Food and beverage solutions
Activated carbon plays an important role in the food and beverage industry as an effective adsorbent. We specialize in supplying high quality activated carbon solutions to meet various needs in food and beverage production. Activated carbon plays an important role in the food and beverage industry and its main functions include:
- BleachingActivated carbon adsorbs color pigments from food and beverages, resulting in lighter colored products.
- Eliminate odors and impuritiesActivated charcoal can remove undesirable odors and impurities from foods and beverages such as alcohol, vinegar and syrups.
- Improve purityActivated carbon can adsorb traces of harmful substances in food and beverages, such as heavy metals and organic contaminants, to improve product purity and safety.
- Extending service lifeActivated carbon can also be used in food packaging to extend shelf life by adsorbing oxygen and moisture inside the package, which slows down the oxidation and spoilage process of food.
Applications
Edible oil
During the edible oil refining process, activated carbon removes pigments, odors and impurities from the oil and improves its quality and stability. By adsorbing the oxidation products of unsaturated fatty acids, activated carbon prolongs the shelf life of the oil.
Sugar discoloration
Activated carbon is widely used for the decolorization of sugar in the production process, especially sucrose and sweeteners.
The sugar liquid in the refining process originally shows dark color, the activated carbon can effectively remove the pigment and undesirable substances in the sugar liquid by adsorbing the pigment and other impurities, making the sugar become more transparent and clear.
Discoloration of fruit juices
During the production of fruit juices, especially orange, apple and grape juices, undesirable pigmentations and flavors may occur due to oxidation or storage.
Activated carbon is used to decolorize and deodorize fruit juices, removing undesirable pigmentation and off-flavor molecules from the juice and maintaining the natural color and fresh taste of the juice.
wine discoloration
Alcoholic fermentation and brewing processes produce impurities that affect the clarity and flavor of wine. Activated carbon is used to remove impurities, colorants and undesirable odors from wine, thus purifying the liquor and improving its clarity, taste and aroma.
Tobacco
Activated charcoal is used in tobacco processing to remove impurities, odors and harmful chemicals from tobacco to improve the smoking experience. Its adsorption properties help reduce harmful components and improve the overall quality of tobacco.
Glycerol
Glycerin is widely used in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics as a lubricant, humectant, etc. Activated carbon helps to improve the purity and stability of glycerin by adsorbing impurities, colorants and harmful substances.
Decaffeinated
Activated carbon is used in the decaffeination of tea and coffee. By adsorbing caffeine and other unwanted ingredients, activated carbon effectively reduces the caffeine content of a beverage while preserving aroma and flavor.
Water for beverages
Beverage water, especially bottled and mineral water, often requires stringent purification. Activated carbon, thanks to its unique microporous structure, is able to adsorb organic compounds, chlorides, odor molecules and other chemical contaminants from water, thus ensuring that water tastes fresh and clear and meets drinking standards.
Activated carbon for food and beverages
The main types of activated carbon commonly used in the food and beverage industry are as follows:
- Coconut shell activated carbonCoconut shell activated carbon has high specific surface area and strong adsorption capacity, which is excellent for removing organic substances, pigments, odors, etc. It is very suitable for fine filtration and decolorizing treatment.
- Wood activated carbonThis activated carbon has a relatively large pore structure and moderate specific surface area, and is typically used to remove large molecules. It is often used for decolorization, odor removal and liquid purification.
- Carbon-based activated carbonCarbon-based activated carbon is made from high quality carbon by advanced technology, with good mechanical strength and adsorption performance. Its porous structure and adsorption capacity are relatively suitable for removing large molecules, and it is commonly used to remove caffeine from tea and coffee beans.
- Powdered activated carbonDue to its fine particles, powdered activated carbon is generally used to filter impurities in liquids, and is widely used in the fine purification of fruit juices, sugar and water for beverages.
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