Aseptic filtration system for juice production
Juice manufacturers often face challenges with maintaining microbiological quality and reducing turbidity in their products. This is crucial for ensuring the safety and appeal of the juice. Traditional methods sometimes fail to eliminate specific microorganisms, posing a persistent problem.
Enhancing microbiological quality and reducing turbidity
The MONA Aseptic Filtration System from Bucher Unipektin is designed for the hygienic filtration of juices, improving microbiological quality and reducing turbidity. This dual-function system not only eliminates Alicyclobacillus (ACB) spores but also serves as a standard juice pasteurizer when not in filtration mode. It can be seamlessly integrated with aseptic filling systems for both concentrates and NFC juices. Pre-heating the concentrate in a heat exchanger reduces its viscosity, allowing effective filtration through a two-section plate heat exchanger. The first section eliminates larger impurities, while the second sterile filtration ensures the product is free from microorganisms. The system’s control via the Simatic S-7-1500 ensures maximum product safety, dividing operations into cleaning and production stages. It can handle capacities of 8-15 tons per hour and includes options for using high-grade materials like AISI 304 or ASI 316L.
Benefits
- Enhances microbiological quality and reduces turbidity
- Dual-function for filtration and pasteurization
- Can be integrated with aseptic filling systems
- Optimizes filtration through pre-heating and multi-stage filtration
- Ensures maximum product safety with an advanced control system