Hydroalcoholic extracts

Hydroalcoholic extracts

The hydroalcoholic extracts

Hydroalcoholic extracts are obtained by extraction of a fresh or dried plant matrix in a solvent consisting of an alcohol, possibly mixed with water in varying proportions. Examples are mother tinctures (TM), in which mixtures of water and ethanol are used as the extraction vehicle. The addition of an alcohol to water increases its solvent power, thus aiding the extraction of the active ingredients.

The choice of the water/alcohol ratio in the extraction vehicle depends mainly on the type of plant used, the solubility of the active ingredients of interest, and the need for storage of the extract. In cases where the alcohol is ethanol, its concentration is usually at least 35%.

The hydroalcoholic extracts we handle

We can supply hydroalcoholic extracts from botanicals in various geographical areas of the world.
We can develop hydroalcoholic extracts by optimizing the extraction conditions, such as selecting the most effective alcohol to maximize the extraction of the active ingredients of interest, and possibly its proportion when used in a mixture with water. In the nutraceutical field, it is possible to provide dry hydroalcoholic extracts obtained by spray-drying.
We can also use alcohols other than ethanol, e.g., isopropyl alcohol and other alcohols upon customer request.

We can provide various types of hydroalcoholic extracts, obtained by different extraction techniques, for example, maceration or percolation.

To learn more CONTACT US.

Some examples of hydroalcoholic extracts we can supply are:

Mother Tinctures - obtained using water-ethanol mixtures in various proportions.
Other hydroalcoholic extracts - obtained by percolation or maceration in alcohols other than ethanol, possibly mixed with water in various ratios.

If you are looking for a hydroalcoholic extract, CONTACT US.

Customization

Alidans provides customized hydroalcoholic extracts, such as:

Hydroalcoholic extracts titrated in one or more active ingredients of interest
Certified hydroalcoholic extracts (organic, Cosmos, etc.)
Hydroalcoholic extracts with low content of undesirable substances
Hydroalcoholic extracts with the characteristics best suited to your finished product
Hydroalcoholic extracts that can be prepared according to each customer's specific needs.

To learn more visit the CUSTOMIZED EXTRACTS page, or CONTACT US

Extracts for nutraceutical and food use catalogue

Download the catalogue of Extracts for the nutraceutical and food industry

Catalogue Extracts for cosmetic use

Download the catalogue of Extracts for the cosmetic industry