Process studies and feasibility trials for resin plants, validate feasibility and product impact before scale up.
Pentafood develops structured process studies for food grade resin plants used in food and wine applications, validating technical feasibility and product impact on real samples before industrial sizing.
The study converts the request into measurable targets, defines a test protocol, runs lab and or pilot trials, verifies analytics, and provides clear sizing inputs plus cost estimates for industrialization and routine operation.
A process study defines how an ion exchange or adsorbent resin can achieve a specific result on a real food matrix.
It links performance, yield, repeatability, consumptions and management of regeneration streams, so decisions are based on measurable evidence and not assumptions.
Trials reduce risk when applications are new, matrices are complex, composition varies, sensory sensitivity is high, or the target is highly selective.
They are also recommended for revamping and optimization when an installed plant shows lower performance, higher consumptions or batch variability.
The workflow turns a technical request into an industrial pathway with clear targets, validated trials, repeatable operating conditions and decision ready outputs.
The request is converted into measurable targets, including parameters to reduce or increase, quality limits, sensory constraints, minimum yield and acceptance criteria.
We collect flow or volumes, pH and temperature window, suspended solids, existing pretreatments, plant constraints and the intended handling of utility and regeneration streams.
Representative samples are selected across lots and seasonality. Key variables are analyzed for design and evaluation, including conductivity and ash, ions, metals, color, target compounds and stability indicators.
Operating conditions, stop point, pre and post analytics, number of cycles, repeatability checks and controls are defined to preserve quality and sensory profile.
Media are selected for selectivity, capacity and matrix compatibility. Column tests estimate breakthrough behavior, yield and regeneration consumption, providing a data driven basis for scale up.
When needed, pilot trials confirm performance, cycle stability, regeneration and rinsing management and continuity behavior on more representative volumes.
The final output includes process specifications, column sizing, utilities sizing, CAPEX estimate for industrialization and OPEX estimate for operation, including consumptions, regeneration frequency, maintenance guidance and stream handling.
Ion exchange
Adsorption
Breakthrough curve
Suggested inputs:
flow or volume, pH and temperature, matrix composition, target, sensory constraints, pretreatments, continuity needs and stream handling plan.
Analytical results and trends, target comparison, recommended media and configuration, operating recipes and parameters, residual risks and safety conditions.
Breakthrough behavior, contact time, regeneration frequency, utilities requirements and operational constraints to support reliable scale up.
CAPEX estimate for industrialization and OPEX estimate for routine operation, including consumptions, maintenance and stream handling under the customer plan.
Pentafood combines long term experience in food and wine applications with trials on real product and a method focused on repeatability and quality.
The goal is not only to test a resin, but to define an industrial process that is reliable, controllable and cost sustainable.
Lab testing is best for quick screening of media and conditions on small volumes. Pilot testing validates continuity, cycle stability, regeneration and rinsing management and repeatability on more representative volumes.
Provide representative production samples across multiple lots or periods, including seasonality and pretreatments. When possible, include both average and worst case samples to define safety margins.
Yes. Sensory constraints and a stop point are defined. Pre and post comparisons help correlate process conditions with product results and avoid undesired effects.
Selection is based on target selectivity, compatibility with pH and temperature and matrix, usable capacity, kinetics and regeneration behavior. Column trials and data driven evaluation guide the choice.
Yes. The study includes CAPEX for industrialization and OPEX for operation, including consumptions, regeneration frequency, stream handling and maintenance guidance.
Often yes. Tests and analysis can update recipes, contact times, regeneration sequences and controls. When needed, targeted revamping actions can be evaluated for columns, valves and automation.
