The laboratory

Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, the ESSICA laboratory is a place for exchange and discussion, open to local producers and dedicated to high-profile experimentation in the field of herbs in a few key areas.

 

Essica Lab is located at Palazzo Taffini d’Acceglio, entrance from Via Antica Contrada delle Beccherie, Savigliano 12038 (CN)

(T: 39 0172 86472 – M: essicalab@leterredeisavoia.it)

Cold dryer

Cold drying technology is based on refrigeration equipment that cools the air, dehydrates it and heats it to temperatures of 35/40°C at 5/6% humidity.
Through cold drying, the quality of the final products is better because most of the enzymes, vitamins and minerals are preserved. The aroma, coloration and structure of the phytocomplex remain unchanged, thus allowing for better overall organoleptic properties.

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Extractor with microwave technology

The microwave extraction process presupposes the overheating of the cells of the plant material and the consequent rupture of the oil glands and receptacles, which thus release the essential oil, which is evaporated from the water in the sample. The extractor takes advantage of the selective microwave heating mechanism, requires no solvents, and is available in two interchangeable configurations for fragrances and flavors.
Heating the water inside the sample distends its cells and leads to the rupture of glands and oil vessels. This process thus releases the essential oil, which in the fragrance configuration evaporates from the water in the plant material with the same principle as in the traditional still but more quickly and effectively. Instead, in the flavors configuration it is an original “inverted” microwave still, which thus works by combining microwave heating and Earth’s gravity at atmospheric pressure. This microwave hydro-diffusion and gravity (MHG) technology allows the extraction of natural flavoring substances and nonvolatile compounds such as pigments, flavonoids and carotenoids.

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Ultrasonic Extractor

Ultrasounds are sound wave emissions (20 KHz to 60 KHz) produced by special switches that transform electrical energy into mechanical vibrations. These are transmitted inside the extraction chamber where the raw material is immersed in the chosen solvent and create micro-bubbles of air that implode and cause a shock wave, called cavitation. This results in the disruption of the plant matrix architecture and the disintegration of cellular structures with the consequent release of the active ingredients that solubilize in the solvent. This is an innovative, clean, quick and easy extraction technique that allows the production of high-quality phytoextracts.
The technology can be applied in various fields such as the food industry, liquor industry, herbal industry, cosmetic industry, classical pharmaceutical, homeopathic pharmaceutical, veterinary pharmaceutical, biochemistry and green chemistry, and agriculture.

Weed cutter and pulverizer mill

Equipped with a hammer or knife cutting system and interchangeable sieves, it allows shredding or pulverizing the product to obtain mince or flour.

2Hp, 2800 Gm. Sieves: 1mm, 2mm, 4mm and fresh material

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Bell packing machine

Equipped with a stainless steel chamber and a sealing bar, it allows any kind of product to be packed in adjustable vacuum from 10% to 99%.

700 watts. Vacuum pump: 16 m3/h. Sealing bar: 40cm. Chamber dimensions: 422x503x220mm

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Cutter

Equipped with a cylindrical hopper, it is suitable for uniform cutting of both long produce and small fruits and vegetables such as chilies, strawberries, bananas, grapes.

2 speeds / Power 900 W / 400 V / Speeds 375 and 750 rpm.

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