Deepen the defoaming field, assist in efficient production, and provide one-stop foam solutions
As for the strengths of food antifoaming agents, they’re simply outstanding!
Release Date:
2021-12-02
As for the strengths of food antifoaming agents, they’re simply outstanding.
In modern life, everyone has likely encountered beverages—soy‑based drinks, craft beers, fruit juices, and dairy products are all widely consumed and virtually household names. As a result, the beverage industry accounts for more than half of the food sector and has fueled rapid growth across the industry. However, during mass production of fruit juices, soy‑based beverages, dairy products, and other foods, excessive stirring or prolonged exposure to air can lead to foaming and other issues.
When it comes to beverage processing, beverage plants typically rely on food-grade defoamers to address foaming issues that arise during production. Let’s examine the potential drawbacks of foam: if left untreated, excessive foam can overflow, increasing the risk of equipment corrosion and malfunctions; numerous air bubbles can also lead to inaccurate portioning and affect the beverage’s alcohol content; moreover, they can compromise the taste and overall quality of the product. This is where Shin‑Etsu’s defoamers step in to tackle this vexing challenge.
What’s the secret behind how defoamers make bubbles disappear? Let’s take a look at the science behind it. Defoamers reduce surface tension and, by creating low‑surface‑tension films, deliver remarkable defoaming performance. They also boast excellent environmental compatibility, meeting the food‑additive standards set by health regulations. Moreover, they exhibit chemical inertness, ensuring high stability and preventing any unwanted chemical reactions with other substances. That’s the key to making bubbles vanish—does that clear things up?