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Effective wet processing solutions for coconut products Maximum efficiency and more profit

Global demand for coconut products Processing nature’s gift the Alfa Laval way sterilizers with direct steam injection (DSI) is on the rise. Coconut producers are Touted as nature’s energy rich in modules as well as plate- and tubular- therefore searching for innovative and minerals, the coconut is a based modules, and aseptic fillers for ways to improve product quality and versatile . Due to far-reaching health sterile packaging. Our vast experience, boost yield while ensuring safety and and beauty benefits, coconut products – deep process knowledge and a broad minimizing operating costs. As a from water, milk, cream, neera or virgin equipment portfolio help processors get trustworthy partner to coconut (VCO) – are in great demand the most out of the fruit. producers worldwide, Alfa Laval has among consumers worldwide. vast experience in providing reliable, Coconut water pasteurization, steriliza- energy-efficient processing solutions Preserving the natural coconut taste, tion, separation and evaporation to help meet consumer demand. colour and aroma is essential for Ensuring gentle product treatment helps consumer appeal. Which is why Alfa safeguard natural taste, texture, colour, Laval has worked closely with coconut aroma and health benefits. Using a producers to provide them with innovative combination of Alfa Laval separators and processes. These not only enhance heat treatment modules ensures that product quality and value, but also unwanted substances are safely and increase process efficiency, product effectively removed from the products. quality, yield and profitability. Hermetically sealed, these separators Complete coconut processing solutions feature the Oxy-Stop liquid seal that As one of the world’s leading suppliers of prevents product oxidation and the loss heat transfer, separation and fluid of volatile aromas or carbon dioxide. handling equipment and complete Specially designed Alfa Laval thermal process lines, Alfa Laval helps food and modules minimize thermal damage beverage companies around the world to thereby preserving the taste and consist- optimize operations and continuously ency of natural coconut water. One such improve processes. module is the Alfa Laval SteriTherm direct steam injection (DSI) module and We offer comprehensive coconut FDA-compliant Alfa Laval bag-in-box and processing solutions as well as individual bag-in-drum aseptic filling systems components. Among them are centri- designed for high pH products. More Alfa Laval disc stack separator fuges for clarification and purification, than 10 such filling systems have been pasteurizers for and water, approved by the FDA.

Alfa Laval ViscoLine sterilizer Alfa Laval aseptic filler Alfa Laval plate pasteurizer Boost productivity and profitability Many leading coconut product manufacturers in Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand have installed complete Alfa Laval processing lines for coconut water, milk, cream and virgin coconut oil. These systems include separators, plate heat exchangers, DSI sterilizers and aseptic fillers. The results? Higher productivity, energy savings and better profit margins.

Customized engineered-to-order Alfa Laval coconut processing equipment Optimizing virgin coconut oil produc- process modules Depending on your needs, Alfa Laval can tion for higher yields As a global solutions provider, Alfa Laval provide individual equipment to existing Alfa Laval’s three-stage separation system offers modular skid-mounted process process lines and complete modules for for the production of virgin coconut oil systems that are engineered to your processing into high-quality improves the end product quality. requirements and fully optimized for your products. All relevant engineering work Processing in three stages results in the plant. Easy-to-install and ready-to-use, can be supplied upon request. highest quality coconut milk, coconut these factory-tested modules include: cream and virgin coconut oil, with higher • Alfa Laval ViscoLine™ tubular heat lauric acid values and lower peroxide • Fully automatic inline evaporator exchanger values. modules for high quality coconut water • Disc stack separators and coconut milk concentrates • Alfa Laval ultrafiltration system Extending performance • ThinkTop® valve modules with built-in • AlfaVap cassette evaporator To stay ahead of your competitors, it is sensors for optimum control • Alvac aroma recovery system crucial to continuously find new ways of • Thermal modules, including pasteuri- • BaseLine and FrontLine™ plate heat improving your processes. We make sure ers, aseptic sterilizers, plate and tubular exchangers that your equipment performs at its best – heat exchangers and DSI, for gentle • AlCip cleaning module keeping you at the forefront. product treatment • Sanitary flow handling and tank cleaning equipment To ensure fast startup and commission- • AlfaTherm pasteurizer Why Alfa Laval? ing, we perform rigorous pre-delivery • SteriTherm direct steam injector (DSI) • Global supplier with local support testing on every module prior to delivery. sterilizers • A single, reliable partner for all Lower installation costs, a compact • Aseptic bag-in-box and bag-in-drum your needs footprint and state-of-the-art technology fillers • Vast experience in delivering are also advantages of using • Alfa Laval flow control and automation solutions for the coconut industry skid-mounted Alfa Laval process modules systems • All components are pre-tested – not to mention maximum production efficiency and higher margins. These are backed by a full range of and meet the requirements of the training and support services. 3-A Sanitary Standard

Standard Alfa Laval three-stage separation system for virgin coconut oil production

Coconut milk from screw press and vibro screen or filter Disc stack Disc stack Disc stack separator separator separator Buffer tank VCO Vacuum dryer Balance Balance Balance Feed tank tank tank tank Filter

Coconut milk Coconut cream Cloudy VCO Heat Drum filler exchanger

Coconut skim milk Alfa Laval in brief

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineered solutions.

Our equipment, systems and services are dedicated to helping customers optimize the performance of their processes. Time and time again.

We help our customers to heat, cool, separate and transport products such as oil, water, chemicals, beverages, foodstuffs, starch and pharmaceuticals.

Our worldwide organization works closely with customers in almost 100 countries to help them stay ahead.

How to contact Alfa Laval

Up-to-date contact details for all countries are available on our website at www.alfalaval.com

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