Essentials of essential oil extraction
Did you know, that it takes 1,600,000 rose blossoms to create 1 Kg of rose oil? Essential oils are nature’s fragrance and deodorizer. They are essentially free of synthetic chemicals and also have a bundle of health benefits, not just limited to our sense of smell. They help in relieving stress, reducing pain and regulating moods. Oils diluted with synthetic fragrances are thus avoided by customers for optimal results. A high-quality essential oil only uses pure plant compounds that have been extracted by distillation or cold pressing. When producing these oils, it is crucial to find a solution which extracts as much of the delicate flavours and smells from the plants as possible to ensure quality product while reducing wastage.
An essence of the extraction process
Instead of being synthetically manufactured in labs, essential oils are extracted from plant materials through removal methods depending on the specific plant part containing the oil. They are the liquids that are isolated from plants when introduced to solvents. It is thus safe to say that they are pretty much the liquefied versions of the plants they come from! Some of the most popular essential oil extraction methods are, steam distillation, solvent extraction, CO2 extraction, maceration, enfleurage, cold press extraction, and water distillation. The method of extraction used is crucial as it affects the oil quality by way of the pressure and temperatures applied. It is thus important that this process takes place in anaerobic conditions, preventing oxidation, and using carefully controlled temperatures and pressures.
Extracting the delicate fragrances
Traditionally heating and distillation are used for extracting essential oils. However, many of the important volatile compounds are sensitive to heat or pressure during these processes which results in a loss in their essence. It thus becomes extremely important to ensure you are using the most optimal methods and correct technology for extraction. The Flower oil extraction machine helps in extracting extract some high quality, pure and fragrant essential oils. It uses harmless refrigerant gas to extract the finest oils from the most delicate of biomass, be it fresh or dried, including flowers, leaves, seeds, bark, roots, and more.