In the dynamic landscape of F&B operations, that includes Beverages and juices, Breweries & Distilleries, Dairy & Ice Cream production, Packaged Food processing, Fish Processing Units, Pharmaceutical & Bulk Drugs manufacturing, Poultry facilities, and Vegetable Oil processing, innovations and efficiency are the keys to success. Among all essential components, one essential component that plays a crucial role in maintaining these standards is food grade glycol. Generally, Propylene glycol (PG) is generally considered and used as one. Recognized as safe by regulatory bodies like the FDA, it works as a heat transfer fluid (HTFs), widely used in diverse industries. Its high thermal conductivity, low viscosity, and non-toxic nature make it ideal for applications where heat transfer efficiency and safety are paramount.
Propylene Glycol ensures precise temperature control
during chilling, ensuring optimum thermal stability at extreme temperatures. Its
broad-spectrum compatibility with various materials, makes it a preferred
choice for food-grade heat transfer systems. It stands as a reliable and
efficient solution, ensuring both operational excellence and adherence to
stringent health standards in food manufacturing processes.
How Propylene Glycol play an
important role in the food and beverage industry?
In F&B industry, it's crucial to
use HTFs that meet specific requirements for safety, performance, and
regulatory compliance. This glycol is
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Temperature Control in Processing, such as brewing, winemaking, and food processing, where
controlling fermentation temperatures or chilling beverages, glycol systems
offer precise control, ensuring optimal conditions for product quality and
safety.
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Adherence to Stringent Food Safety Regulations is non-negotiable in the F&B
industry.
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Heat Transfer Efficiency, due to its high thermal conductivity and low
viscosity, facilitates rapid heat transfer across equipment and pipelines. This
ensures uniform heating and cooling, improving process efficiency while
maintaining product integrity and quality.
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Frost and Ice Prevention, by lowering the freezing point of water-based solutions.
This anti-freeze property ensures uninterrupted operations and prevents damage
to equipment and infrastructure.
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Versatility and Compatibility, with a wide range of materials commonly used in F&B
equipment and infrastructure.
Only issue with this glycol is its corrosive
nature! Over a period of time, it oxidizes into five organic acids, which
chemically attack and corrodes the system metal, causing pitting, pinhole and
stress cracking corrosion. Is there a solution?
Inhibited Propylene Glycol! What is
it? It is a blend of glycol with an inhibitor package that ensures no oxidation
of glycol over a considerable period of time. Its utilization spans various
critical processes including immersion freezing, cooling liquids & and
dairy products, fermentation and maturation cooling, carbonated beverage
cooling, plastic bottle molding cooling, ice systems, single-fluid process cooling,
and closed-loop water-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
applications. Its enhanced viscosity at lower temperatures, drives process
cooling efficiency, as well as its freezing point suitable for aqueous solution
applications. Importantly, it is non-toxic, ensuring compliance with stringent
safety standards in F&B operations.
Inhibited Propylene Glycol,
manufactured by Chemtex Speciality Limited under the brand name “TONO FROST” is
a NSF certified HT1 formulation, that is considered safe even in instances of
incidental food contact. Moreover, it is listed with FSSAI under Food Product
Category 99 for Substances added to Food, further affirming its safety for use
in food-related applications. By embracing glycol-based solutions, F&B
professionals can navigate the complexities of their operations with
confidence, ultimately delivering superior products to consumers worldwide.