It is now possible to bottle fruit nectars and juices
in PET containers using Cold Aseptic Filling technology due to new solutions for improving the
UV and oxygen barrier of PET bottles.
- “Aseptic” filling is not “Sterile” filling
Commercial sterility means reduce the microbial load inside package/environment/product to achieve the required final product shelf life (3-6-12 months), at the lowest capital & operational cost.
- Why use Aseptic Filling?
- Preserve organoleptic product properties
- Unlimited bottle/label design (market attractive)
- Lower operational & distribution & storage costs compared to ESL product (no cold supply chain required)
Download brochure about GEA Procomac aseptic technology
Advantages:
- Special filling valve developed for the aseptic filling systems enable processing
of juices with a very high pulp and fiber content.
- High standard of sterilization via peracetic acid.
- Flash pasteurization retains more taste
and nutrients.
- Fast changeovers for sensitive product.
- Very low defective rate.
GEA Procomac microbiological isolator technology is used on the bloc that sterilizes rinses and fills. This achieves strict quality control in the working environment and ensures an easy line management for operators, and avoids the need for plant operators to use a dedicated ‘clean room’.
GEA Procomac’s turnkey aseptic line performance is guaranteed. The maximum defectiveness rate on the final product is very low: 1 in 100000 bottles for sport drinks.
The final product quality is superior to other technologies thanks to flash pasteurization, which maintains all the taste and nutritional properties of the fruit.
References
Tropicana™ in the USA uses GEA Procomac cold aseptic filling technology for its world-famous juice products. As part of the process line, GEA Procomac installed a sleeve labeling machine. This additional feature protects the juice from ultra-violet rays. The use of this sleeve label, combined with a shaped bottle gives them an innovative and highly personal package, which has shown great commercial success of their premium 100% orange juice product range.