Hydroxycitric Acid Production from Garcinia cambogia by Water Extraction Method

This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of hydroxycitric acid production from Garcinia Cambogia by water extraction methods. Garcinia cambogia is a green fruit that is a rich source of hydroxy citric acid. The plant is processed to prepare the extract by water extraction method. The crude extract is processed through an anion exchange column to absorb the hydroxy citric acid. The material is further processed through elution in the presence of potassium hydroxide, which is further passed through the cation exchange column and yields the free acid. This whole process results in the production of hydroxy citric acid as the final product.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product's Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary