Aseptic filling machines play a crucial role in the food industry, not only ensuring food safety and quality, but also profoundly influencing production efficiency and product innovation. The following is a detailed analysis of its core role:
1、 Core role
Absolute security guarantee
Thorough sterilization: Before filling, independently sterilize food materials (liquid/semi liquid) and packaging containers (bottles, boxes, bags, etc.) (such as ultra-high temperature instant sterilization UHT, steam or chemical sterilization), and then seal the filling in a sterile environment (ISO 5 cleanliness level) to prevent secondary microbial contamination.
Eliminating heat-resistant bacteria: Targeting Bacillus and thermophilic bacteria in milk, fruit juice, etc., it achieves commercial sterility (long-term non spoilage at room temperature) through high-temperature instantaneous treatment.
Quality retention
Reduce thermal damage: Adopting ultra-high temperature instantaneous treatment (such as UHT: 135-150 ℃/2-8 seconds), compared to traditional high-temperature long-term sterilization, preserves the color, flavor, and vitamins of food to a greater extent (such as whey protein in fresh milk and natural taste of fruit juice).
Avoiding dependence on additives: Long term preservation without relying on a large amount of preservatives, in line with the trend of healthy consumption.
Revolutionary Packaging Innovation
Breaking through packaging restrictions: allowing the use of lightweight materials such as Tetra Pak bags, PET bottles, plastic bags, etc., without the need for high temperature resistance, significantly reducing packaging costs and weight.
Extend shelf life: Store at room temperature for several months or even years (such as sterile boxed milk for 6-12 months), reduce cold chain dependence, and expand sales radius.
Efficient production and energy conservation
Continuous production: sterilization, filling, and sealing are integrated and automatically completed, with a speed of tens of thousands of bottles/boxes per hour.
Resource conservation: Avoiding secondary sterilization after traditional filling (such as hot water baths), reducing energy and water consumption.
2、 Key application areas
Dairy products: room temperature milk, yogurt, cream, etc.
Beverages: fruit juice, tea drinks, plant-based protein drinks, functional drinks.
Seasoning: tomato sauce, liquid seasoning sauce, concentrated fruit and vegetable puree.
Special foods: infant formula milk powder, nutrient solution, pre made soup.