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Food
Preparation of Samples for Aflatoxin TestingAflatoxins are produced by various types of molds which can grow on foodstuffs such as pistachio nuts, peanuts,…
Dispersion of Filter Aid PowdersBefore racking into containers most beer, particularly lager, is filtered to remove yeast and other solid matter in…
Dispersion of Beer Foam Head Retaining AgentsIngredients such as propylene glycol alginate (PGA) may be added to beer to stabilize the foam head and to aid…
Preparation of Isinglass FiningsLager beer is brewed using “bottom fermenting” yeast which sinks during fermentation. A storage period follows to…
Production of Cream LiqueursCream liqueurs are an emulsion of cream with an alcoholic spirit such as brandy, whisky, vodka, etc. Which may be in…
Manufacture of Baby Milk and Infant FormulaBaby milk or infant formula is primarily used as a substitute for human milk. Other uses include “Follow-up” products…
Processed CheeseProcessed Cheese is a blend of cheese, water and other permitted additional ingredients (depending on legislation) such…
Production of Flavored Milk DrinksFlavored milk drinks are available in many varieties. Viscosities range from that of whole milk, to “thick milkshake”…
Preparation of Ice Cream MixesIce cream mixes are formulated from either whole milk, skim milk, cream, or in some cases water, with a number of added…
Ice Cream Manufacture -- Hydration of Stabilizers and Emulsifiers Stabilizers and Emulsifiers make up only a small proportion of an ice cream mix (typically no more than 1%) but…
Preparation of Margarine and Low Fat SpreadsMargarine is a blend of around 80% vegetable oil or animal fat, and 20% water with added salt, flavorings, color and…
Premixes for Mousses and other Aerated DessertsA mousse is typically a dessert which has set with a light foam-like consistency. This structure is obtained by the…
Manufacture of Sweetened Condensed MilkSweetened condensed milk (SCM) is concentrated milk to which sugar has been added to act as a preservative. It differs…
Preparation of Premixes for Yogurt and Other Cultured Milk DessertsYogurts (and other cultured milk desserts) are produced by fermentation of milk by the addition of certain types of…
Soft Drink Manufacture - Dispersion of Artificial Sweeteners“Low Calorie,” “Sugar-free” or “Diet” soft drinks are formulated with artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame,…
Manufacture of Cloud Emulsions for Soft DrinksClouding agents are used in soft drink manufacture to give a more natural appearance to products with a low juice…
Soft Drink Manufacture - Dispersion/Hydration of Functional IngredientsIngredients such as gums, starches, alginates, etc., are found in many soft drinks including fruit juices, concentrated…
Soft Drink Manufacture - Preparation of Sugar SyrupsThe sugar content of carbonated and still soft drinks varies considerably according to whether the product is to be…
High Speed Reclamation of ConfectioneryConfectionery may require reclamation or reworking for a number of reasons; When high speed production lines stop…
Refining of Edible OilsEdible oils obtained from coconut, corn, cottonseed, olive, palm, peanut, soybean, sunflower, etc., contain gums and…
Production of Flavor EmulsionsFlavor emulsions are used in a wide range of foods, carbonated soft drinks and dairy products.
