Step 1
Flash heating under pressure
The fresh raw material is subjected for a very short time to high-pressure steam, up to 6 bars. This rapid heating process prepares the product for decontamination without cooking it.
Our industry expertise
From D.I.C technology to the Vietnamese supply chain, Jigaroma controls the quality of the ingredients from origin to finished product.
D.I.C technology: a thermomechanical breakthrough
- 30 Years of Research, a New Path: The result of over three decades of academic research, Jigaroma has developed a unique drying and texturizing process. We have overcome the historical compromise between product quality, microbiological performance, and industrial viability.
- The Alternative of Excellence: No more difficult choices between degrading thermal drying and costly freeze-drying. Our Controlled Instant Expansion (D.I.C) technology opens a third way, combining superior quality and economic efficiency.
- A Mature and Patented Process: Developed through extensive scientific work, particularly at the University of La Rochelle, our patented process is now mature for industrial scale. It is not an optimization of conventional drying, but a new way of processing the plant matrix.
Understanding the D.I.C shock
The secret of D.I.C lies in an extremely rapid cycle that combines pressure, steam and a sudden drop into a vacuum to sanitize, texture and fix the quality of the plant.
Step 2
Instant vacuum step
In less than 0.2 seconds, the pressure is released to a vacuum of around 50 mbar. This sudden drop causes the instantaneous self-vaporization of the water present in the plant cells.
Step 3
Texturing and fixing
Explosive evaporation disrupts the product's internal structure, creating a unique porosity and instantly cooling the material. Volatile compounds, colors, and functionality are fixed in a near-native state.
The 3 key benefits for the industry
Total microbiological safety
Thermomechanical shock acts as a powerful sterilizer and allows a 5 log reduction without irradiation or chemicals.
Native sensory preservation
The speed of the cycle preserves essential oils, pigments and the aromatic signature of the fresh plant.
Porosity and functionality
The resulting honeycomb structure offers excellent flowability and almost instantaneous rehydration, even when cold.
Vietnam-Based: Total Oversight, from Farm to Freight
- Exceptional Sourcing in Vietnam : Vietnam is a unique terroir for superior-quality raw materials such as pepper, turmeric, and ginger. Our strategic location at the heart of these production regions guarantees direct access to these botanical treasures.
- Total Time Mastery : The quality of an industrial ingredient is determined at the moment of harvest. Our physical proximity allows us to process raw botanical materials rapidly, preventing oxidation, enzymatic degradation, or the loss of aromatic compounds.
- D.I.C Technology and Peak Freshness : We apply our Instant Controlled Pressure Drop (D.I.C) technology to products at the peak of their freshness. This approach ensures high industrial performance while maintaining the highest standards of quality assurance.
A supply chain engineered for confidence
Contamination-free processing, superior raw material quality, and end-to-end traceability.
Upstream
Direct sourcing
We work directly with farmers selected for their cultivation practices and their ability to meet our demanding specifications.
Producers
Sustainable partnerships
We are building a local, sustainable and profitable supply chain for producers.
Production
A modern factory
Our industrial facility in Vietnam is designed according to hygiene and flow control standards aligned with European expectations.
Jigaroma, a supplier you can trust completely.
No container leaves our factory without a full certificate of analysis from accredited third-party laboratories. Each batch is validated for microbiology, pesticides, heavy metals, and contaminants according to the strictest EU standards.
