Steam Treatment
A new cutting edge steam treatment technology is now available in our factory in Türkiye!
We have the capacity to meet the required demands in our state-of-the-art steam treatment unit. 99.98% of all microorganisms, including pathogens, can be destroyed in treatment using dry steam. This method is not only natural and healthy, but also it can offer hygienic products to the consumer by extending its shelf life of the products. All of this is done while maintaining the colour and odour of the herbs. Our in-house steam sterilization process for microbial reduction, a well maintained and up to date in–house Lab for pathogen testing, and quality assurance safety programs with 3rd party audits guarantee a clean & safe processing environment.
Fact Sheet:
The product enters the spiral tube at a constant flow rate.
The product is heated up by direct contact with the hot tube and progresses inside the tube under the effect of its vibrations.
A small amount of steam, usually around 5 to 10%, is then injected to highly reduce the remaining micro‐organisms, preserving as much as possible the organoleptic properties of the product.
The product is stabilized and cooled down in a vibrating fluidized bed by HEPA filtered air.
The product exits at around “ambient temperature +10°C” and it is ready for packing.
Comparison with Conventional Technology
| Standard Autoclave Steam Treatment | Karya Agro Steam Treatment |
|---|---|
| Batch Type | Continuous |
| No mixing | Constant Mixing |
| Non-uniform treatment | Uniform Treatment |
| No precise control | Precise Process Control |
| No cooling | Cooling with HEPA-filtered air |
| High risk of recontamination | No recontamination |
| Damage of color | No color change |
| Slow | Fast |