WHAT IS EXTRACT?

WHAT IS EXTRACT?

“Sap of dried plants produced by using special extraction methods are called extracts.”

The extract, in its simplest explanation, means plant sap. Sap of dried plants produced by using special extraction methods are called extracts. The highest benefit from the plant is provided by the extract. 

How to obtain?

Purification of the leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds, kernels, resin and wood parts of dried or fresh plants, separation of components, removal of toxic substances, and increasing stability is necessary to apply processes at certain temperature and pressure using water or alcohol etc. Obtaining extracts is a serious challenge. Each plant requires different preparation and methods depending on the plant characteristics. Extracts are prepared by continuous extraction, maceration, percolation or other suitable, validated method.