Solid/liquid extractor for high-yield functional nutrient extraction
In industries focused on functional nutrient extraction, such as the food and beverage sector, inefficiencies in yield and extraction time can significantly impact profitability. Traditional methods often lead to oxidation and lower quality of the extracted substances, posing challenges for manufacturers aiming for high standards.
Maximize yield and minimize processing time
The ANDRITZ Turbex is a patented solid/liquid extractor designed to optimize the extraction of polyphenols, proteins, essential oils, and dietary fibers from natural products. The system employs a sequence of rotors and stators to create turbulence, shearing, and cavitation events at a rate of thousands per second. This disruptive process results in higher yields in shorter processing times, while preserving quality by preventing oxidation. Additionally, the counter-current process enhances yield by up to 50%, and energy consumption is reduced by up to 30% compared to conventional methods. Suitable for natural products such as botanicals, fresh fruit peel, tea, coffee, and brewery spent grains, the ANDRITZ Turbex offers a robust solution for efficient nutrient extraction.
Benefits
- High-quality extraction due to low temperatures and no oxidation
- Faster extraction process enabled by cavitation
- Up to 50% higher yield through counter-current process
- Reduced energy consumption by up to 30%
- Converts by-products into valuable food ingredients