650 (5000 - 9500) |
350 - 650 (5000 - 9500) |
| Temperature — °C (°F) |
70 - 110 (158 - 230 |
70 - 110 (158 - 230 |
70 - 110 (158 - 230 |
| CO2 Recirculation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extractor Changeover Valves | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| CO2 Pump Flowrate (LPH) | 40-80 | 150 - 350 | 600 - 3000 |
| Co-Solvent Pump | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CO2 Feeding & Recovery System | Included | Included | Included |
| Available Certifications |
CE / U / U2 cGMP / ASME BPE / UL / SIL-3 |
CE / U / U2 cGMP / ASME BPE / UL / SIL-3 |
CE / U / U2 cGMP / ASME BPE / UL / SIL-3 |
| Area Required* (m/ft) |
4.88 x 1.37 x 2.44 / 16 x 4.5 x 8 |
8 x 2.8 x 5.6 / 26 x 27 x 18.5 |
8 x 2.8 x 5.6 / 26 x 27 x 18.5 |
| * All systems can be customized based on the factory layout | |||
