FOOD GRADE DEFOAMER / ANTIFOAM

Foam can be a problem in food & beverage processing because it can interfere with the production process, contaminate the product and make it particularly difficult to package and ship. The antifoaming agents work by breaking the surface tension of the foam, which causes it to collapse.

Duro Kimia’s silicone-based Food Grade antifoaming agent complies to stringent food processing use standards. In order to maximise production, this specialty additive is developed for brewing, food processing and other applications where a highly-effective and quick knockdown of foam is required.

The Food Grade antifoam is qualified with Halal and Kosher Certifications.

Terms: Food Grade Defoamer or Antifoam

Percentage silicone (%)20
Specific gravity (25°C)1.0
AppearanceOff white, viscous emulsion

KEY FEATURES

  • Safe for human consumption

  • Do not alter the taste or texture of food products

  • Considerable shelf-life

  • Halal and Kosher certified

  • Excellent compatibility

  • Highly effective – Enabling attainment of foam control with minimum addition of non-nutrient additives

  • Easily re-extracted from beer by normal filtration processes

APPLICATIONS

  • Brewery operations

  • Bottle or container filling operations

  • During mixing of beverages

  • In fermentation tanks

  • Overall processing and cleaning

  • Potato washing and peeling process in caustic bath

  • Removal of water to produce puree

  • Tea extraction process

  • Commonly used in: Alcohol, beverages, fruits, vegetables, bread, pasta, potato, diary, meat, poultry, seafood, soybeans/tofu, brine, flavour additives, vegetable oils, confectionery, desserts, jam, sugar and animal feeds

BENEFITS OF ANTIFOAM IN F&B PRODUCTION

  • Improved product quality
    Foam can cause food products to become contaminated, off-flavored, and difficult to package and ship. Food grade antifoaming agents help to prevent these problems, which can lead to improved product quality.

  • Increased production efficiency
    Foam can interfere with the production process, leading to downtime and lost productivity. Food grade defoamer help to reduce foam formation, which leads to increased production efficiency.

  • Reduced waste
    Foam can cause food products to be rejected or discarded. Food grade antifoam help to reduce foam formation, which can lead to reduced waste.

  • Improved safety
    Foam can create slippery surfaces, which can lead to accidents. Food grade defoaming agents help to reduce foam formation, which can improve safety in the workplace.

HOW DOES FOOD GRADE ANTIFOAM WORK? – THE MECHANISM OF ANTIFOAM

  • Adsorbing to the air-water interface
    This prevents air bubbles from forming in the first place.

  • Depleting the surface-active agents that are responsible for foam formation
    This can be done by adding substances that compete with these agents for surface attachment.

  • Producing a film that covers the air-water interface
    This prevents air bubbles from forming and growing.

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