German fruit juice producer Eckesgranini and equipment developer Ytron Process Technology have developed an alternative method of homogenising fruit juice concentrate using a Ytron-Z homogeniser.
The Ytron-Z homogeniser is suitable for processing juice, premixes and concentrates between 12°Brix up to approximately 60°Brix. It works by passing one or more liquid phases, as well as unsuspended particles, through a rotor-stator system.
By fixing the parameters of slot width, number and distance of the shear slots, number of rotor-stator sets used, rotational speed and flow rate, the dispersing or homogenising effect can be infinitely adjusted.
This new approach has the advantages of not blocking filling valves or nozzles with fibres and producing minimal viscosity increase. It also eliminates potential filling problems and has a reduced energy consumption.
The Ytron-Z is also said to provide a significant reduction in capital investment and maintenance costs.
Contact: Ytron-Quadro (UK),Tel: 01494 792 898