Turmeric Oil (CO2)
Turmeric Oil (CO2)
Mechotech designs and manufactures turnkey CO2 extraction plants for turmeric oil (Curcuma longa). Supercritical CO2 extraction recovers the oil without an organic solvent as the extraction medium, with the rhizome as the usual turmeric oil feed on Mechotech’s distillation pages (the Sureka Life Sciences entry states no plant part); the Sureka Life Sciences (SLS) catalogue lists the product as Turmeric Oil (CO2 Extracted), offered with ar-turmerone as the grade (CAS 532-65-0) and no percentage, for nutraceutical, flavouring, fine perfumery and cosmetic applications. Steam distillation, leaf-oil distillation and curcuminoid extraction are listed on separate pages.
Mechotech’s Turmeric Oil (CO2) plant is configured as a high-pressure supercritical CO2 extraction line in SS 316L with integrated CO2 recovery and recirculation, PLC-based automation and full documentation, delivered as a commissioned turnkey system. The pressure, temperature, CO2 flow and the target ar-turmerone fraction are established with the client during process development and pilot validation.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Turmeric Oil (CO2) Extraction Plant |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Curcuma longa (per the Sureka Life Sciences catalogue entry) |
| Raw Material | Turmeric (Curcuma longa); the rhizome is the usual feed on Mechotech’s turmeric oil pages |
| Plant Part / Feed Form | Not stated in the Sureka Life Sciences entry; rhizome, cleaned and conditioned, is assumed and confirmed with the client |
| Marker Compound | Ar-turmerone (per the Sureka Life Sciences entry for Turmeric Oil (CO2 Extracted), CAS 532-65-0; no percentage listed) |
| Extract Type | Turmeric oil (CO2 extract) |
| Extraction Method | Supercritical CO2 extraction |
| Product-contact Material | SS 316L, rated for high-pressure supercritical CO2 |
| Solvent Recovery | CO2 recompression, condensation and recirculation |
| Automation | PLC-based |
| Plant Capacity | Configured to requirement |
| Compliance | GMP hygienic design; full documentation for qualification |
| Final Product Form | Turmeric oil (CO2 extract) |
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
Turmeric rhizome is cleaned, sorted and conditioned so the oil is accessible to supercritical CO2; moisture and particle size are set during process development.
Supercritical CO2 Extraction
Prepared rhizome is charged into the high-pressure SS 316L extraction vessel, where CO2 is pressurised and heated past its critical point to act as the extraction medium, drawing out the oil.
Separation
The CO2–extract mixture is passed to a separator vessel where pressure is reduced, so the CO2 reverts to gas and releases the extract.
CO2 Recovery & Recirculation
Released CO2 gas is recompressed, condensed and recirculated back into the extraction cycle, limiting make-up CO2.
Collection & Quality Control
The extract is collected and each batch is tested against the agreed specification, with test methods defined during process development, before release.
Major Plant Equipment
- Rhizome cleaning and size-reduction system
- High-pressure SS 316L supercritical CO2 extraction vessel
- Separator vessel
- CO2 recompression, condensation and recirculation system
- Extract collection system
- CIP system
- PLC-based automation and instrumentation
Plant Output
From Plant to Product
Turmeric Oil (CO2 Extracted)
This botanical is also in the product range of Sureka Life Sciences, our sister concern in botanical ingredients.
Applications
- Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements (catalogue use area)
- Flavouring and food applications (catalogue use area)
- Fine perfumery (catalogue use area)
- Cosmetics and skincare (catalogue use area)
Key Features
SS 316L Construction
Electropolished SS 316L product-contact surfaces with CIP operation between batches.
Closed-Loop CO2 Recovery & Recirculation
Integrated recovery recompresses and recirculates CO2, reducing solvent consumption.
CO2 as the Extraction Medium
Supercritical CO2 replaces a conventional organic solvent as the extraction medium.
High-Pressure Rated Vessels
Extraction and separator vessels are engineered for the operating pressures of the supercritical CO2 process.
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 Turmeric Oil (CO2)?
What specification can the Turmeric Oil (CO2) plant achieve?
What production capacities are available for the Turmeric Oil (CO2) plant?
Which part of turmeric is processed in the CO2 plant?
What marker does the catalogue list for turmeric oil by CO2?
How is turmeric oil produced by supercritical CO2 extraction?
How does this page differ from the turmeric distillation and curcumin pages?
Does Mechotech list a related CO2 route for turmeric residue?
When is CO2 extraction preferred over distillation for turmeric?
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