melloeX CO2 Extraction System for Botanicals
Liquid CO2 Botanical Extractor Machine
The melloeX botanical extractor harnesses the benefits of liquid CO2 to extract botanicals safely and without harmful residue
Two words best describe melloeX—gentle and natural
A liquid CO2 botanical extraction system, the melloeX is gentle because it works at a low temperature and retains the oil’s true profile. melloeX extracts with liquid CO2, so no harsh solvents or residues remain behind in the extracted oil. The oils can be used immediately because melloeX does not extract chlorophylls or waxes which require chemical treatment to separate the natural oil from unwanted components. The low-working temperature of this botanical oil extractor also preserves the oil’s true profile, so post-adding flavor or fragrance components is unnecessary, the oil profile in the plant is the oil profile in the extract. The extracts produced by this liquid CO2 botanical extraction system are lightly colored because the material isn’t heated, which can cause unwanted degradation and darken the color of the extract, which may alter the flavor and fragrance. It is also a portable countertop botanical extractor.

Safe
- Engineered to 4x pressure standards
- No flammable solvents or residual solvents
- Aerospace grade stainless steel
Silent
- Passive devices uses natural convection
- No loud pumps or motors
Selective
- Labile compounds preserved for maximum benefit and sensitivity
- Recovery of all fragrance and flavor notes
- Doesn't extract waxes, winterization not required
How does melloeX work?
melloeX uses liquid CO2 for botanical oil extraction. The diagram to the right illustrates its operating principles. The source of CO2 is dry ice (solid CO2). CO2 doesn’t exist as a liquid at normal atmospheric pressure, it undergoes sublimation to CO2 gas, which is point 1 on the graph to the right. Adding dry ice (solid CO2) to melloeX botanical oil extractor and closing the lid allows the CO2 gas to form and increases the pressure inside the pressure vessel. At high pressure (800 psi or ~60 bar) CO2 is a gas (point 2).
When chilled water flows through the condenser, the CO2 gas is converted to CO2 liquid. The CO2 liquid then permeates the plant material, dissolving the oils and actives and naturally extracts them.

What's included
- Pressure vessel with 80 mL chamber
- 12 sample jars
- 10 silicone o-rings
- Circulating Chiller
- Band Heater with heat gun
- Anodized Aluminum Stand
- Tools and accessories
Specifications
- Working pressure < 900 psi, 62 bar
- Release pressure 1,000 psi
- Electrical, 90-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1000 W
- Footprint 24 x 18 x 24 inches ( w x d x h)
- Shipping information, 3 boxes
- Pressure vessel, 28 x 8 x 8, 38 lbs
- Chiller 18 x 18 x 18 in, 35 lbs
- Stand and accessories 16 x 16 x 12, 30 lbs.