Cinnamon Bark Extract
Cinnamon Bark Extract
Purity Levels
Polyphenols By UV 20%
Extraction Technologies
Mechotech designs and manufactures turnkey herbal extraction plants for Cinnamon bark, standardised to 20% Polyphenols by UV. True cinnamon and cassia bark carry two distinct chemistries depending on how they are processed: steam distillation of the bark yields the cinnamaldehyde-rich volatile oil, while solvent extraction of the same bark yields a non-volatile polyphenol fraction — dominated by type-A proanthocyanidins — associated with antioxidant and glycemic-support activity. This page covers the polyphenol solvent extract; we supply the complete machinery to process dried cinnamon bark into a consistent, UV-standardised polyphenol extract for the nutraceutical, functional-food, and pharmaceutical industries. Candidate extraction technologies for cinnamon polyphenols: Counter-Current Extraction (CCE), Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE), Hybrid Extraction and Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE) (4 in total).
Mechotech's Cinnamon Bark Extract plant is engineered around the non-volatile, heat-sensitive proanthocyanidin and polyphenol fraction of the bark — a different target and process from our cinnamon essential-oil distillation lines, since the polyphenols of interest here are not steam-volatile and are instead recovered by aqueous or hydro-alcoholic solvent extraction at controlled, moderate temperature. Built in SS 316L with electropolished product-contact surfaces, closed-loop solvent recovery, and PLC-based automation, each plant is delivered as a commissioned turnkey system configured to the declared 20% Polyphenols by UV specification.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Cinnamon Bark Extract Plant |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cinnamomum verum / Cinnamomum cassia |
| Feedstock | Cinnamon bark |
| Part / Feed Form | Bark |
| Target Extract | Cinnamon polyphenols |
| Extract Type | Standardised dry extract (powder), non-volatile polyphenol fraction |
| Standardisation | Polyphenols By UV 20% |
| Extraction Method | Counter-current, UAE, Hybrid, MAE |
| Technology Count | 4 |
| Extraction Conditions | Aqueous / hydro-alcoholic solvent extraction (closed, jacketed SS 316L extractors) |
| Product-contact Material | SS 316L, electropolished, CIP-cleanable |
| Filtration System | Plate-and-frame filter press with cartridge polish filtration |
| Concentration System | Falling-film / vacuum evaporator with closed-loop solvent recovery |
| Drying System | Spray dryer or vacuum tray dryer |
| Automation | PLC-SCADA with recipe management, batch traceability and production reporting |
| Utility Requirements | Steam, chilled/cooling water, compressed air, soft water, power (project-specific) |
| Compliance | GMP hygienic design; full documentation for qualification |
| Final Product Form | Free-flowing standardised extract powder |
Plant Capacities
| Plant Scale | Bark Throughput | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Configured to your feedstock and trial plan | Product development, parameter validation |
| Semi-Commercial | Configured to raw-material supply and buyer volume | Contract manufacturing, scale-up trials |
| Commercial | Configured to raw-material supply and confirmed buyer volume | Commercial production at confirmed buyer volume |
Capacity is configured to raw-material supply and confirmed buyer volume; we recommend a pilot plant to validate process parameters before scaling. No fixed throughput is quoted for this product.
Manufacturing Process
Each extraction method follows a different process — pick a method to see its steps.
Raw-Material Preparation
Cinnamon bark is cleaned and size-reduced so cinnamon polyphenols can be reached by the extraction medium; particle size and moisture are set during process development.
Counter-Current Loading
Prepared cinnamon bark is fed into a multi-stage solid–liquid counter-current extractor where fresh ethanol/water or a suitable food-grade solvent meets the most-depleted material.
Counter-Current Extraction
Solvent flows against the solids across stages to draw out cinnamon polyphenols; bed flow and fines management are verified during pilot work.
Extract (Miscella) Collection
The cinnamon polyphenols-bearing miscella is collected from the fresh-feed end while spent solids are discharged from the solvent-entry end.
Concentration & Solvent Recovery
Solvent is removed from the clarified cinnamon polyphenols-bearing extract under vacuum and returned through a solvent-recovery loop; recovery performance is confirmed at pilot scale.
Standardisation & Drying
The cinnamon polyphenols extract is assayed against the declared target specification and dried or supplied as a concentrate, according to the requirement.
Raw-Material Preparation
Cinnamon bark is cleaned and size-reduced so cinnamon polyphenols can be reached by the extraction medium; particle size and moisture are set during process development.
Slurrying
Prepared cinnamon bark is slurried with ethanol/water or water in the extraction vessel.
Ultrasonic Cavitation
Ultrasound creates cavitation that disrupts the plant matrix and speeds release of cinnamon polyphenols; probe intensity, temperature and filtration behaviour are piloted.
