The Juices production line consists of the preparation and blending of different semi-finished products that are then homogenized and pasteurized. The first step consists in storing the various ingredients such as fruit juices, concentrates, purees, glucose, acidifiers and various regulators. After being dosed according to the producer’s specifications, they are transferred into the mixer, in this phase it is important to constantly monitor the pH and °Bx. To facilitate the production process of the line, the product is transferred to a resting tank before being pre-heated, deaerated, homogenized and pasteurized.
MIXING SYSTEM
MIXING
The various ingredients are dosed and transferred to the mixer where the pH (acidity) and Brix degree (amount of dissolved solids) are constantly monitored.
BUFFER TANK
STORING & PREHEATING
To facilitate the production process, the product is transferred into a buffer tank, before the heating process.
Through a tubular heat exchanger, the product is heated in order to facilitate the next step.
DEAERATOR, HOMOGENIZER, STERILIZER
DEAERATION, HOMOGENIZATION, STERILIZATION
The air dissolved in the product is removed.
The product is now homogenized in order to avoid phenomena of sedimentation or separation of the various elements.
Depending on the type of product, sterilization is done by a tubular or plate heat exchanger.
Steps for Juices Production Line:
Mixing
The various ingredients are dosed and transferred to the mixer where the pH (acidity) and Brix degree (amount of dissolved solids) are constantly monitored.
Storing & Preheating
To facilitate the production process, the product is transferred into a buffer tank, before the heating process. Through a tubular heat exchanger, the product is heated in order to facilitate the next step.
Deaeration, Homogenization, Sterilization
The air dissolved in the product is removed. The product is now homogenized in order to avoid phenomena of sedimentation or separation of the various elements. Depending on the type of product, sterilization is done by a tubular or plate heat exchanger.