The vapors are drawn through line 606 into direct contact condenser 607 where water soluble essence components are dissolved and non-condensable gases are scrubbed by cold water or product, i.e. concentrated essence.- The scrubbing liquid is recirculated from condenser 607 through line 623, pump 624 and into chiller 625 where the temperature is reduced to 35 F. From the chiller 625 the cold scrubb