Sustainability is the way!
Transforming Fruit Waste into High-Value Natural Extracts
A Mexican innovation using solvent-free supercritical CO₂ technology to build a healthier, circular and climate-positive future..
✓ 100% Solvent-Free Extraction
✓ Circular Bioeconomy Model
✓ TRL 7-Validated Innovation
We turn food waste into clean value.
Founded in 2016 by engineer Raúl Tejeida-Olvera, Amaranthus Biorefinery is a company pioneering a circular bioeconomy by converting local fruit waste into natural, solvent-free extracts through proprietary Mexican supercritical extraction technology.
Sustainable Technology
Solvent-free supercritical CO₂ extraction enables the production of clean, safe, and bioactive-rich natural extracts.
Circular Business Model
Operated through cooperative ownership by local waste collectors, empowering communities and building fair value chains.
High
Efficiency
Up to 45% higher yield than traditional methods, using less energy and water while minimizing emissions and waste.
Top Features
✓ Up to 45% Higher Yield
✓ Climate-Positive Process
✓ Preserves Bioactive Compounds
High-Value Natural Extracts
These ingredients power sustainable solutions across nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cleaning products, and cosmetics, offering high purity, GRAS certification, and global market relevance.
Limonene
Extracted from orange, lemon, grapefruit, bergamot peels
Market size: US$312.1M
Diosgenin
From Mexican yam (Barbasco)
Market size: US$7.9B
Why Choose us
At Amaranthus Biorefinery, we bridge nature and innovation through solvent-free supercritical CO₂ technology that transforms agricultural waste into powerful, high-value natural extracts.
What sets us apart:
✅ 100% clean extraction – no toxic solvents, no compromise.
♻️ Circular economy model – empowering waste collectors and cooperatives.
🚀 TRL 7-validated technology – globally recognized, locally manufactured.
🌎 Sustainable by design – water-efficient, energy-saving, carbon-reducing.
🔬 Proven purity and performance – GRAS-certified and bioactive-rich.
We don’t just produce extracts — we cultivate impact.
Solvent-free Supercritical CO₂ Extraction
100% toxic-solvent free
GRAS certified extracts (Generally Recognized As Safe)
Up to 45% higher yield
Zero effluent discharge
40% more energy efficient
CO₂ recapture system
Preserves bioactives, gentle to nature
Customized just for You
A Cooperative Model that Powers Communities
Equipment manufactured locally
Operated by waste-collector cooperatives
Shared ownership and revenue
Modular + scalable
Installs in 2–3 weeks
Our Process in 3 Steps
01
Collect
We source local fruit waste—like orange, lemon, and grapefruit peels—through community-based cooperatives.
02
Extract
Using supercritical CO₂ technology, we perform solvent-free extraction to obtain pure, high-yield natural compounds.
03
Deliver
The resulting extracts, such as limonene and diosgenin, are refined and supplied to industries in food, pharma, and wellness.
Built for the Planet & People
Safe wellness products
Solvent-free extracts ensure cleaner, healthier applications in food and pharma.
Decent Work Through Coops
Empowers local communities via cooperative ownership and fair income distribution.
Scalable Green Innovation
Deployable modular tech brings advanced bioprocessing to underserved regions.
Circular Production
Transforms fruit waste into valuable resources with zero toxic byproducts.
Carbon Negative Potential
Closed-loop CO₂ recapture and reduced emissions lower the carbon footprint.
Reduces Land Degradation
Prevents landfill pressure by valorizing agricultural byproducts.
Recognized by Global Leaders
Milestone 1 – Innovation Recognized
🏆 LIF Global Award – 2023
Awarded for global impact in sustainable innovation.
🧪 R&D for Limonene & Diosgenin Scale-Up
Ongoing development to increase purity, yield, and market reach.
Milestone 2 – Technology Validated
🛠 Pilot Plant Installed – TRL 7 Certified
Fully operational small-scale biorefinery validated under real conditions.
Milestone 3 – Industry Engagement
📈 Conversations with Global Food Manufacturers
Actively engaging with multinational partners for product integration.
🏅 Merck Food Industry Award – 2024
Recognized for breakthrough clean-tech application in food industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How scalable is your technology?
Our modular biorefineries are small-scale, fast to deploy (2–3 weeks), and easily replicated in multiple regions.
What is supercritical CO₂ extraction?
It’s a clean, solvent-free method that uses CO₂ under high pressure and temperature to extract natural compounds without leaving toxic residues.
What types of products do you extract?
We currently produce natural limonene and diosgenin, with applications in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Is your extraction process safe for human health?
Yes. Our process is 100% solvent-free and our extracts are GRAS-certified (Generally Recognized As Safe).
How is your business model different?
We operate through local cooperatives who co-own the supply chain, creating shared economic value and community empowerment.
What makes your technology sustainable?
Our process recycles CO₂, uses minimal water, and produces zero toxic effluents — making it energy-efficient and climate-positive.
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