Posted on 7/06/2023. Hifas editorial equipment
Extraction methods
In industries Pharmaceutical and biotechnological, the extraction is used to obtain active compounds from plants, roots, berries, pure fungi, etc Did you know that the active substance of aspirin was initially obtained from the extract of the sauce cortex? Actually, many of the active ingredients today synthesized have their origin in a Natural extract.Hifas Extraction Processes Da Terra
We have been improving and profiling how the extracts of our fungi pay better and what natural active ingredients we can concentrate more. Currently our ingredients already have their own identity. They are called extracts MIB (MICO-INMUNO-BIOTICS) and have been obtained by our sustainable extraction system Green Hifas Extraction Technocology®.We will talk about this later, the highlight is that: rEducated energy consumption, allows the use of alternative solvents and renewable natural products, and guarantees that the extract is of premium quality.100% pure fungi extracts
In Hifas da Terra (HDT) We are experts in the Obtaining high quality extracts from 100% pure ecological fungi. 23 years ago we started with the selection of strains from different backgrounds in order to obtain the best fungal crops. Thanks to research and innovation we have specialized in the extraction of the fungus and the analysis of its biomolecules. Today we are the only European company that produces extracts in Spain with a 360º product control, from the selection of the most appropriate fungus strain based on its composition to the selection of the Most adequate extraction process to guarantee the maximum purity and premium quality of our extracts. Traditional medicine has used fungi for thousands of years. In Hifas da Terra we reveal why using one or another species based on what has already been demonstrated from its compounds. Through our products we offer all the power of the extract thanks to the fact that we know how to determine and concentrate these compounds with the maximum possible quality standards.Extract -based food supplements
In general, the nutritional supplements, either in the form of syrup or capsules, They are products that can supplement the diet (they are not substitute) providing substances such as vitamins, minerals, probiotics and other active biomolecules. If we focus on fungi, within this heterogeneous group of substances, the beta-glucanos, the Terpenes, he Ergosterol, etc. that are naturally present in eL Reishi, Shiitake, Chaga or Cordyceps, among other well -known species.The choice of the best extraction process
As we have mentioned above, there are different extraction methods and the choice of one and the other will depend on the knowledge of the substance to be extracted and the expected quality in the final product.See this post on Instagram
Aqueous extracts
The aqueous extraction Use water as a solvent to extract interest compounds. Aqueous extracts are obtained by extraction of a sample with water. Thus, these extracts are ideal for the production of food supplements due to lack of toxicity. In addition, aqueous extracts have a more pleasant taste and can be easily mixed with other ingredients to produce supplements. However, aqueous extracts can be less effective in the extraction of some active biomolecules, since some of them are soluble in organic solvents and not in water. In Hifas da Terra we use this type of low temperature extraction In many species as standard for years since, as demonstrated in the analytics collected from each lot, it guaranteed the Standardized Beta-Glucanos presence. Today we continue to use this form, but it is not the only one since our research has shown how to improve the quality of the by -product obtained by combining different methods of extraction and even developing their own.Hydroalcoholic extracts
The Hydroalcoholic extraction Use a mixture of water and alcohol as a solvent (usually ethanol) to extract interest compounds. This method is efficient in the Extraction of compounds, both hydrosoluble and fat -soluble, and it is also safe for the environment and for human health. Hydroalcoholic extracts are obtained by extraction of a sample with a mixture of water and alcohol. The presence of the latter disappears in obtaining the final extract due to the very nature of the process. In other words, even if a small part of alcohol is used in the process, it disappears completely in the resulting extract. Like aqueous extracts, they are ideal for the production of food supplements: they have a more pleasant taste and can be easily mixed with other ingredients. This type of extraction has also been used and used in Hifas da Terra since we have shown that some of the bioactive substances analyzed are obtained in greater quantity and purity using this system (for example the terpenes present in the Reishi).Supercritical extraction (CO2)
This type of extraction separation method is more novel than the previous ones. In it CO2 is used as a green solvent And the temperature and pressure parameters are essential for obtaining a pure, quality extract, containing a significant amount of the bioactive substance of the selected fungus.Why do you talk about dual extraction or double extraction?
To understand the double extraction, let's think that The selected solvent crosses at a specific temperature a column of dry carpophore of the fungus, ground to an optimized granulometry to improve extraction. The solvent step is done twice, so the performance of carpophore extract is increased to extract, reducing the residue generated. In Hifas da Terra we have taken a great step in this area proposing a Extraction method more efficient than dual extraction. Our biotechnologists have designed and implemented a process of extraction in hyphae, protected under industrial secret, in which we obtain the maximum concentration of each bioactive substance, and where the extraction method is decisive, but it is not the only differentiating parameter.Green Hifas Extraction Technology®
In Hifas da Terra we started our research in new methods of extraction thanks to the work of the R&D team. These beginnings can be consulted in the article SECONDIAL EXTRACTION OF HERICIUM ERINACEUS USING GREEN SOLUNTS, published in 2015 in the magazine LWT-Food Science, of the Swiss Society of Food Science and Technology (SGLWT/SOSSTA). This evidence focused on use 'Green Technologies' (cleaner and ecological) in the extraction process, as well as subsequent research and the analytics of our products gave rise to what is already known today as Green Hifas Extraction Technology® and that it is the process of exclusive and efficient extraction (patent pending) in which guarantees obtaining a safe, pure and high quality extract from a unique process In which energy consumption is reduced, alternative solvents and renewable natural products are used.Why Hifas Green Extraction Technology® follows the principles of green extraction of natural products?
- Hifas da Terra selects native fungal strains and with a differentiated composition that produces in compostable substrates.
- To obtain extracts, water and renewable plant resources are used as alternative solvents and energy consumption is minimized.
- We contribute to the circular economy transforming the residue resulting from the extraction processes in new products for the forest industry, among others.
- HDT produces soft (semi -solid) extracts for its liquid formulations, reducing the dehydration part of the extracts when used in liquid form.
- Our extracts are natural, not denatured and biodegradable that are also free of toxic substances.
Mico-Inmun Biotics extracts (MIBS)
The extracts Mibs come from exclusive Galician strains that start from the Hifas ® Mycotherapy Bank, one of the largest fungal strains banks in Europe. We already know that using a concrete strain is fundamental because, as with the probiotics, the use of a study studied and concrete gives us the guarantee that there is a demonstrated activity and security.- We select the most appropriate strain for each product
- We monitor the fungus production processes with technologies 4.0
- We design and carry out a unique extraction process for each fungus
- We make analytical checks, before and after the extraction process