Microparticulation unit for whey protein processing
In the dairy and food industries, generating whey proteins with excellent functional characteristics can greatly improve the yield and quality of various products, such as low-fat dairy items or emulsified sauces.
Control heat protein denaturation and particle size
The GEA MICRO FORMULA® is a state-of-the-art microparticulation unit designed for sustainable and reproducible processing of whey proteins. It utilizes a proprietary temperature, time, and shear (TTS) unit to control heat protein denaturation and achieve a precise particle size distribution of 1-10 µm. This system employs standard flow components, eliminating the need for specialized process equipment like homogenizers or scrape surface heat exchangers, thus reducing costs. The GEA MICRO FORMULA® can maintain long production run times of 18-20 hours between CIP cycles due to its low fouling design. Ensuring consistent high-quality microparticulated whey protein concentrates (WPC), this system is suitable for various dairy and food applications. GEA supplies the unit.
Benefits
- Lower CAPEX and OPEX due to standard flow components
- Longer production run times up to 20 hours
- Maintains excellent functional properties over time
- Hygienic design for easy cleaning
- Generates high-viscosity, cream-like products