Pasteurization / sterilization
Sterilization and pasteurization
In the case of dry products such as cereals, spices, herbs and flour, contamination occurs as soon as they are grown, harvested or dried by producers. It is highly dependent on climatic conditions and technical resources, which can be very basic on the smallest farms.
Co-operatives and processing plants therefore receive batches of very variable quality, which must be standardised before they can be marketed and used by consumers.
The process
Our Safesteril® sterilisation technology is installed worldwide and recognised for its effectiveness on powdered products, ranging from micronised powder to particles up to 5 cm in length.
Thanks to homogeneous treatment due to non-static exposure to steam and the non-condensation of steam on the product, Safesteril® has minimal impact on colour and other heat-sensitive properties.
Pathogens are completely inactivated: yeast, mould, enterobacteria, coliforms, salmonella, and the total flora is greatly reduced.
Taste, colour and moisture are preserved during the process, and the loss of volatile oils is less than 5-10%.
The design and instrumentation of the Safesteril® line make it possible to determine in real time the treatment scale (time/temperature) applied to the product as it passes through the Spirajoule® heating screw, and to automatically bypass any water that has not undergone sufficient treatment. This safety system ensures that at no time is insufficiently treated product transferred at the end of the process to a bagging or bulk storage unit for theoretically sterilised product.
afesteril® has a minimal impact on colour and other heat-sensitive properties, thanks to its homogeneous treatment due to non-static exposure to steam and the non-condensation of steam on the product.
Pathogens are completely inactivated: yeast, mould, enterobacteria, coliforms, salmonella, and the total flora is greatly reduced.
Taste, colour and moisture are preserved during the process, and the loss of volatile oils is less than 5-10%.
The design and instrumentation of the Safesteril® line make it possible to determine in real time the treatment scale (time/temperature) applied to the product as it passes through the Spirajoule® heating screw, and to automatically bypass any water that has not undergone sufficient treatment. This safety system ensures that at no time is insufficiently treated product transferred at the end of the process to a bagging or bulk storage unit for theoretically sterilised product.
Products concerned :
SPICES
DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES
walnuts and hazelnuts
Herbs
CEREALS & FLOUR
Cosmetics and nutraceuticals
A SOLUTION TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS
Because every environment or product need is different, ETIA designs unique solutions tailored to your specifications and based on a technical assessment. Operating and production costs are variable and depend on where the line is installed, the capacity and the depreciation method. As a result, we can say that profitability is visible after one year, and sometimes even less.
The use of existing auxiliaries (steam, dry air, chilled water) is possible and can help to reduce the cost of the investment.
Safesteril® covers a wide range of capacities from 50 – 3,000 kg/hour (110 – 6,600 lbs / hour).
The use of existing ancillaries (steam, dry air, chilled water) is possible and can help to reduce investment costs.
Safesteril® covers a wide range of capacities from 50 – 3,000 kg/hour (110 – 6,600 lbs / hour).
SUSTAINABILITY
Safesteril® offers an environmentally friendly system, and because we care about the environment and our customers’ savings, all our systems include :
100% electric power
a closed cooling water circuit
a fully insulated chamber to reduce energy and steam consumption to the minimum required
recycling of fluids generated
an annual preventive maintenance programme coupled with a 1-year guarantee period to ensure continuous technical availability of the line
SAFESTERIL® WILL MAKE YOUR PRODUCT SAFER FOR CONSUMERS,
WHILE MAINTAINING ITS HIGH QUALITY
LOW MAINTENANCE COSTS
(1% OF REX / YEAR)
We provide a free remote assistance service
GREEN TECHNOLOGY
(100% electric, no fossil fuels)
OPTIMAL CLEANABILITY