Food and Beverage Industry
Infrared for the Food and Beverage Industry
Infrared technology enables precise, hygienic, and gentle heating processes — ideal for a wide range of food production and processing applications.
In food industry processes, high hygiene standards, precision, and gentle heat treatment are essential. Infrared systems meet all these requirements and are used in many applications — for example, browning marzipan, baking rolls and pastries, or finishing baked goods.
The food industry also includes numerous drying processes for which infrared technology is particularly well suited, thanks to its minimal risk of contamination and contactless heat transfer. Typical applications include the drying and dehydration of fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat, as well as the drying of malt and barley or the roasting of nuts, coffee beans, and cocoa beans.
Advantages of Infrared in the Food and Beverage Industry
Our infrared systems offer numerous benefits for heating, drying, and roasting processes in food production:
- Targeted and gentle heating through precisely controllable temperature profiles
- Full compliance with food industry hygiene standards
- Separation of the heating source from the process chamber possible
- No introduction of particles or germs through air circulation systems
- Suitable for cleanroom environments
- Significantly reduced heating times and improved process efficiency
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Preheating of Molds
Infrared heating provides precise temperature control and uniform heat distribution for delicate confectionery and chocolate processing applications.
Infrared technology ensures precise and uniform preheating of molds in chocolate production and confectionery processing. To ensure optimal distribution of the liquid chocolate within each mold, the molds are gently warmed. Achieving the correct temperature is crucial to prevent the chocolate mass from solidifying too quickly or burning.
Beyond classic chocolate bars, infrared systems are also used for molded figures such as Easter bunnies or Santa Claus shapes, where the halves of the molds can be slightly melted to achieve a clean and seamless bond between both parts.
Sterilization with Infrared Technology
Infrared systems enable safe, efficient, and contactless sterilization processes in various areas of food production and packaging.
In certain areas of the food industry, infrared radiation can be used for germ and bacteria reduction. Research has identified critical temperature thresholds at which specific bacteria and microorganisms are effectively eliminated.
With a precisely controlled infrared system, these critical temperatures can be reached safely and consistently, without causing any damage to packaging materials. Such processes are commonly applied in yogurt filling and packaging lines, among other hygiene-sensitive applications.
Infrared Solutions for Your Industry
In nearly all production processes, infrared technology can help reduce cycle times, save energy, and minimize space requirements.
