Evaporators technology for food and beverage industry
by EVALED - Veolia Water Technologies based in Zoppola (PN), ITALYThe food & beverage industry uses water for containers’ and plants’ rinsing, raw materials and plants’ washing, and for boilers feeding. All the effluents coming from the production process can be reused a second time allowing water saving and matter recovery (when needed).
Positive displacement pumps for food and beverage industry
by Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group based in Falmouth, UNITED KINGDOMWatson-Marlow understands the challenges faced by food and beverage manufacturers. We know that your reputation and brand rely on product integrity and consistency. This is where our range of positive displacement pumps can help.
Wastewater treatment for meat and derived industry
by Toro Equipment S.L. based in La Cistérniga, SPAINOur process separates the solid materials from oils and fat that are mainly produced during the animal`s slaughter and quartering. In the case of slaughterhouses, our ANACONDA equipment can reduce the contaminating load by up to 95%.
Wastewater treatment for the canning and fish industry
by Toro Equipment S.L. based in La Cistérniga, SPAINThey have a high content value for organic material, solids, oils and grease, with the added presence of nitrogen, produced particularly in the cleaning, descaling, peeling and bone extraction process. To avoid the problem of salinity, several components can be made using ASI 314.
Analysis of Methylimidazoles in Caramel Colored Carbonated Beverages
by Sigma-Aldrich Co., LLC based in Bellefonte, PENNSYLVANIA (USA)Caramel colorings are used as additives in a broad range of food and beverage products to impart a desired color, but have no nutritional or preservative function. Recently, the potential hazard to humans of ammonia- and ammonia-sulfite-process caramel colorings was raised, because they contain the by-product 4-methylimidazole, which is a potential carcinogen.1 The methylimidazole compounds are difficult to analyze due to their polar nature and low molecular weight. Traditional reversed phase techniques are unsuccessful in retaining these small polar compounds. Therefore, most HPLC methods utilize ion-exchange resins for analysis. Another common method involves GC analysis after the analytes first undergo a derivatization step. The purpose of the work shown in this article was to develop a simple and fast analytical method to determine the levels of 2-methylimidazole and 4-methylimidazole in caramel colored carbonated beverages.
Pure drinking water solutions for organic food processing industry
by Pure & Secure, LLC. based in Lincoln, NEBRASKA (USA)You go all out to produce only the best culinary creations, so how pure is your water? Water purity can have a huge impact on the flavor, aroma, visual appearance, healthfulness and even shelf life of your foods. Many beverages such as coffee and teas can be up to 99% water, so is it any wonder that water purity makes it taste so much better? When made with our pure water, alcoholic drinks don’t have the oil slick floating on the surface. Sushi masters in Japan love how our water makes sushi rice ‘pop’ in their mouth. When you boil pasta you will notice the lack of foam in the water. Ice tea stays good for weeks instead of days. Soup not only tastes better, but it’s healthier because it’s free of the contaminants present in your tap water. This is how food is supposed to taste!
Packaging Sorting
by TOMRA Sorting (TITECH) based in Mülheim-Kärlich, GERMANYPackaging waste is mostly made up of different polymers, beverage cartons, paper and glass. Depending on the country in question, different collection systems apply and the material will invariably arrive in different conditions to the MRF’s (Materials Recovery Facility). However, this does not present us with a problem. At TOMRA Sorting, regardless of the collection system operated, we are able to optimally sort the valuable fractions with high efficiency and purity. We currently operate sorting units at packaging MRF’s in many countries including Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, UK and USA.
Specialty Cleaners and Lubricants for Food & Beverage Industry
by International Products Corporation based in Burlington, NEW JERSEY (USA)Our precision cleaners provide consistent results with every use and leave surfaces completely clean. They have been proven in cleaning applications ranging from mixing tanks, processing equipment and fluid lines to labware, general maintenance, and filter membrane cleaning. Our products remove protein, starch, fat, gum, oil, grease, and baked on soils. All of our cleaners are NSF registered, USDA-A1 cleaners and can be validated in FDA cleaning processes. Validation methods and health and safety data are available upon request. Our lab will work with you to determine the best cleaner for your application.
Increased Pigment Removal with Analysis of Pesticides in Oranges
by Sigma-Aldrich Co., LLC based in Bellefonte, PENNSYLVANIA (USA)An application was developed to demonstrate increased pigment removal for the analysis of pesticides, using Supel™ QuE Z-Sep/C18 QuEChERS and an Ascentis® Express C18 HPLC Column. The improved cleanup can decrease column and instrument fouling, leading to extended LC column lifetime and reduced instrument downtime.
Root and Leafy Vegetable Processing Line
by Amisy Machinery based in Zhengzhou, CHINAWe are devoted to designing and manufacturing turnkey projects for processing various root vegetables and leafy vegetables. The vegetable processing line can be customized according to the process requirement, vegetable types, handling capacity, workshop area, designed equipment varieties and specifications. Engineers are available for on site installation, commissioning and training. Link: http://vegetable-machine.com/project/vegetables-cleaning-processing-line.html Email: info@amisymachine.com
Pulsair`s industrial mixers for food & beverage industry
by Pulsair Systems, Inc based in Bellevue, WASHINGTON (USA)Pulsair Systems is the leading provider of industrial pneumatic mixing and blending equipment for liquid food products. Our industrial food mixing systems are highly efficient, cost-effective and well suited for any liquid food product regardless of its viscosity. Pulsair offers a full range of bulk tank mixers for food products that include a 5 to 55 gallon drum mixer, a tote mixer (stainless steel, plastic, cardboard or `bag in a box`) and an IBC mixer (Intermediate Bulk Containers). For larger individual food mixing tanks as well as tank farms, we offer custom built mixing solutions.
