Low-temperature vacuum-assisted CO₂ dehydration for high-meat food formulations
Innovative dehydration method using low-temperature vacuum and CO₂ to preserve flavor and nutrients in high-meat foods. Efficiently reduces moisture under 45°C, ideal for industrial food production without thermal damage.
Overview
Our Low-Temperature Vacuum-Assisted CO₂ Dehydration (LT-VACOD) technology offers a groundbreaking approach to preserving high-meat food formulations. By combining low-temperature vacuum conditions with supercritical or liquid CO₂, this method ensures gentle moisture removal while maintaining flavor, aroma, and nutritional integrity. The key advantage of operating under a vacuum is the reduction of water's boiling point, enabling efficient dehydration at temperatures below 45°C, thus preventing protein denaturation and nutrient loss.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Uses food-safe CO₂ as a non-reactive, oxygen-displacing solvent to enhance water transport
- Operates efficiently under vacuum conditions, reducing energy consumption
- Modular and scalable design suitable for industrial applications
- Aligns with current food safety and regulatory standards
- Preserves product quality by maintaining texture, aroma, and nutritional content
Technology readiness level
The LT-VACOD technology is currently at Technology Readiness Level 5. This indicates that the technology has been validated in a relevant environment. Future steps include building a proof of concept, prototyping, and scaling the design for industrial application.
About Ousia Labs
Ousia Labs specializes in developing CO2 extraction technology, making professional-grade botanical oil extraction accessible through its flagship home appliance, the Ousia Fountain. By utilizing a compact, user-friendly, and safe extraction method that functions on kitchen countertops, the company enables individuals to produce pure, chemical-free essential oils from herbs, spices, and flowers for use in culinary applications, fragrance creation, aromatherapy, and cosmetics. The system is designed to provide high-quality output while eliminating the need for complex, industrial-scale equipment previously required for such processes.
Beyond consumer-facing appliances, Ousia Labs serves the professional, research, and laboratory sectors by offering lab-grade extraction systems designed for consistency and precision. These higher-volume solutions, such as the 3.2LSFE model, provide advanced features like integrated flash chromatography and precise flow control to support businesses and universities. The company further augments its technology through the Ousia AI application, which assists users by identifying botanical compounds and recommending optimal extraction parameters based on desired outcomes, thereby helping customers maintain control over their wellness and ingredient quality.
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