Scaling Up CO2 Supercritical Extraction for Food Uses

Scaling Up CO2 Supercritical Extraction for Food Uses

Scaling up CO2 supercritical extraction involves adapting laboratory processes for industrial-scale production. This transition ensures consistent quality while meeting the demands of large-scale food manufacturing.

Strategies for Scaling Up

• Customized Equipment: Larger CO2 SUPERCRITICAL EXTRACTION MACHINES with high throughput.

• Process Optimization: Fine-tuning parameters for efficiency at scale.

• Energy Recovery Systems: Reducing operational costs by reusing heat and CO2.

Example: An industrial-scale CO2 system was used to extract omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, processing 500 kg of raw material daily with 95% efficiency.

Applications in Food Uses

• Functional Ingredients: Large-scale extraction of bioactives for supplements.

• Flavor Compounds: Producing bulk essential oils for beverages and snacks.

• Plant-Based Proteins: Isolating proteins for vegan and vegetarian products.

Case Study: A beverage company scaled up CO2 extraction of orange oils, achieving consistent quality across high production volumes.