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Tech-Knowledge May 2023 Issue 21
Tech-Knowledge May 2023 Issue 21
www.pmg.engineering Vol .02-Issue .21-May 2023 TECH-KNOWLEDGE The Official PMG Engineering Newsletter FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY ENGINEERING & DESIGN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .02-Issue .21-May 2023 CONTENTS 1. WHITE PAPER A. Food Allergen B. Metal Contaminants Detection 2. INDUSTRY BUZZ Latest Food Industry News Updates 3. WEEKS HIGHLIGHT A Look Into The Main Events Of The Week 2-6 7-8 9 4. DID YOU KNOW? Fascinating Food Facts To Expand Knowledge 10-14 PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .02-Issue .21-May 2023 FOOD ALLERGEN Introduction Response of Food Allergen the trigger that can Food allergy is the term given to hypersensitive response induced in healthy human individual due to the certain food or food additive. And food allergen are naturally occurring proteins in food & food additives immune response causing hypersensitivity. Being a global problem, approximately 25% population in India suffers from food allergy, which is comparatively low to western countries where the percentage is high up to 40%. Percentage of food allergies in children’s are higher than that in adults. Allergies can be out-grown with age, might develop in later phase of life or may remain lifelong. Earlier due to lack of knowledge regarding consequence and non- specific and wide range of symptoms of food allergy, medical or concerned authorities did not entertain cases. Hence, first reported case was in 20th century and allergy caused was due to dairy product. As the effect of food allergens can toxic or nontoxic in nature, food manufacturing industries as well as government regulatory authorities are putting considerable effort on combating the issues caused by food allergens by promoting awareness and prevention method and one such initiative is labeling of allergens on the packs. Non- existence of any specific cure to food allergy, prevention possible by getting self-aware of the food the consumption of all foods containing allergen. is allergic and avoiding items one Hypersensitivity by individual Food allergens can stimulate different type of response. It can be either toxic or nontoxic in nature. Figure 1 shows the response and its classification and figure 2 summarizes the sub classification used for food Allergen & food intolerance. Food sensitivity response can be a.Immediate Type Food Allergy Response – Most commonly seen in young children that show allergic reaction when containing allergic food. In adults it’s generally observed, when specific food item is combined with alcohol, exercise or non- steroidal drugs chances are quite high to allergic reaction. b. Delayed-onset Type Food Allergy Response- Occurrence of allergic response is after several hours or days. It is an auto immune disease (Type III food allergy), where immune cells in the body the allergen protein and produce recognizes such as histamines and other compounds chemicals. Mechanism of Allergen tends system immune Human to produce antibodies against entry of any pathogenic or foreign compound. These produced antibodies in response to pathogen entry that may be caused due to the entry of pathogen. READ MORE.... PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .02-Issue .21-May 2023 PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER and reaction. When This is how human body protects itself through inbuilt immune system. Food Allergens develop quite similar conditions in human body in case of IgE mediated allergic food allergens are ingested, our body’s defense system antibodies secretes distributes (Immunoglobulin E) IgE antibodies comes in contact with mast cell and form sensitized cell. Sensitized cells reacts with allergic proteins, forming chemical substances such as histamines and other compounds that in body that escalates the allergic symptoms known as hypersensitivity. in body. Some of the IgE Classification of Hurdles All food poses threat of being food allergen, Commission however, Codex IgE (CAM)published a mediated allergy causing food. list of most common Alimantarius a. Cow’ milk b. Chicken Eggs c. Legumes (Peanuts, gram beans, green peas) d. Tree Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, Pistachio, Walnut) e. Sea Foods (Crustaceans, Fish) f. Cereals (Wheat, Barley, Rice, Corn, Sorghum) g. Spices (Turmeric, Cumin seeds) etc. Symptoms Allergy causing protein can affect the functioning of human body leading to disease related to skin, gastrointestinal, and digestive, cardiovascular. Most common symptoms are skin in rashes, mouth, swelling of face, lips & tongue, abnormal cramps, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, or constipation, wheezing & coughing, difficulty in breathing and loss of consciousness. flushed skin, hives, itchy sensation respiratory food allergy can poses threat to Apart from such unspecific & common issues, at times, life. Anaphylaxis is one of the most common condition that yearly results in deaths. This condition leads to drop in blood pressure, suffocation and breathing problem due to swelling in throat and airways in the lungs. Precautionary Steps 1. Avoidance: Avoidance is rejection of foods that can cause allergic reaction is highly recommended. It shall be helpful to be fully aware and note down of any history pf allergic reaction by consuming any specific food item, and eliminating it from diet. individual in any 2. Food Labelling: Manufacturing Industry should let know their consumer if the product contains any type of allergen material or has been processed in a line that has been used for manufacturing allergen containing product. This type of cautionary labels are required, as chances of cross contamination cannot be denied if same processing line is being used for allergen and non-allergen product. life them are not Having diverse food culture in India, there are many food item that can lead to food allergy however, majority of threatening. Sometimes mild symptoms during early phase may escalate with time leading to conditions such as anaphylaxis. Children being prone to these allergies immune