Revolutionize your fresh pasta production with the GEA PureWave Pasteurizer®. Enhance quality, reduce energy and water usage, and cut operational costs with a sustainable and compact pasteurization solution.
| Performance values | |
|---|---|
| Pasteurization time | - 80% (vs steam) |
| Pasteurization value | >30 and > 150 (repeatable) |
| Pasta gelatinization degree | 290 - 310 |
| Homogeners peak Temp. on product | Delta 6° |
| Energy efficiency | >85% (vs 25% with steam) |
With GEA’s PureWave Pasteurizer®, the preservation of product quality reaches new heights. Traditional steam pasteurization often causes uneven heating, leading to potential product stress and compromising the integrity of delicate fresh pasta products. In contrast, microwave pasteurization uses volumetric heating, allowing faster and more uniform treatment, which maintains the pasta’s appearance and structural integrity.
The result is a product with a more artisanal, premium look, shorter processing times and reduced thermal stress. The result, in an enhance of the overall quality of the final product, boosting consumer perception and increasing perceived value, all while meeting high industry standards.

The GEA PureWave Pasteurizer® offers a compact and efficient design that significantly reduces maintenance requirements. Traditional steam-based systems often require complex upkeep due to the build-up of residue, frequent maintenance of steam components, and a lengthy pre-drying phase.
In contrast, the microwave system’s streamlined design reduces cleaning needs and eliminates the steam-related maintenance challenges. The absence of a pre-drying step and reduced water usage translates into lower operational downtime, contributing to smoother, more cost-effective operations. Moreover, its smaller size compared to traditional systems means it takes up less floor space, optimizing plant layout and offering additional energy savings.


The GEA PureWave Pasteurizer® carries the Add Better label, a certification which states that, thanks to its innovative microwave technology, the machine reduces the amount of energy consumption compared to its predecessor.
PureWave®’s energy efficiency of over 85% outperforms steam, which has an efficiency of 25% due to significant energy dispersion. By targeting the product directly, it promotes better resource management and contributes to a more sustainable manufacturing process with reduced energy and operating costs.

Pasteurizador emitindo um jato de vapor para reduzir a presença bacteriana em produtos tratados.

Máquina projetada para secar a superfície do produto e remover a umidade para diminuir a atividade da água e aumentar a vida útil do produto.

Máquina projetada para secar o produto na superfície.

Máquina projetada para resfriar o produto e levá-lo à temperatura desejada para a embalagem.
Together with Mona Neubaur, Minister of Economic Affairs of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, GEA CEO Stefan Klebert has opened a new technology center for pharmaceutical freeze-drying systems in Elsdorf, Germany. GEA employs approximately 260 people at the facility, which combines research and development with production and service under one roof.