Today, the enfleurage technique is neither current nor economically viable. Let me explain why. Preparing the wooden and glass frames on which to spread the animal fat was complicated, but preparing the fat itself was incredibly more arduous. The processing of these fats was explained to me well by the heirs of the Morelli family, […]
Italian Orris Butter is of the highest quality and is obtained by steam distillation of seasoned iris root. The iron content depends on the seasoning of the rhizome and the enrichment process during distillation. 3-BUTEN-2-ONE, 4-(2,5,6,6-TETRAMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL) is the scientific name for α-irone. Other isomers of this molecule are known: β-irone and γ-irone. Identified as responsible for […]
Believing and have a dreams, or working to make others’ dreams come true? The question may seem harsh, but it reflects the tenacity with which our entire family has pursued and realized its commitment. Each of us has contributed with optimism. One cannot be an entrepreneur without optimism and a belief in one’s own technical […]
A broom concrete obtained in Tuscany from flowers grown on the estate- Spanish broom is a very strong plant. With its taproot, it absorbs water from up to 2 meters deep, which is why it thrives in rocky soils and without irrigation. We’ve always been accustomed to seeing plants with leaves, but Spanish broom (Spartium […]
Molecule of water with its 18 AMU molecular weight and weakly polar characteristics, water can insinuate itself between organic molecules vastly larger than itself. During thermal heating, the vibrational motion naturally inherent in each molecule increases. This heat-induced agitation allows water to separate molecules much larger than itself, making them more cohesive and fat-soluble. The […]
The beverage world is constantly evolving and seeking ingredients for soft drinks that impart aroma and flavor to a category increasingly in demand among young consumers. The beverage market follows two opposing trends: enriching spirits with perfume and enriching soft drinks with taste. They are apparently two very different markets but they need the same […]
In the third millennium, some superstitions and beliefs from the past seem to have come back into fashion. Certainly is given a magical touch to a molecule of ethanol with the crude formula C2H6O. The use of foods containing alcohol is lost in the mists of time: it is said that 20,000 years ago, during […]
Tuscany 2052 a program by RTV38. The Tuscan broadcaster RTV38 identifies companies already aligned with new production processes. Sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, natural resource conservation, decarbonization, and energy optimization will be the goals to be achieved by 2052. The Tuscany 2052 communication format on RTV38 aims to showcase companies that are already aligned with this important […]
At the Casalvento Laboratories we have a custom production of absolute and concretes adjacent to the Casalvento distillery. Absolutes are highly concentrated aromatic extracts obtained through solvent extraction. Completely different from an essential oil, they have a much deeper and more natural aromatic profile. Simply put: the botanical is macerated in the extraction solvent, which […]
The alchemies of the third millennium are described by modern acronyms for widely differing production processes: WD, HD, SD for the well-known steam extraction. Other acronyms indicate more complex extraction processes: RPD, IPD, TD, HyD, DryD, SE, ASE, MAE, PLE, OHE, SWE, FD, SFE CO2….. Over the last 50 years, chemical engineers have developed just […]
