Selected leaves
We start with the tobacco leaf and its botanical identity.
Nature. Technology. Essence.
From the leaf, the purest essence.
Botanical extraction technology that brings out the character of tobacco through purification, clarification and nicotine removal.
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Advanced Botanical ExtractionLEAFTECH · Syracuse, Italy
LEAFTECH / About us
A trusted partner in botanical extraction.
Based in Siracusa, LEAFTECH combines specialist expertise, a technologically advanced facility and machinery dedicated to the extraction, purification and refinement of botanical materials. Laboratories, industrial spaces and offices support an integrated approach, from raw material to extract development.
Applied research is at the heart of our work. Our collaboration with the University of Catania complements our technical expertise and supports continuous innovation, helping us develop extraction solutions tailored to the needs of our industrial partners.
Inside LEAFTECH
From a leaf to a research project
Andrea Napoli introduces LEAFTECH and our work in Syracuse, Sicily: bringing together research, technology and expertise to unlock the value of botanical raw materials.
An introduction to our approach to extraction and the potential uses of our extracts. Our team is available to discuss processes, characteristics and applications in more detail.
Let’s discuss your project01 / Technology
Nature, through research.
The LEAFTECH method grew out of research into raw materials. An extraction and refinement process focused on the aromatic characteristics of the leaf.
Extraction
We work with the raw material to bring out its aromatic profile.
Purification and clarification
A process focused on the clarity and characteristics of the extract.
Nicotine removal
Reduction of nicotine, with residual levels determined from the available analyses.
Aromatic profiles
The characteristics of each variety at the heart of development.
02 / Tobacco extracts
The identity of each leaf, in an extract.
Different tobacco varieties, each with a distinctive aromatic profile. From delicate to intense, a raw material to explore together.
Virginia
Sweet and woody notes
Burley
Herbaceous and slightly woody
Kentucky
Intense and smoky
Latakia
Aromatic and complex
DAC
Dry and herbaceous
Izmir
Spicy and citrusy
03 / Applications
One raw material. Many possibilities.
LEAFTECH technology opens up a range of industrial applications. Every project starts with the intended use, product requirements and target market.
Vaping
Tobacco extracts for the development of inhalation liquids.
Flavours and aromas
Ingredients for projects in the flavour industry.
Fragrances and perfumery
Exploring new olfactory expressions of botanical raw materials.
Cosmetics
Potential applications to assess with formulation teams.
Tobacco industry
Ingredients for the development of next-generation products.
The applications shown are areas of development: the suitability of an extract is assessed for each product, intended use and target country.
04 / Research & development
Innovation starts with the raw material.
Developing new extracts, optimising processes and exploring innovative applications: research accompanies every step in the evolution of LEAFTECH technology.
Let’s talk about your project ↗05 / Quality & documentation
Quality has a solid foundation.
A documentation system designed for the needs of industrial customers and Quality, Regulatory, R&D and Procurement departments.
Documentation is provided according to the product, country and intended use. Declarations of conformity are issued only when supported by the applicable technical and regulatory documentation.
Request the documentation pack ↗MSDS / Safety Data Sheet
Product safety data sheet and information for correct handling.
Technical Data Sheet
Technical specifications, physicochemical parameters and extract characteristics.
Raw material composition
Information on the botanical matrix, processing aids and any residual solvents.
Botanical and geographical origin
Botanical name of the raw material and its origin.
Substance identification
CAS, EINECS, FEMA or other identifiers, where applicable.
Production flowchart
Overview of the main extraction, purification, clarification and nicotine removal stages.
Residual nicotine
Quantitative determination and associated limits or specifications, based on the available analyses.
Contaminants
Analyses or certifications relating to pesticides, phthalates and other contaminants, where available.
GMO
Declaration or certification of GMO status, where applicable.
Allergens
Allergen declaration for intended uses that require it.
Regulatory statements
Declarations of conformity applicable to the specific intended use and target market.
06 / Contact
The next extract starts with a conversation.
Samples, technical information or a new project: talk to our team.
Your contacts
info@leaftechbio.com ↗
LEAFTECH
SS 124 Via Per Floridia 99/A
96100 Syracuse (SR), Italy
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