Osmanthus
Osmanthus
Mechotech designs and manufactures turnkey floral concrete and absolute extraction plants for osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans). The product tree lists the feed as flowers and blossoms, and Mechotech’s legacy page presents osmanthus as one of the most elegant and alluring floral essences amid growing demand for luxurious floral absolutes. The plant produces a floral concrete by hexane extraction and an absolute by ethanol washing of the concrete. The Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry for Osmanthus Extract is internally inconsistent about its marker, so no marker is stated on this page.
Mechotech’s osmanthus plant follows the floral-concrete route: extraction of the flowers with food-grade hexane to a concrete, filtration and quality check, ethanol washing of the concrete to an absolute, then ethanol recovery and concentration. It is built in SS 316L with solvent recovery, PLC-based automation and full documentation, and is delivered as a commissioned turnkey system. Solvents, temperatures and cycle times are established during process development and pilot validation.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Osmanthus Floral Concrete & Absolute Extraction Plant |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Osmanthus fragrans (per the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry for Osmanthus Extract and the title of Mechotech’s legacy page) |
| Raw Material | Osmanthus flowers and blossoms |
| Plant Part / Feed Form | Flowers / blossoms, as listed in the product tree (exact form, such as fresh or dried, confirmed with the client) |
| Extract Type | Floral concrete and absolute |
| Marker Compound | Not resolved: the Sureka Life Sciences entry lists lutein as the offering grade and verbascoside as the active compound; no single marker is adopted and the specification is agreed with the buyer |
| Extraction Method | Solvent extraction with food-grade hexane to concrete; ethanol washing of the concrete to absolute |
| Product-contact Material | SS 316L |
| Filtration | Concrete filtration and quality check |
| Concentration | Vacuum evaporation with solvent recovery; ethanol recovery and absolute concentration |
| Automation | PLC-based |
| Plant Capacity | Configured to requirement |
| Utility Requirements | Steam, chilled/cooling water, compressed air and power (project-specific) |
| Compliance | GMP hygienic design; solvent-handling areas specified for flammable solvents; full documentation for qualification |
| Final Product Form | Osmanthus floral concrete; osmanthus absolute |
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
Floral Material Harvesting & Preparation
Osmanthus blossoms are received, inspected and prepared for extraction; handling time and condition are set with the client because flower aroma is perishable.
Hexane Extraction (Concrete Production)
Flowers are extracted with food-grade hexane in closed SS 316L extraction vessels, and the solvent is stripped under vacuum to leave the floral concrete.
Concrete Filtration & Quality Check
The concrete is filtered and checked against the agreed specification before the absolute stage.
Ethanol Washing (Absolute Production)
The concrete is washed with ethanol, which dissolves the aromatic fraction and leaves the waxes largely undissolved.
Ethanol Recovery & Absolute Concentration
The ethanolic solution is filtered, concentrated under vacuum and the ethanol recovered, giving the absolute.
Quality Control & Packaging
The absolute is tested against the client’s specification and packed with batch documentation.
Major Plant Equipment
- Flower receiving and preparation area
- Closed SS 316L extraction vessels for hexane extraction
- Solvent storage tanks and transfer pumps
- Filtration system for miscella and concrete
- Vacuum evaporator and concrete stripping vessel
- Ethanol washing vessel and filtration unit
- Absolute recovery and concentration unit
- Solvent recovery system with condensers and vacuum pumps
- CIP system
- PLC-based automation and instrumentation
Plant Output
From Plant to Product
Osmanthus Extract
This botanical is also in the product range of Sureka Life Sciences, our sister concern in botanical ingredients.
Applications
- High-end perfumery
- Skin-care formulations
- Aromatherapy and massage products
- Natural soaps and candles
- Culinary uses (limited)
Key Features
Two-Stage Concrete-to-Absolute Route
The line produces a floral concrete first and then an absolute by ethanol washing, so either form can be taken as the finished product.
Gentle Handling of Delicate Blossoms
Gentle solvent extraction to a concrete, vacuum concentration and low-temperature solvent removal protect the delicate floral aroma.
Closed-Loop Solvent Recovery
Hexane and ethanol are recovered through condenser-return systems and reused between batches.
Flammable-Solvent Safety
Solvent-handling areas are specified for flammable solvents; the hazardous-area scope and any certification are confirmed per project.
SS 316L Construction
Product-contact surfaces are SS 316L, with CIP capability between batches.
Scalable Capacity
Plants are configured to requirement from pilot scale upward, with modular expansion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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