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TEC Square continuous extraction – Efficient and consistent quality

TEC Square has developed a simple and effective way to extract coffee, tea or for instance soy beans in a continuous way. The process is based on a couple of very simple principle design features:

  • Effective mixing of ingredients in water.
  • Milling the ingredients in line, without having contact to air.
  • Effective separation of liquid and solids phase, where after.
  • The solid phase can be washed, and any remaining solids can be recuperated.
  • And the liquid phase is forwarded to a final cleaning operation.

This process can be enhanced by additional extraction steps if required.

This method of extraction is rather simple and can be operated in a 1-shift operation if needed. It is ideal for Multi-SKU production schedules and is easy to clean. During long runs this system provides quality and consistency.

This extraction system is very versatile and can be used for a variety of products.

  • Cold Brew Coffee Extraction
  • Soy Milk Extraction
  • Vegan Drink Extraction
  • Protein Extraction
  • Rice milk Extraction
  • Almond milk Extraction
  • Barely Milk Extraction
  • Pea Extraction

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Characteristics and Advantages of our Continuous Extraction Process

Characteristics
Advantages

Extraction Technology


Our continuous extraction technology is based on mixing of water and ingredients. Thereafter, the mix is further milled and extracted in a continuous mode.


  • Very versatile.
  • Very consistent quality.
  • Suitable for sensitive products.
  • High extraction yield.

Operation


Continuous operation for more than 48 hours is possible, favourising a low OPEX.


  • Low operation cost.
  • Low solids losses.
  • High heat recuperation.
  • High water recuperation.
  • Low waste-water volume.

Process Temperatures


Very versatile:
  • High temperatures will allow for good extraction properties.
  • Low Temperatures are equally possible, e.g. ideal for Cold Brew and products with heat sensitive proteins.

  • High quality of the product.
  • Low energy usage, sometimes no heating and/or cooling is required.
  • High retention of nutritional values.

Aroma and Taste


Our technology provides solutions to remove any unwanted taste profile.


  • Higher customer appreciation of the product.
  • Wider costumer segment.

Yield


Low product losses, as we include a wash-step in the design.


  • High efficiency.
  • Low product losses.
  • Long running hours.
  • Better return on investment.

Versatility


Other food stuffs and plants can be extracted on the same installation. We provide solutions for:
  • Cold Brew Extraction.
  • Tea Extraction.
  • Soy Milk Extraction.
  • Vegan products such as Oat, Barley, Rice, Nuts, Flax drinks etc.

  • Wide product range: Same process can be used for many products.

CIP


Hygienic execution, and the central CIP plant can be used for inline CIP.


  • Short CIP times. High OEE.
  • Fully automatic solution.

Capital Expenditure


Lower Capital expenditure as batch-based extraction systems.


  • The investment is about 80% of the investment for batch extraction technologies.
  • Small footprint.

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