Dispersion of Pectin for Jellies and PreservesPectin is a polysaccharide obtained from a variety of fruits. It is used as a thickening and gelling agent in a wide…
Hydration of Xanthan GumXanthan gum (E415) is a polysaccharide widely used for its thickening and stabilizing effect on emulsions and…
Preparation of Batter and Coating MixesBatter mixes are widely used as a coating for deep-fried foods and in many other products including cakes, doughnuts,…
Deagglomerating Batter MixesThe installation of a Silverson In-Line mixer has solved production problems for a major food processor. They…
Preparation of Brines for the Meat IndustryA number of functional ingredients are added to meat to act as preservatives, flavoring, coloring, etc. These are…
Preparation of Petfood Gravies and GelsMost tinned dog and cat food is based on a slurry of meat or meat derivatives and cereals. Some products also contain…
Mayonnaise ManufactureLarge scale production is normally carried out using plant specifically designed for mayonnaise manufacture. This…
Preparation of MustardsMustards are made in a variety of forms, with various flavors and textures. They can however be divided into two basic…
Production of Salad DressingsThere are many products which could be described as salad dressings, including many sauces. There are further…
Manufacture of Tomato Sauces and KetchupsTomato sauces are used in many products including frozen foods, pasta sauces and pizza toppings, etc. A typical tomato…
Chemical
Production of Polymer Modified Bitumen for Road SurfacingPolymer modified bitumen is increasingly used in road surfacing. Unmodified bitumen is sensitive to extremes in…
Manufacture of PesticidesPesticides can be categorized into several groups - Fungicide, Herbicide, Insecticide, etc. There are many different…
Refining of Vegetable Oils for BiofuelsThere is considerable growth in the use of vegetable oils such as palm, rape seed, soybean, sunflower, etc., as an…
Preparation of Drilling FluidsDrilling fluids (or drilling muds) have several functions, including carrying bore cuttings to the surface, cooling and…
High Speed Dissolving of Viscosity Index Improvers in LuboilsLuboils, in common with most fluids, experience reduced viscosity at high operating temperatures. This results in a…
Manufacture of Ink Jet Coding & Marking InksInks for bar coding, batch numbering, use-by date marking and other identification purposes are used in many industries…
Redispersion of Filter CakeThe solid material obtained from filtration or centrifugation of a suspension is called filter cake. This usually…
Polymer/Pigment Dispersion in Textile ManufactureA textile manufacturer was faced with a dramatic increase in demand for one of their most popular products which…
High Speed Dispersion of Titanium DioxideTitanium dioxide (TiO2) is chemically inert and has exceptional opacity and whiteness. These properties have led to its…
Preparation of Paper CoatingsPaper coatings impart a variety of properties, both decorative (whiteness, opacity, etc.) and functional (smoothness,…
High Speed Dispersion of BentoniteBentonite is a naturally occurring aluminum silicate clay which can take up several times its own weight of water to…
Dispersion of Fumed SilicaFumed Silica (also called colloidal silica) is a fluffy white powder with an extremely low density, marketed under…
Xanthan gum in Chemical ApplicationsXanthan gum is a polysaccharide widely used for its thickening and stabilizing effect on emulsions and suspension,…
Preparation of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) SolutionsPolyvinyl Alcohol (PVA, sometimes referred to as PVOH) is a water soluble polymer used widely in adhesives, paints,…
Cosmetics/Toiletries
Dispersion and Hydration of Carbopol® Carbopol® is a water soluble vinyl polymer, used as an emulsifying, stabilizing, suspending, thickening and gelling…
Manufacture of Deodorants and AntiperspirantsA deodorant stops odor by killing skin bacteria with biocides and masking odor through fragrance. An antiperspirant…
Production of Cosmetic Creams and LotionsCosmetic creams and lotions are used for a variety of purposes such as cleansing and moisturizing. The ingredients of…
Manufacture of Sun Tan Creams and LotionsThe formulation of sun tan creams is a complex science. Due to increased demand for higher sun protection factors…
Dilution of High Active SurfacantsSurfactants such as Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES) are widely used in shampoo, bubble bath, liquid detergent and other…
Lipstick ManufactureLipsticks consist of a pigment dispersed into a mixture of oils and waxes. The range of pigments and other raw…
Nail Varnish ManufactureNail varnish (also called nail polish or enamel) is a lacquer consisting of ingredients as illustrated in the table…
Manufacture of ShampoosShampoos are a mixture of surfactants, conditioning agents, and many other ingredients in an aqueous base. In addition…
Manufacture of ToothpasteToothpastes are generally either white abrasive pastes or clear gels. Although the formulations differ, they are made…
Pharmaceutical
Production of Pharmaceutical Cream and OintmentsPharmaceutical preparations for treatment of conditions such as rashes, skin irritation, stings, fungal infections,…
Manufacture of Ophthalmic and Contact Lens SolutionsContact lens solutions include different products which perform a range of functions including cleaning, disinfecting,…
Production of Cough Mixtures and Pharmaceutical SyrupsTraditional cough mixtures are formulated around a syrup at 60-75% concentration which is made from sucrose,…
Mixing of Sterile IngredientsTo respond to legislative and customer requirements, the pharmaceutical industry is having to demand ever increasing…
Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Tablet CoatingsPharmaceutical tablets are given a coating for a number of reasons:
• To improve the appearance and aid…