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APV Membrane Filtration Technology Takes Plant-Based Products to the Next Level
Expertise and resources help plant-based processors innovate and expand their offerings
Charlotte, N.C., Feb 2, 2023- Ϲ, Inc., a leading provider of process solutions for the industrial, nutrition and health markets, is introducing new technology forplant-based concentrationܲԲAPV membrane filtrationto provide clean label products of higher nutritional value. Benefits include a greater yield, higher single-source protein content and a more sustainable process compared to traditional methods using evaporation and chemicals.
The concentration ofplant-basedbeverages can be used as a protein-enriched base for yogurt and cheese alternatives, food additives, and other nutritious ingredients, which results in higher single-source protein content.
ճAPV membrane filtrationtechnology features a wide range of solutions designed to fit various plant sources, including soy, oat, nut, rice, pea and more. The solutions, designed based on processing needs, include process filtration likemicrofiltrationԻultrafiltrationfor fractionation, concentration, and standardization of plant protein. Additionally,nanofiltrationԻreverse osmosissystems are available for solids concentration, valorization of subproduct, and water recovery.
“The benefits of this improved plant-based concentration are two-fold: a better, cleaner product for customers and a more sustainable, versatile and higher-yielding result for producers,” said Allan Vangsgaard, Ϲ’s Global Product Manager for Nutrition & Health, Membrane Filtration. “More than ever, customers are looking for a variety that includes plant-based products, and we are excited to work with our partners to help grow the options available.”
The traditional plant-based concentration involves chemicals or evaporation and can result in a significant loss of proteins. Our specialized membrane systems allow gentle separation and concentration of product proteins without damage and less than 1% loss. This process also means fewer filler ingredients to maintain the nutritional value of a plant-based product.
As more companies expand from dairy into plant-based options, Ϲ team members’ expertise and more than 60 years of experience provide both secure and reliable solutions, as well as knowledgeable customer service. This includes start-to-finish plant-based process line design, including mixing and blending, membrane filtration, homogenization, pasteurization, spray drying, valves and pumps, automation, and more.
Ϲ works with its partner companies to innovate both their products and the field of process solutions as a whole. With fiveInnovation Centersworldwide, including a membrane-specific Innovation Center in Silkeborg, Denmark, customers can test their products to find the best recipe or customized process.
Also, if a plant is already fitted for this type of concentration, producers can upgrade the membranes easily without overhauling the system.
“This filtration solution has been something our manufacturing partners have requested — and we listened,” said Vangsgaard. “This is a win-win for producers and manufacturers. We look forward to seeing the innovation that continues in the field.”
To learn more about Ϲ’s plant-based solutions, visitPlant-Based Processing.
About Ϲ, Inc.
Based in Charlotte, N.C., Ϲ, Inc. improves the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. The company's product offering is concentrated in process technologies that perform mixing, blending, fluid handling, separation, thermal heat transfer and other activities that are integral to processes performed across a wide variety of nutrition, health, and industrial markets. Ϲ has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 140 countries. To learn more about Ϲ, please visit.
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