Separation
Spent solids are separated by filtration or centrifugation and the extract is clarified before concentration.
Concentration & Solvent Recovery
Solvent is removed from the clarified cinnamon polyphenols-bearing extract under vacuum and returned through a solvent-recovery loop; recovery performance is confirmed at pilot scale.
Standardisation & Drying
The cinnamon polyphenols extract is assayed against the declared target specification and dried or supplied as a concentrate, according to the requirement.
Raw-Material Preparation
Cinnamon bark is cleaned and size-reduced so cinnamon polyphenols can be reached by the extraction medium; particle size and moisture are set during process development.
Stage Sequence Selection
A deliberate combined extraction train is used: the sequence of stages is selected for cinnamon polyphenols in pilot screening and each stage is designed separately.
First Assisted Stage
The first stage releases cinnamon polyphenols from the prepared feed under controlled conditions set for that stage.
Second / Combined Stage
The second stage completes recovery of cinnamon polyphenols from the partially extracted material; stage conditions are optimised separately.
Separation & Concentration
Spent solids are removed and the combined extract is clarified and concentrated; solvent is recovered where a solvent is used.
Standardisation & Drying
The cinnamon polyphenols extract is assayed against the declared target specification and dried or supplied as a concentrate, according to the requirement.
Raw-Material Preparation
Cinnamon bark is cleaned and size-reduced so cinnamon polyphenols can be reached by the extraction medium; particle size and moisture are set during process development.
Medium Mixing
Prepared cinnamon bark is mixed with ethanol/water or water in the microwave extraction vessel.
Microwave Heating & Extraction
Controlled microwave heating drives cinnamon polyphenols out of the prepared feed in a short cycle; heating, moisture, solvent safety and temperature-sensitive targets are controlled, with limits set during process development and pilot validation.
Separation
Spent solids are separated by filtration or centrifugation and the extract is clarified before concentration.
Concentration & Solvent Recovery
Solvent is removed from the clarified cinnamon polyphenols-bearing extract under vacuum and returned through a solvent-recovery loop; recovery performance is confirmed at pilot scale.
Standardisation & Drying
The cinnamon polyphenols extract is assayed against the declared target specification and dried or supplied as a concentrate, according to the requirement.
Major Plant Equipment
- Raw material cleaning system
- Hammer mill (size reduction)
- Stainless-steel aqueous/hydro-alcoholic extraction vessels (jacketed, SS 316L)
- Solvent storage tanks
- Solvent transfer pumps
- Plate heat exchangers
- Plate-and-frame filter press / pressure leaf filter
- Cartridge polish filters
- Falling-film / vacuum evaporator
- Closed-loop solvent recovery system
- Condensers & vacuum pumps
- Spray dryer / vacuum tray dryer
- CIP (clean-in-place) system
- Storage tanks & finished-product tanks
- PLC-SCADA control panel, electrical MCC & instrumentation
Plant Output
From Plant to Product
Cinnamon Bark Extract
This botanical is also in the product range of Sureka Life Sciences, our sister concern in botanical ingredients.
Applications
- Blood-sugar and glycemic-support nutraceutical formulations
- Antioxidant capsule, tablet, and supplement manufacturing
- Functional food and dietary-supplement blends
- Pharmaceutical standardised botanical ingredient supply
- Metabolic-health and weight-management supplement blends
- Cosmetic and personal-care active ingredients
- Export to regulated-market nutraceutical ingredient buyers
Key Features
GMP Hygienic SS 316L Construction
Electropolished SS 316L product-contact surfaces use GMP hygienic design, with CIP operation between batches.
Polyphenol-Fraction Protection
Closed, moderate-temperature extraction and vacuum concentration protect the heat-sensitive proanthocyanidin and polyphenol fraction from thermal degradation, distinct from the volatile-oil focus of cinnamon distillation lines.
Closed-Loop Solvent Recovery
Integrated recovery returns solvent to the process.
Standardised to Specification
In-process and batch-release UV assay are used to check the finished Cinnamon Bark extract against its declared 20% Polyphenols by UV specification.
Integrated Drying
A matched spray/vacuum dryer produces a free-flowing, low-moisture polyphenol powder ready for encapsulation and blending.
Scalable Batch Capacity
Plants are configured to raw-material supply and confirmed buyer volume, with modular expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mechotech supply the complete machinery for Cinnamon Bark Extract?
What specification can the Cinnamon Bark Extract plant achieve?
Is Cinnamon Bark Extract the same as Cinnamon essential oil?
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What is the typical cost and delivery timeline for a Cinnamon Bark Extract plant?
Which plant part or feed form does the cinnamon bark plant process?
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