Food Processing 

Carbochem® Activated Carbon is a key processing aid for the food industry. It is used in various purification applications for treating food components such as:
• Sugar
• Glucose and fructose
• Edible oil (vegetable oils such as palm, coconut, and sunflower)
• Flavors
• Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
• Glycerin
• Citric Acid
• Fruit Juice (apple, pear, grape)

The applications of Carbochem® Activated Carbon in the food processing industry include:
• Decolorizing
• Removal of components such as 2-AAP, phenolics and HMF
• Improving color stability

Carbochem® Activated Carbons for food processing are supplied in powder and granular form. We provide added-value by assessing your process and operating conditions to supply the most suitable type of carbon and offer recommendations for optimization to achieve improved efficiency and lower production costs.

Additionally, we offer many grades of resin from our line of IonPlus™ Ion Exchange Resins for applications in the food processing industry, including:
• Arsenic removal
• De-ashing
• Glucose treatment
• Sugar treatment
• HMF removal
• Decolorizing

Contact us to discuss the requirements for your food processing application