Freeze-Drying

Plant Extracts

Freeze-dried plant extracts are a concentrated form of plant compounds that have undergone dehydration through lyophilization. This process removes water from the extract at low temperatures, preserving the plant’s nutrients and bioactive compounds. At TruptYum Foods, we offer freeze-drying services for plant extracts on demand, providing lyophilization services for testing and subsequent batch freeze-drying.
The plant extracts we freeze-dry are categorised based on their origin, extraction method, and chemical composition:

Freeze-Dried Fruit Extracts

These extracts are derived from fresh or dried fruits and may contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

Freeze-Dried Vegetable Extracts

These extracts come from fresh or dried vegetables and may include vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients.

Freeze-Dried Herbal Extracts

These extracts are derived from the leaves, stems, or flowers of plants and may contain alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes, and other bioactive compounds.

Freeze-Dried Spice Extracts

These extracts are obtained from the seeds, bark, or roots of plants and may contain capsaicin, curcumin, gingerol, and other flavour and aroma compounds.

Advantages

Lyophilization for
Plant Extracts

Freeze-dried plant extracts offer several benefits compared to other forms of plant supplements:
The lyophilization process concentrates the plant’s nutrients and bioactive compounds, allowing for smaller amounts of extract to achieve the same benefits.
Freeze-dried plant extracts have a longer shelf life than other forms of plant supplements, such as juices or powders.
Freeze-dried plant extracts are more resistant to light, heat, and moisture, reducing the likelihood of degradation over time.
The nutrients and bioactive compounds in freeze-dried plant extracts are more readily absorbed by the body.

Freeze-Drying of Plant Extracts