How is this wintersweet oil extracted, and why is steam distillation preferred?
The oil is produced by water-steam distillation of fresh wintersweet blossoms in SUS304/316 stainless stills with a Florentine separator; supercritical CO₂ extraction (SFE-CO₂, patent CN106635425A) is offered for premium projects.
Extraction Methods
| Method | Key parameters | Yield | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam distillation | 50–6000 L stills, ~100°C | ~0.1% | Mainstream, solvent-free |
| SFE-CO₂ (patent) | 22–30 MPa, 40–60°C, molecular distillation | 0.98% | Highest yield & quality |
| MAHD (microwave) | 530 W, 1:12 ratio, 2.2 h | 0.615% | Lab scale |
- Steam distillation is the recognized mainstream process: simple, safe and 100% solvent-free
- Fresh blossoms must be distilled within hours of harvest to retain the delicate winter scent
- SFE-CO₂ gives ~60% higher yield with superior aroma fidelity for high-end perfumery
COA documents the extraction method for every batch.
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
