DATTERY PROCESSING:
Discover all the innovative technologies for high-quality juices, pastes and concentrates!
The date is a fruit with millennial origins, cultivated mainly in the arid regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
Known since antiquity for its extraordinary nutritional properties, this fruit is today an essential ingredient in numerous food preparations. Rich in natural sugars, fibre, minerals and antioxidants, dates are a key resource for the modern food industry, which processes them into pastes, juices and concentrates for an ever-growing market.
The production of date derivatives
The date is not only a fruit to be eaten in its natural state, but is also widely used in the production of high-value derivatives. Date paste is a basic ingredient for cakes and baked goods, while date juices and concentrates are increasingly used as natural sweeteners as an alternative to common refined sugars. The processing of these derivatives requires advanced technologies that guarantee the highest quality and purity of the final product, meeting the needs of a market that is increasingly focusing on naturalness and sustainability.
Advanced Technologies for Date Processing
To obtain high-quality products, the date processing process must be optimised with innovative technologies that improve its organoleptic characteristics, stability and storage. Our technological solutions are specifically designed for the date processing industry and include three fundamental processes: membrane separation, demineralisation and concentration.
Membrane Separation: Purity and Quality
Membrane separation is an advanced technology that allows the juice or date paste to be filtered, removing impurities and unwanted substances without altering its nutritional properties. This process uses semi-permeable membranes to remove suspended solids, proteins and microorganisms, ensuring a clearer and more stable end product.
In the date processing industry, membrane separation is particularly useful for:
- Improving the transparency and consistency of date juice.
- Remove solid particles from the date paste without the use of chemicals.
- Extending the shelf life of the product by reducing the microbial load.
This technology is characterised by high efficiency and the ability to operate at low temperatures, avoiding thermal alterations that could compromise the taste and nutritional profile of the product.
Demineralisation: Maximum Product Purity
Demineralisation is an essential process to improve the quality of date products by reducing the content of undesirable minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium. Although minerals are naturally present in the fruit, their excessive concentration can alter the organoleptic characteristics and stability of juices and concentrates.
Thanks to our demineralisation technology, producers can achieve:
- A more neutral taste, ideal for diversified food applications.
- A higher microbiological and chemical stability over time.
- A product that is more suitable for mixing with other ingredients, without flavour or colour interference.
Demineralisation is particularly useful in the production of date concentrates for the food and nutraceutical industries, where purity is an essential requirement.
Concentration
The concentration of date juice is a key step in reducing the volume of the product, improving its preservation and facilitating its transportation. This process is based on the removal of water through advanced technologies that preserve the organoleptic and nutritional properties of the fruit.
- Our concentration solutions offer numerous advantages
- Reduced logistics costs due to a smaller product volume.
- Increased stability of the concentrate without the need for preservatives.
Preservation of the date’s natural sugars without compromising on quality.
The use of low-temperature concentration systems guarantees a final product with a rich and authentic flavour, ideal for use in natural sweeteners and high-end food preparations.
Why Choose Our Date Processing Technologies
Investing in advanced date processing technology means ensuring superior quality products, optimising production processes and reducing waste. Our solutions are designed to meet the specific needs of date paste, juice and concentrate producers, ensuring maximum efficiency, sustainability and excellent results.
If you are a producer and would like to improve the quality of your date products, contact us to find out how our technologies can help you achieve your production goals with tailor-made solutions.
