Sugar converting technology for juice
GEA Sugar Converter Skid
Enzyme technology to naturally reduce the sugar content of fresh juice drinks by up to 80 percent, without affecting nutritional value, mouthfeel or texture.
An extra step in juice processing
The patented continuous-flow system adds one step to the production process to enzymically convert juice sugars into healthy dietary fibers and non-digestible sugars. This natural fermentation-free, non-GMO process occurs without adding or removing ingredients.
GEA brings expertise, experience and an optimal design
The GEA Sugar Converter Skid is engineered optimally to contain the enzyme and process a liquid ingredient or final product, with the necessary configurable parameters to achieve the desired reduction in sugar content. A highly automated solution, the process system will run continuously for up to 72 hours on NFC juice and up to one week on juice concentrate before a cleaning/sterilization cycle is required.
Test center provides solutions for unique product requirements
A pilot scale GEA Sugar Converter Skid has been installed at the GEA Test Center for Aseptic Processing & Filling in Ahaus, Germany. Here, GEA specialist engineers support and guide companies who wish to run trials or tests. In addition, the in-house team will provide laboratory services and analytical assistance.
It’s often helpful to demystify innovative solutions, which is why we encourage interested parties to experiment with the technology themselves. Running trials and scalable tests under real-life conditions at Ahaus will help us to optimize the process efficiency for your product(s) and significantly reduce your time-to-market.
Features
- Up to 80% sugar reduction (adjustable to achieve the desired sugar level in the final product)
- Hygienic design
- pH control for optimal reactor system performance
- Suitable for standalone process or can be integrated into an existing juice production line or side stream
- Fully automated system
Technical data
| Qmax (l/h) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Process connection (DN) | Installed electrical power (kW) | Weight approx (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 3,500 | 1,400 | 2,200 | 10 | 16 (*1) | 1,600 |
| 200 | 5,500 | 2,000 | 2,200 | 25 | 15 (*2) | 2,800 |
| 1,500 (*3) | 5,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 25 | 12 | 3,800 |
| 10,000 (*4) | 2,500
2,500 |
2,500
2,500 |
2,000
2,000 |
50 | 20 | 3,000
3,000 |
(*1) incl. electrical heating/cooling
(*2) incl. electrical heating
(*3) size excl. reactor tank
(*4) built in 2 skids, size excl. tanks
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