Herbs & Botanical Drying
Freeze Drying (Lyophilization) for Premium Herbs
SS Engineers & Consultants delivers turnkey freeze drying (lyophilization) lines tailored for high-value herbs such as basil, mint, rosemary, thyme and lemongrass. By freezing product rapidly and removing ice directly as vapor under deep vacuum, we retain native color, cell structure, essential oils and bioactives. The result is a lightweight, shelf-stable ingredient with exceptional rehydration and “fresh-cut” sensory — ideal for gourmet seasoning, premium teas and functional foods.
Systems combine hygienic SS304/SS316 shelves, precision refrigeration, vacuum pumps, and PLC/SCADA control for repeatable freezing, primary and secondary drying phases. Inline options include oxygen-reduced handling, HEPA filtration, CIP skids, and pass-through loading for GMP zones. For delicate botanicals, we pair IQF pre-freezing, gentle tray/belt loading, and nitrogen blanketing to minimize oxidation from harvest to pack-off, ensuring export-grade quality and batch traceability.
- Rapid IQF pre-freeze and controlled nucleation for uniform ice crystal formation
- Deep-vacuum primary/secondary drying with precise shelf temperature profiling
- Retention of volatile aromas, chlorophyll color and leaf morphology
- Hygienic SS304/SS316 construction with CIP, cleanable gaskets and smooth welds
- Low-oxygen transfer, HEPA supply air and optional nitrogen inerting
- PLC/SCADA with batch recipes, audit trails, e-batch records and OEE dashboards
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Need a Herb Lyophilization Line Tailored to You?
We engineer end-to-end solutions — from wash & dewater through IQF, freeze drying and MAP — tuned to your leaf size, target moisture, aroma profile and global compliance.
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