Search GET IN TOUCH ABOUT US INDUSTRIES PRODUCTS RESOURCES SERVICES CONTACT US Food & Beverages Applications Edible oil / Vegetable Oil Filtration is an essential process in the purification of edible oil/vegetable oil and ensures that all undesirable particles are removed whilst the quality of the oil is maintained. Amafilter® solid liquid filtration solutions are designed to filter the finest particles and contaminants from the products, delivering only the very best product quality. Filtration steps in edible/vegetable oil Depending on the type of oil and final purpose, the oil is processed in a sequence of process steps which can be divided as follows: Crude oil filtration for removal of feet. Miscella filtration for production of lecithin from gums. Bleached and/or detoxified oil filtration to remove color and other components. Winterised oil filtration to remove waxes to enhance cold stability. Catalyst filtration to remove nickel catalyst after hydrogenation of the oil. Residual catalyst filtration to remove solid nickel catalyst after transitioning to nickel soaps. Deodorised oil filtration to remove impurities formed during deodorization. Safety filtration to improve filtrate quality and/or to protect sequential equipment. Polishing filtration to improve product quality Amafilter® has a comprehensive range of filtration equipment suitable for edible/vegetable oil applications, which includes our renowned CRICKETFILTER®, the VERSIS® vertical and HORIZONTAL PRESSURE LEAF FILTER SYSTEMS, cartridge housings and filter housings. CASE STUDIES & APPLICATION DATA SHEET DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD Sugar and Sweeteners Filtration is an essential process in the purification of sugar and sweeteners and ensures that all undesirable particles are removed whilst the quality and characteristics of the sugar & sweetening product are maintained. Amafilter® solid liquid filtration solutions are designed to filter the finest particles and contaminants from the products, delivering only the very best product quality. Sugar products are derived from sugar beet primarily in northern hemisphere and sugar cane from the southern hemisphere. Filtration processes in sugar and sweeteners: Depending on the type of sugar/sweetener and the final purpose, the product is processed in a sequence of filtration steps which can be divided as follows: 1st stage Carbonation using Lime and Carbon Dioxide to precipitate impurities. 2nd stage Carbonation using Lime and Carbon Dioxide to precipitate impurities. Sulphitation using Sulphur Dioxide to remove excess calcium. Thick Juice Filter for removal of solids. Standard Liquor Filter – further clarification of product Re-melt Filters to produce Syrup used for Dilution. Molasses Filters for a portion of the stream as the other portion is crystalized. Polishing / Guard Filtration – ensuring final product quality Amafilter® has a comprehensive range of filtration equipment suitable for the sugar processing industry, including our well recognised CRICKETFILTER®, the VERSIS® vertical and HORIZONTAL PRESSURE LEAF FILTER SYSTEMS, bag filters, cartridge housings and strainers. CASE STUDIES DOWNLOAD Services We take our responsibility in partnering with our customers seriously and provide a range of services aimed at supporting our customers effectively and assisting them to resolve their filtration challenges. SERVICES Contact us Find out more about how amafilter®, part of Filtration Group, can assist you solve your solid liquid filtration challenges and improve your processes. CONTACT US ABOUT US Brands Locations Quality News Careers INDUSTRIES Food & Beverage Chemical Minerals & Mining PRODUCTS Systems Filter Elements Filter Housings RESOURCES Application Data Sheets Blog Brochures Case Studies Product Datasheets Reference Projects Videos SERVICES Engineering Services Field Services Lab Services CONTACT US Sales Terms & Conditions Purchase Terms & Conditions Terms of Use Privacy Policy FILTRATION GROUP CORPORATION © 2021 AMA Filtration. All Rights Reserved To provide you better service Filtration Group uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.I AGREE