Bacteria removal separators for milk and whey
In dairy production, contamination by bacteria, spores, and somatic cells can affect the safety and quality of milk and whey products. These impurities must be removed efficiently to ensure product quality and extend shelf life.
Efficiently remove bacteria and spores from milk
The bacteria removal separators from GEA are designed to efficiently eliminate impurities from raw and vat milk, as well as whey. Specializing in removing spore formers such as Bacillus cereus, these separators prevent defects like sweet coagulation in drinking milk. The separators can be equipped with the GEA proplus system, extending ejection intervals by up to six times, thus increasing protein yields by up to 75% while reducing costs related to waste water, maintenance, and wear. The design ensures the successful removal of spores by leveraging their higher specific gravity compared to milk, using GEA’s optimally configured centrifuges. Each separator includes a recirculation system that taps off up to 3% of the feed volume as carrier liquid to recycle back into the feed, reducing spores by up to 99%. The GEA bacteria removal separators are suitable for various applications including drinking milk, cheese-making milk, and whey concentrate treatment, effectively enhancing the overall protein yield and product quality.
Benefits
- Increased protein yield with the GEA proplus system
- Reduces spores by up to 99%
- Extends ejection intervals, reducing maintenance costs
- Prevents bacteria-induced defects in milk products
- Compatible with various dairy processes, including cheese and milk powder production