What exactly is milk pasteurisation?
Milk pasteurization is a fundamental process in the food industry, focused on improving the safety and prolonging the shelf life of this essential product.
This thermal process aims to minimize the presence of potential pathogens in milk, such as bacteria, molds and protozoa, which can be harmful to human health.
Discovered by the eminent French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur in the second half of the 19th century (not the 20th), this process revolutionized food safety. Originally, Pasteur demonstrated that heating wine to a moderate temperature eliminated bacteria and molds without altering its quality.
This principle was then applied to milk, where the process initially consisted of heating the milk in a sealed container to a temperature above 44 °C, but below the boiling point, for a short period to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms present.
Over time, the pasteurization process has been refined and adapted to modern needs. Today, pasteurization of milk is commonly performed at a temperature of at least 72 °C for at least 15 seconds, a method known as HTST (High Temperature, Short Time) pasteurization. This process is sufficient to kill harmful microorganisms without significantly affecting the taste, nutritional value or quality of the milk.
What equipment do you need to carry out milk pasteurization?
At InoxMIM, we are specialists in providing advanced machinery solutions for industrial food production, with a particular focus on the HTST (High Temperature Short Time) pasteurization process. Our experience and technical know-how position us as leaders in the supply of specialized equipment for this purpose.
Our product range is designed to meet the needs of the food industry, including dairy processing and manufacturing. From equipment for small production runs to solutions for large liquid volumes, our variety ensures that all of our customers’ needs are met.
In addition, we have a team of highly qualified engineers who are familiar with the most advanced management systems and software on the market.
We use parametric and fluid simulation software to ensure that each proposed solution is the most efficient and suitable for your company and your products. This technical approach ensures continuous optimization of the pasteurization process, adapting to the specific requirements of each customer.
In addition, we offer a unique test facility, where our customers can perform all the necessary tests to make sure they find the perfect equipment for their needs. This facility is an invaluable tool to demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of our equipment prior to implementation.
Our portfolio includes a wide range of equipment, from electric versions to systems with stand-alone capability, allowing for greater flexibility in the pasteurization process.
In addition, we offer expert advice on heating and cooling systems, which are essential for the correct operation of our pasteurization equipment. We also provide homogenization and separation units, for those processes that require it, thus ensuring a complete and integral solution for the pasteurization of milk and other food products.
At InoxMIM, we are committed not only to offer high-quality equipment, but also to provide a complete service that includes technical advice, equipment customization and after-sales support, thus ensuring that each customer gets the best solution for their specific needs.
Continuing the range of solutions we offer at InoxMIM, our portfolio encompasses a wide variety of equipment designed to handle both small and large volumes of liquids. This flexibility allows us to cater to a variety of food industry needs, from small-scale operations to large production processes.
Our electric equipment is designed for high energy efficiency, while stand-alone options are ideal for situations where energy independence or mobility is crucial.
Furthermore, we understand that pasteurization not only involves heating the product, but also the precise control of temperatures. For this reason, we offer specialized advice on heating and cooling generation systems, thus ensuring that our equipment works optimally and efficiently at all times. This technical assistance is essential to ensure that the pasteurization process is carried out under the most suitable conditions, maintaining product quality and safety.
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On the other hand, we also have advanced technology CIP cleaning equipment. The CIP system (Clean in Peace) consists of different equipment and cleaning processes, with which a high degree of hygiene and disinfection is achieved in the equipment, tools and surfaces used in the food industry, and more specifically, in all processes related to the industrial pasteurization of milk.
Be clear that this type of processes require the highest level of cleanliness, making the use of this equipment, something necessary and absolutely essential in any production line.
In closing, we just want to emphasize that at InoxMIM, we are committed to offer you the best solutions in machinery for the food industry. If you are looking for efficient pasteurization equipment, or any other solution for food and beverage processing, do not hesitate to contact us.
Our team of experts is ready to advise you and help you find the perfect solution to suit your specific needs. Visit our contact page and fill out the form below for more information, or contact us directly through our email or phone number. We are here to help you take your production to the next level.
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