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Green innovation in botanical extracts
With innovative processes such as the Pure-Hydro Process, Euromed leads the way in sustainable and safe extraction of botanical compounds for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
n the dynamic landscape of innovative healthcare products, the Pure-Hydro Process stands out as an example of a sustainable and safe extraction methodology. This advanced technology harnesses the intrinsic properties of ultrapure water and tangential flow filtration to extract botanical compounds for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
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At the core of the Pure-Hydro Process is the use of purified water obtained through double-stage reverse osmosis, a process that effectively removes impurities and minerals to produce ultra- pure water ideal for extraction purposes. As an extraction medium, this ultra-pure water ensures maximum efficiency while minimising environmental impact.
Peerless filtration
In addition, the tangential membrane filtration technology acts as a selective separation wall. This ensures that only desired substances (polyphenols, other active principles) are retained by the membrane and concentrated, while potential contaminants, water and substances of very low molecular weight, like sugars and salts, pass through the membrane. The result is a clean, concentrated natural product free from organic solvents, thereby increasing the purity and potency of the extracts. The membrane filtration process, coupled with ultra-pure water extraction, not only enhances purity but also significantly reduces the carbon footprint associated with production, making it a sustainable and environmentally conscious choice. By synergising purified water with tangential flow filtration, the Pure-Hydro Process offers several key advantages over conventional extraction methods. First, it reduces the risk associated with extracting potentially dangerous alkaloids found in certain plants, ensuring consumer safety
42 The Pure-Hydro Process stands out as an example of a sustainable and safe extraction methodology.
and product quality. Second, it increases the yield and quality of botanical extracts, particularly those rich in polyphenols and flavonoids. Demineralisation, which removes interfering substances present in non-deionized water, improves the solubility, bioavailability and health properties of phytochemicals. Finally, the process significantly reduces energy consumption and carbon footprint, contributing to overall sustainability.
Efficiency and sustainability Operating at ambient temperature, the Pure-Hydro Process minimises energy requirements, with most of the energy used to pump liquids through the membrane. This energy can be sustainably sourced from renewable sources such as photovoltaic generation, further enhancing the environmental sustainability of the process. Compared to alternative techniques such as concentration by evaporation, which rely on energy from natural gas combustion, the Pure-Hydro Process offers a more environmentally friendly and efficient solution. The impact of the Pure-Hydro Process extends beyond safety, bioavailability and
sustainability to the organoleptic aspects of the extracts. By avoiding the use of harsh chemicals, the extracts retain their superior flavour and aroma, increasing consumer satisfaction.
Strategically located in the Murcia region, a major supplier of raw materials for the Mediterranean Fruit and Vegetable Extracts line, Euromed’s production facility optimises the benefits of the Pure-Hydro Process while minimising environmental impact. By sourcing botanicals locally, Euromed further reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation and ensures raw material freshness and quality, essential to the properties of Mediterranean Fruit and Vegetable Extracts ingredients. In summary, the Pure-Hydro Process represents a paradigm shift in herbal extraction that aligns with the sustainability, safety and efficiency goals of the health products industry. By eliminating the extraction of harmful alkaloids, enhancing extract quality with demineralised water, and strategically locating its production facility, Euromed is establishing a new standard in natural remedy manufacturing.
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