Luo Han Guo, or monk fruit, undergoes a meticulous extraction process to derive its natural sweetness. Huacheng Biotech, a renowned player in the industry, employs advanced techniques to ensure the purity and quality of Luo Han Guo extract. The extraction process typically involves the following steps:
Harvesting: Ripe Luo Han Guo fruits are carefully harvested, known for their small size and greenish-brown skin.
Drying: The harvested fruits undergo drying, either through traditional sun-drying methods or artificial drying processes. This step reduces moisture content and concentrates the sweet compounds present in the fruit.
Extraction: Huacheng Biotech utilizes water extraction, a method where the dried fruit is immersed in water to extract soluble compounds. This gentle process retains the natural sweetness without compromising its integrity.
Purification: The extracted solution may undergo purification to eliminate impurities and unwanted elements, ensuring a clean and high-quality Luo Han Guo extract.
Concentration: The solution is concentrated to enhance sweetness and reduce volume. Methods like evaporation or membrane filtration may be employed, maintaining the natural profile of the extract.
Optional Drying: Depending on the intended application, the concentrated extract may undergo drying to produce a powder or a more concentrated form suitable for various uses.
Standardization (if necessary): For specific applications, Huacheng Biotech may standardize the Luo Han Guo extract to ensure consistent sweetness levels or other desired attributes.