Spray Dryers for Food & Dairy Powders - GEA Niro - #9

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page 7 Infant formulae production involves several handling procedures such as dissolution, melting, and mixing. The blends need cooling, pasteurization, pre-concentration, and homogenization prior to drying. Integrating each separate process into a continuous process calls for the best expertise on the market – the expertise of GEA Niro. Infant formulae Drying Before drying, the wet mix is preconcentrated in an evaporator finisher to reduce production costs. The concentrate is then dried in one of GEA Niro’s special spray dryers, designed to minimize product heat exposure. Since most infant formulae are required to be instant, the preferred dryer is typically designed to allow for product agglomeration during drying. All these features add to the quality of the formulated product. Meeting Hygienic Standards Every GEA Niro plant meets the strictest hygienic standards. All surfaces in contact with the product are made of stainless steel or other materials accepted and approved by the authorities (FDA). Bends are smooth, surfaces are polished, and hollow spaces and cavities are avoided in the plant design. Finally, the plant is supplied with built-in CIP facilities allowing producers to meet even the strictest hygiene requirements. Human milk has one of the highest co n te n ts of lactose (mi lk suga r ) , 6 . 4%. C ow ’ s mil k h as a lactose co n te n t of 4.6% Dairy Data