Oregano Oleoresin
Oregano Oleoresin
Mechotech designs and manufactures turnkey spices oleoresin extraction plants for Oregano Oleoresin (Origanum vulgare). The Sureka Life Sciences (SLS) catalogue lists Oregano Extract on the spices oleoresin route with Origanum vulgare as the botanical source and carvacrol as the marker, and Mechotech’s legacy Oregano Extract page text names the leaves of Origanum vulgare and lists carvacrol and thymol among its compounds. Oregano Oleoresin has no row of its own in the product tree, which lists Oregano only as a leaves oil distillation plant, so this page follows those two sources. The oregano essential-oil distillation page is separate.
Mechotech’s Oregano Oleoresin plant follows the oleoresin route: solvent extraction of the oregano leaves, filtration, low-temperature vacuum concentration with solvent recovery and standardisation to the buyer’s specification. It is built in SS 316L with integrated solvent recovery, PLC-based automation and full documentation, and is delivered as a commissioned turnkey system. Solvent, temperature and cycle times are established during process development and pilot validation.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Oregano Oleoresin Extraction Plant |
|---|---|
| Process Category | Spices Oleoresin Extraction Plants |
| Botanical Name | Origanum vulgare (per the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry for Oregano Extract and Mechotech’s legacy Oregano Extract page) |
| Raw Material | Oregano (Origanum vulgare) leaves |
| Plant Part / Feed Form | Leaves (as named in the text of Mechotech’s legacy Oregano Extract page; exact feed form confirmed with the client) |
| Principal Documented Constituent | Carvacrol (per the Sureka Life Sciences entry); the legacy page text also names thymol |
| Standardisation | Carvacrol as marker (Sureka Life Sciences listing; no percentage stated) |
| Extract Type | Oleoresin (viscous liquid concentrate) |
| Extraction Method | Food-grade solvent (alcohol / aqueous) extraction in 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 | Not applicable to the liquid oleoresin; finishing form agreed with the client |
| Utility Requirements | Steam, chilled/cooling water, vacuum, compressed air, soft water, power (project-specific) |
| Automation | PLC-based automation |
| Plant Capacity | Configured to requirement |
| Compliance | GMP hygienic design; full documentation for qualification |
| Final Product Form | Standardised oregano oleoresin; finishing form confirmed to the project specification |
Plant Capacities
| Plant Scale | Raw Material Throughput | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Configured to your feedstock and trial plan | Product development, parameter validation |
| Semi-Commercial | Configured between pilot and commercial scale | Scale-up trials, contract manufacturing |
| Commercial | Configured to raw-material supply and confirmed buyer volume | Commercial production |
Capacity is configured to raw-material supply, confirmed buyer volume and investment timeline; a pilot plant is recommended to validate parameters before scaling.
Manufacturing Process
Raw Material Preparation
Oregano leaves are authenticated, cleaned and tested for moisture and, where required, milled or cut so that the solvent reaches the oleoresin-bearing tissue; the leaf feed form is confirmed with the client.
Solvent Extraction
The prepared Oregano is extracted with food-grade solvent in closed jacketed SS 316L extractors at controlled temperature and over multiple cycles to recover the oleoresin.
Miscella Filtration
The extract (miscella) is clarified through a plate-and-frame filter press followed by cartridge polish filters.
Evaporation & Concentration
The miscella is concentrated in a falling-film / vacuum evaporator at low temperature, with solvent recovered through the condenser return system.
Standardisation
The concentrate is assayed against the agreed marker and adjusted to the client’s target specification (the Sureka Life Sciences listing names carvacrol as the marker, with no percentage).
Quality Control & Packing
The oleoresin is released after assay, residual-solvent, heavy-metal, microbial and moisture testing and packed with batch documentation.
Major Plant Equipment
- Raw material cleaning and moisture testing
- Mill (size reduction)
- Jacketed SS 316L extraction vessels
- Solvent storage tanks
- Plate-and-frame filter press
- Cartridge polish filters
- Falling-film / vacuum evaporator
- Closed-loop solvent recovery system (condenser return)
- Standardisation / blending vessel
- CIP (clean-in-place) system
- PLC-based automation panel
Plant Output
From Plant to Product
Oregano Extract
This botanical is also in the product range of Sureka Life Sciences, our sister concern in botanical ingredients.
Applications
- Flavouring and food applications
- Pharmaceutical applications
- Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements
- Food preservation (as listed by Sureka Life Sciences)
Key Features
SS 316L Construction
Electropolished SS 316L product-contact surfaces with CIP operation between batches.
Low-Temperature Concentration
Vacuum concentration keeps heat exposure low for the volatile fraction of the oregano oleoresin.
Closed-Loop Solvent Recovery
Integrated condenser-return recovery reuses solvent between batches and reduces solvent loss.
Standardised to Specification
In-process and batch-release assay are used to check the finished oleoresin against its agreed target specification (marker: carvacrol; no percentage listed).
Scalable Batch Capacity
Plants are configured to requirement from pilot scale upward, with modular expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mechotech supply the complete machinery for Oregano Oleoresin?
What specification does the catalogue list for Oregano Oleoresin?
What production capacities are available for the Oregano Oleoresin plant?
How is oregano oleoresin produced in Mechotech’s extraction plant?
How does Oregano Oleoresin differ from the Oregano essential-oil page?
Where is Oregano Oleoresin listed in the catalogue?
Which use areas does the catalogue list for Oregano Extract?
Which related routes and pages does Mechotech list alongside Oregano Oleoresin?
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