The Turbex extractor (photo) helps to produce high-quality extracts from botanicals and natural products and to turn waste, such as orange peel or brewer’s spent grain (BSG), into revenue-generating nutrients. This patented extraction technology uses a series of rotors and stators to cause thousands of cavitation events per second, resulting in higher yields in shorter processing times. Assisted by a counter-current process, Turbex delivers yields up to 50% higher than conventional systems, says the company. The low extraction temperature combined with the short processing time improves the product quality since oxidization of valuable polyphenols and antioxidants is avoided. Requiring up to 30% less energy than conventional extraction methods, Turbex is said to have a faster return on investment and less environmental impact. — Andritz AG, Graz, Austria