The manufacturing of milk, cheese, butter, and milk powder demands rigorous quality control to ensure that the products consistently meet the high standards mandated by food production regulations.
Filtration is extremely important in the dairy industry as it helps to ensure products are safe for consumption, have a longer shelf life, and overall, produce a higher-quality final product. It ensures milk and other dairy products are free from contaminants like bacteria, spores, and particulate matter. At Fileder, we offer effective filtration solutions for food and dairy businesses in the UK.
The Challenges
- Separation of food components
- Cryptosporidium and other parasites protection
- Bacteria removal from wash-down water
- Feed water purification
- Product appearance and quality
- Site facilities including boiler efficiency
Applications
Water Treatment For The Food and Dairy Industry
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As the quality of water can vary, we provide water filters to help dairy manufacturers maintain the quality of the water and eliminate any contaminants before it’s used in the process.
Here are just some of the examples of filtration methods we offer in the food and dairy industry:
- Particulate removal (such as pulp) in juices. For this, bag filters and pleated filters are required.
- Bacteria removal in milk production using absolute-rated pleated filters.
- Reverse osmosis is generally used to remove water from some fluids to concentrate the desired liquid.
Without filtration from a reputable brand, dairy products can harbour harmful bacteria, unwanted impurities, and residual contaminants that can compromise taste, safety, and shelf life.
Take the Next Steps
If you’re looking to improve your dairy filtration process, we can help. Whether you’re looking for recommendations, want more information about a specific product, or are ready to place an order, get in touch with us today, and one of our filtration experts can guide you through the process.
The Role of Water in the Dairy Sector
Water plays a crucial role in the dairy sector. It maintains the health of the animal the milk comes from, whilst helping clean, cool, and sanitise throughout the dairy production chain. Approximately 85-90% of milk is composed of water, making it essential to ensure its safety for consumption.
Why Filtration Matters in Dairy Processing
Dairy products are highly sensitive to microbial contamination and the build-up of particulates. It’s therefore important to invest in a high-quality dairy filtration system to:
- Improve the clarity and consistency of dairy products
- Reduce risk of spoilage and extend shelf life
- Protect downstream equipment and membranes
- Meet regulatory and hygiene standards
From milk and cheese to yoghurt and other whey-based products, filtration is a critical step in the production process to ensure product integrity.
Dairy Filtration Solutions
Cheese Brine Filtration
Brine is essential in the manufacturing of cheese, but it can also become a source of microbial contamination. It’s therefore important that dairy filtration solutions are used to remove contaminants, maintaining brine clarity and consistency.
Integrity Testing
Integrity testing is crucial for validating sterile filtration systems. It helps dairy processors meet food safety standards and maintain process control.
Advantages of Dairy Filters and Dairy Filtration
Dairy filtration offers many benefits for the food and dairy industry, including:
- Safeguarding product safety – filters ensure dairy products are safe for consumption and meet safety standards, and remain free from contaminants like bacteria, spores, and particulates.
- Enhancing product quality – dairy filters improve the taste and freshness of products by removing curd and fat residues, which enhance texture, flavour, and clarity.
- Extending shelf life – filtration in the dairy industry extends the shelf life of products by removing bacteria effectively.
- Customised milk composition – membrane filtration allows dairy producers to fine-tune their products by adjusting protein, mineral, and lactose levels to ensure a consistent composition that reliably meets product specifications.
Accreditations
At Fileder, we ensure our filters meet crucial standards so that they are in line with dairy industry regulations.
- Quality Standard ISO 9001 – provides a framework to respond to changing quality requirements in line with the changing demands across society, economics, and the environment.
- Environment Standard ISO 14001 – provides a framework for organisations to develop an effective EMS (environmental management system).
- Health & Safety Standard ISO 45001 – enables organisations to provide safe and healthy workplaces by reducing health and safety risks and continuously improving occupational health and safety performance.
Why Choose Fileder for Your Dairy Filtration Systems
At Fileder, we have decades of experience providing efficient dairy filtration systems to producers in the UK. We know the unique challenges that are faced in this industry, and our qualified filtration experts are here to provide advice and guidance wherever possible. Whether it’s recommendations, training, or general advice on your current filtration system, we can help. Contact us today for more information.
FAQs
What types of filters are used in the dairy industry?
Fileder supplies a wide range of filtration solutions, including membrane filters, depth filters, bag filters, and housings. These are used for milk standardisation, whey processing, water treatment, steam sterilisation, and gas filtration.
Are your filters food-safe and compliant?
Yes, all of our dairy filtration products are manufactured using food-grade, regulatory-approved materials that comply with UK, EU, and international food safety standards.
Can filtration be customised for specific dairy applications?
Different filtration technologies (such as microfiltration for microbial removal or ultrafiltration for protein concentration) are tailored to suit each stage of dairy processing, from raw milk to finished products.
Do you offer technical support for installation and operation?
Yes, our team provides expert technical guidance on system selection, sizing, installation, and integration into existing dairy processing lines.
Who do you supply within the dairy sector?
We work with dairy producers of all sizes, from family-run creameries to multinational producers, supplying filters for milk, cheese, yoghurt, whey, ice cream, and ingredient processing.
