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Why supercritical CO₂ extracts…

• No loss of volatile components during the extraction process
• CO₂ is inert and does not react with any of the substrates to form allied products
• CO₂ prevents oxidation of the extract
• Selective fractionation and extraction of almost all active nodes
• Suitable for thermally unstable or thermo-labile products
• The extract retains the character and complexity of the plant source

Supercritical CO₂ extracts are pure and safe for human consumption with no organic solvents or solvent residues:

• CO₂ is non-toxic
• No use of organic solvents and no solvent residues which may be harmful for human consumption
• CO₂ contains no inorganic salts or heavy metals
• CO₂ retards microbial/bacterial growth in the extraction process
• No extraction of the pesticidal substances from primary flora
• CO₂ is certified as GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe) as per USFDA
• CO₂ meets California Proposition 65 requirements
• CO₂ is certified as a safe solvent as per the Directive of the European Parlia- ment and Council for food ingredients
• CO₂ is well-accepted by the International Federation of Organic Movement (IFOAM)
• CO₂ is acceptable as a food additive by the Japanese Specifications and Standards for Food and Food Additives