Selection of Filtration Systems to Improve the Quality of Beverage and Paste Production

Abstract

This paper presents the critical role of the selection of filtration system to be used in the beverage industry in the small medium scale production enterprises to ensure quality and consumer satisfaction as well as product competitiveness. Previously, in the small medium enterprise, tedious work is done manually to separate leaves and other contaminants for the filtration process. To maintain the quality of the beverage and paste production, the whole process must be controlled, starting with the homogenizer until the filtration process. Mildheat treatment will be applied in the homogenizer process. The selection process for filtration systems is examined in-depth, considering factors like particle size removal, preservation of flavor and nutritional components, and the prevention of spoilage. The filtration is selected according to the best type of filtration that meets the criteria of improving the quality of the production as well as reducing the manpower and processing time. The filtration will then be placed in the homogenizer unit. Ultimately, the judicious choice of filtration systems which is mesh filtration can significantly enhance the quality and it is selected based on its advantages over the other filtration systems.