Low-temperature CO2 extraction is a highly effective technique for extracting heat-sensitive bioactive compounds, including terpenes, essential oils, cannabinoids, and flavonoids. By maintaining a lower operating temperature (typically 20-50°C), this method preserves fragile compounds, resulting in higher-quality extracts with better potency and flavor.
Using a CO2 SUPERCRITICAL EXTRACTION MACHINE, industries such as pharmaceuticals, cannabis, cosmetics, and nutraceuticals can achieve pure, solvent-free, and thermally stable extracts.
Low-temperature CO2 extraction is a process that uses subcritical or controlled supercritical CO2 to extract compounds without exposing them to high heat.
Extraction Method | Temperature (°C) | Bioactive Compound Retention | Purity |
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Low-Temperature CO2 Extraction | 20-50°C | 85-98% | High |
Steam Distillation | 100°C+ | 50-70% | Medium |
Solvent Extraction (Ethanol/Butane) | 50-80°C | 60-85% | Variable (solvent residue possible) |
Low-temperature CO2 extraction is the best method for preserving heat-sensitive bioactives, resulting in higher purity, potency, and aroma retention.
SHANG HAI NORTH BROOKS CO2 SUPERCRITICAL EXTRACTION MACHINES offer state-of-the-art, low-temperature processing, making them the best choice for high-purity botanical & pharmaceutical extracts.
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