Revolutionizing Filtration in Food Production
Cross-flow filtration refers to the use of the ceramic process where the technology has become a game changer in the food and beverage processing sector in terms of attaining high quality products and efficient processing. Ceramic membranes provide uncompromised durability and service in aggressive food processing conditions as compared to the traditional filtration methods.
Key Advantages for Food Applications
Exceptional Thermal Stability:
Withstand temperatures up to 350°C, enabling steam sterilization (CIP/SIP) between batches - a critical requirement for dairy and juice processing.
Chemical Resistance:
Accept O-14 pH parameter and tough cleaners allowing a high level of sanitation and food safety requirements.
Long Service Life:
The lifetime of ceramic membranes is on average 5-10 times longer than that of a polymeric equivalent and the cost of replacement drops drastically.
Transformative Applications
Dairy Processing
Concentration of milk and whey protein
Bacteria and spore kill to achieve long shelf life
Fractionation of the components of milk
Beverage Clarification
Cold stabilization of fruits, fruit juices and wines
Elimination of haze forming proteins
Pasteurization-free yeast and bacteria decrease
Specialty Food Production
Recovery of process enzymes
Separation in oil/water treatment of food waste
Starch and sugar milling
Operational Benefits
Food manufacturers report:
30-50% energy savings compared to traditional methods
20-40% higher product yields
Reduced wastewater generation
Consistent product quality batch after batch
Future Outlook
As food safety regulations tighten globally, ceramic cross-flow filtration is becoming the gold standard for:
Clean-label production
Allergen-free manufacturing
Sustainable water reuse
Guangzhou VOCEE Membrane Technology offers special solutions on ceramic membranes based on the specific food processing requirements of its customers; this facilitates the manufacturer in providing and attaining product quality at utmost level with optimized production expenses. Food-grade certified systems of ours have the highest international hygiene standards.
