4. Strengths and weaknesses of membranes in the food sector
4.1 Highlights of membrane operations
The reasons for the tremendous industrial success of membrane operations are manifold, and stem from different levels of break with conventional food processing. An analysis of the various industrial applications highlights the main reasons for this development.
In the preparation of traditional food products, membrane operations contribute to the simplification of production schemes (replacement of one or more steps) and to the improvement of process performance (clarification, etc.) and food product quality (low temperature, no addition of chemicals, absence of change of state, etc.).
Membrane operations contribute to the development of innovative processes and products. Original fractions and...
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Strengths and weaknesses of membranes in the food sector
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In 2007, the food and beverage industry was the second largest user of membranes in Europe, with 20% of the market, behind the water (process and drinking) and effluent treatment sectors (31%), on a par with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors (sterilization of biological fluids, production of ultrapure water, fractionation/concentration of proteins) (figure
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