The food technology industry is developing rapidly. For this industry, it is more important than ever to be able to change quickly, adapt processes and seize opportunities. Within the sector, the demand for smart industry is also increasing, with a growing importance for 3D food printing. Obtaining high-quality, low-cost raw material is both a challenge and an opportunity.

Thanks to  IKERA RD8 technology, opportunities have opened up to satisfy the demand for innovative raw materials from organic products .Since this processing of the organic products can be carried out at room temperatures, none of the natural qualities are lost.

Thermal energy is the main source of energy used which can be obtained from renewable energies such as CSP, MINI-CSP, FVT, biomass and residual heat, as well as non-renewable energies or a combination of the above mentioned.

The original product first is moved into a tank from which we ensure its homogenisation, after which to continue through the IKERA RD8 physical reactor. Here only H₂O evaporates and is then condensed and mineralised as needed. Alternatively the water can also be disposed of due to the high quality.

The remaining solid part, with a desired humidity as low as 0,2%, still holds all its qualities as it has been processed at room temperature and it is free of bacteria.

The final stage of the process is for the remaining solid part to be the transferred from the reactor to the packing station.