Sugar Syrup  Filtration

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How Eaton's filtration solutions help to ensure the quality of sugar syrup in the food industry.

Fluctuations in availability and shifts in the supply chain for both raw sugar and finished sugar syrup significantly impact the relationship between product quality and price

Given these challenges, industrial users of sugar syrup, such as soft and energy drink manufacturers, are adapting their internal processes. To reduce reliance on raw sugar suppliers and ensure timely availability of their desired syrup quality, they are increasingly opting to produce their own sugar syrup using granulated raw sugar and water.

Sugar syrup is inherently prone to contamination by particles and microbiological agents such as bacteria, yeast, and mold, which is deemed unacceptable for all food and beverage products. Furthermore, suspended particles compromise the appearance of the end product and can result in undesirable tastes and off-flavors.

Consistent syrup quality and its reproducibility are crucial for the quality of the end product. As these requirements are heavily influenced by the production process, it is important to select the appropriate production methods and technologies to meet cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) quality standards. An essential aspect of the production process is the use of filter media that strictly adhere to the quality guidelines outlined by the EU Food Regulation and the FDA (Food and Drug Association).

Consistent quality and uninterrupted availability of sugar syrup is paramount, especially in the production of products with high sugar demands, such as soft and energy drinks. To ensure both, producers implement treatment processes. Among these, particle separation using depth filtration stands out as a key method to mitigate qualitative fluctuations caused by variations in the origin or processing method of the raw sugar.