Wastewater treatment for the winery
by Aguambiente based in La Cistérniga, SPAINThe waste water from the transformation process in wineries has a high organic material content, as well as large pH variations that can be harmful to the environment. This water treatment must be carried out by using the appropriate processes.
Wastewater treatment for the food industry
by AWAS International GmbH based in Wilnsdorf, GERMANYAfter supreme purity law of water: In the food industry water of the highest quality is required. For filling of cans, bottles and other packaging only sterile water may be in use. The same applies to machinery and production lines which must be cleaned regularly at the highest level. For these waters AWAS offers combined UVA and UVC procedures.
Wastewater treatment for the milk industry
by Toro Equipment S.L. based in La Cistérniga, SPAINWaste water containing fat and oils, generated from the cleaning of equipment and installations and from the sterilization process. Our equipment can be adapted to the highest loads produced by the whey`s pouring.
Water treatment for meat processing
by Applied Oxidation LLC based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE (USA)Water is one of the single biggest raw materials used in meat processing, and its quality is of great importance to prevent contamination of food product. The use of contaminated water in the processing plant can spread infection across the whole food batch. This is a cause of serious concern to the food industry, consumers and regulatory bodies, besides that, it causes financial losses and food scare. Chlorine dioxide, a very powerful biocide, has a number of advantages over other products commonly used in the meat processing industry. When properly applied, chlorine dioxide can act as a break in contamination thereby reducing/eliminating cross contamination as well as removing superficial microorganisms before they have an opportunity to become attached and penetrate the carcass.
Determination of Additives in Beverages using Ascentis Express Columns
by Sigma-Aldrich Co., LLC based in Bellefonte, PENNSYLVANIA (USA)Beverages, such as sodas and energy drinks, can include a number of polar ingredients, which are easily soluble in the water matrix of the drinks. These ingredients include sweeteners (sugars and sugar substitutes), caffeine, vitamin supplements, amino acids, organic acids, and plant extracts. Because the analytes are already in solution, there is no need for extensive sample preparation. Dilution followed by direct injection into an HPLC is typically suitable. In this article we present two beverage applications using Ascentis Express HPLC columns. Ascentis Express columns offer faster HPLC on any system. One benefit is their ability to produce the resolution, efficiency, and speed on conventional HPLC systems that is associated with the use of sub-2 micron columns on a UHPLC system, without generating high backpressure. Column chemistries (RP-Amide and HILIC) were selected for this article based on their enhanced performance with polar compounds in comparison to C18.
Improved Recovery of the Fungicide Carbendazim
by Sigma-Aldrich Co., LLC based in Bellefonte, PENNSYLVANIA (USA)Fungicide carbendazim can some times be used to combat mold on citrus fruits including oranges. Recently, low residue levels of the fungicide were reported to be present in the bulk orange juice import shipments to the USA. Because this compound can persist through processing steps and may be found in the final consumer product, many government agencies have established maximum residue limits (MRLs) to ensure the safety of their population. Presented here is a single method, involving fast and effective QuEChERS cleanup, suitable for various orange juice matrices. The choice of PSA/C18 sorbents reduced interferences, resulting in greater recoveries and less ion-suppression. Because the QuEChERS method is fast, it only adds a few minutes to the sample preparation procedure. Sample processing using QuEChERS with PSA/C18 allows analysts to accurately process various matrices in a single workflow, with very little additional sample preparation time.
Solutions providing corrosion protection
by B-Team Corrosion Protection based in Bucharest, ROMANIAB-Team Corrosion Protection offers complete solutions providing corrosion protection for food processing plants. The composition of jointless lining systems comply with most food laws so that they are highly appropriate for use in the food processing industry. Typical applications in the food industry include:: Storage Tanks for starch production Pots and containers Sterilizers Processing zones Floors Water treatment systems Fermenters for the brewing industry
Odor control
by Geomembrane Technologies Inc. (GTI) based in Fredericton, NEW BRUNSWICK (CANADA)Reducing odors is the most common reason clients select GTI covers. Our variety of cover options help industrial food and beverage processors contain odors from primary clarifiers, aeration basins, equalization tanks, and digesters by covering the exposed surfaces.
Independent particle characterization services for dietary supplements
by Particle Technology Labs based in Downers Grove, ILLINOIS (USA)Concurrent with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s final rule establishing regulations to require current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) for dietary supplements, PTL can offer cGMP services to all supplement manufacturers. PTL has sustained its FDA registration since 1994, which involves rigorous inspections by FDA every 2 years or sooner. According to the final rule, proper controls must be in place for dietary supplements to be produced in a consistent manner for identity, purity, strength, and composition. PTL’s particle characterization tests can be conducted following FDA regulations. Valuable testing such as particle size and shape, image analysis, B.E.T. surface area, pore volume and pore size can be analyzed under cGMP compliance. These analyses can give insight into absorption, strength, and composition of the material being processed.
