Food ingredients

Harness the power of flavor

In the food industry, flavor is everything, and to deliver outstanding sensory experiences requires careful engineering, a deep understanding of processes and the expertise to integrate solutions that work perfectly together. From mixing and homogenizing to achieve the perfect encapsulation through to spray drying – GEA is your partner of choice.

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Process expertise

Take advantage of GEA’s deep process expertise and leading technological advances. Coupled with the most comprehensive testing facility for spray drying, together we will engineer the future of flavor.

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Repeatability in flavor processing

Our advanced process control solutions and precise engineering enable the components of your line to work in perfect harmony, ensuring the repeatability you need.

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Safety at the forefront

Our dedication to keeping your people safe is unconditional. We can integrate at the highest safety levels – from fire safety systems to digital visual spray nozzle monitoring.

The essence of a flavor factory

The essence of a flavor factory

GEA BATCH FORMULA® PRO High Shear Mixer

BATCH FORMULA® PRO high shear mixer

Mixing is crucial for consistent, high-quality flavor ingredients. Our integrated process control monitors key parameters to ensure product integrity and meet specifications.

GEA Ariete Homogenizer 3075

High Pressure Homogenizer

GEA offers versatile, high pressure homogenizers for either batch or continuous processes. A range of configurations are available, including hygienic and aseptic, design options to ensure safe, consistent processing.

SD and FSD® spray dryers

The GEA FSD® multi-stage dryer is especially well suited to heat-sensitive products like flavors. Simple in design, the GEA conventional NIRO® spray dryer allows for a relatively fast change-over between products.

GEA SmartFil M1 Powder Packing System

SmartFil M1 powder packer

The GEA SmartFil M1 has been developed to provide a wide range of filling configurations to meet the diverse needs of the flavor industry.

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