Membrane Technologies in Juice Clarification: Comparative Study of UF and NF Systems
Keywords:
Membrane Technologies, Juice Processing, Beverage Processing, Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration, Beverage Filtration, Filtration Performance.Abstract
This study examines juicing practices concerning membrane methods to clarify juices using
ultrafiltration (UF) and nanofiltration (NF) classifying membranes. It utilizes experimentation and simulation
to assess operational efficiency, product quality, and sustainability. Both UF and NF were observed to
improve juice clarity to a significant extent, although NF was observed to provide finer separation albeit at
higher energy costs. Comparative analysis illustrates that the choice of membrane considerably depends on
what target quality specification aims for while taking into consideration an economic aspect. The gap this
investigation fills is the selection of membrane technology to enhance beverage industry processes through
technological clarifications.