system have chances of due to weak outgrowing time. No current treatment have led to avoidance as only preventive method, which has opened up vast opportunity for research & development in this field. It is one of the most challenging clinical problem and has major public importance. the allergy with PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .02-Issue .21-May 2023 METAL COTAMINANTS- DETECTION & REDUCTION Introduction Preventing Metal Contamination Metal Contamination is type of contamination where food is contaminated with metal particles comes in contact with manufacturing food product and is a primary concern of consumer safety and product quality. Food product can be contaminated during various ways such as usage of metal contaminated raw material, metal particles from broken processing equipment, from faulty human interference, from Packaging Material etc. Metal contamination is a big headache in industries such as chemicals and packaging industries. food, beverage, pharma, Sources of Metal Contamination Contaminated raw material, not following Good Manufacturing Practices inside processing hall, poor installation and lack of maintenance can be major source of metallic contamination. In food industry most of metallic contamination are categorized into three category. common type To develop any preventive measure it is essential to have full understating of all possible way of metal contamination can occur in food product. Most effective method of preventing metallic contamination is having a fully developed and efficient metal detection system 1.Primary screening of Ingredient Processing ingredients should be inspected and checked for metallic contamination if any, as there into is chances or metal being disintegrated fragments during processing and hard to detect in later processing steps. Following points to be confirmed before accepting raw material -Raw material containers to be staple free as there are chances of staple pins to fall in product during debagging the product. -Avoid using meat and carcass with metal tag on them of metallic contamination. -Passing all incoming ingredients through metal detector or magnet traps for early detection and prevention. sources they are as 2. Preventive maintenance plan -Identification of any defective or faulty equipment to be shared and required steps for maintenance to be take care immediately. READ MORE.... PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .02-Issue .21-May 2023 -Maintenance should be carried out un a planned way, aiming for minimum rear and tear. -Critical location, prone to metallic contamination to be specified -Keeping record of maintenance and corrective action carried out -Maintenance and checked details to be indicated on equipment itself for information purpose. 3. Following Good Engineering Practices -Maintenance inside processing area can led to remaining of metallic components in processing line or any adjacent area, hence all maintenance work should be done outside the processing building where ever possible. -After maintenance, thoroughly cleaned before re-installation. All maintenance tools should be codes or marked when being taken into processing section equipments should be 4. Following Good Manufacturing Practices Operators or workers being exposed to food product or entering food facility should avoid carrying items such as watch, paper clips, staples, ring, earrings, pin, non-metallic pen, finger neckless, bracelet, or any metallic item that is forbidden in the processing facility. Metal Detection System A way forward to fight this serious condition is developing an effective metal detection system in food industries. Following evident advantages can be easily achieved by incorporating a metal detection system in existing food safety system of manufacturing units: 1.Metal increasing brand trust and retailers confidence. 2.Compliance of all regulatory and requirement in reference to industry standards. 3.No product failure hence product recall. free high quality and safe product low probability of legislative 4. Identification of superior quality raw material suppliers. These points helps manufacturer in achieving better brand value along with reduced overall operating cost. Metal detector Metal detectors are equipment that are now being widely used in food & pharma industry for safe and superior quality item production. Metal detectors are one of the important frontline metal detection system and advisable to used and even considered as CCP before finished good dispatch. Metal detector comprises of coils (Multiple coils for more effective magnetic field) connected to high frequency radio transmitter and when a metal passes through the first coils this high frequency field is disturbed. This disturbance causes changes in the voltage that is interpreted as output. Metal detectors can be used at various stages of production- For line- screening 1.After processing line- Detection of any metal residue from maintenance, broken metal particle from processing equipment and human errors. Before filling & Packing line, metal detector can prevent the dispatch of faulty final product. 2.Before processing raw material inspection at material reception. This helps as of metal and primary contaminants by initial screening preventing usage of contaminated material for processing. 3.In-processing- in process CCP can be used for detection of any chances of malfunctioning of equipments such as breaking of blade or any part into the product or failure of processing that can result the equipment cost that maintenance. Integrating metal detectors rejection result high can in in PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .01 Newsletter READ MORE.... Vol .02-Issue .21-May 2023 4. Identification of superior quality raw material suppliers. in achieving These points helps manufacturer better brand value along with reduced overall operating cost. Sensitivity Actual operating sensitivity gets fluctuates and factors affecting loss in sensitivity are 1.Metal Type Metal contaminants found widely in food industry can be categorized in a. Ferrous- Easily detected as it is both magnetic and conductive b. Non- Ferrous- Doesn’t possess magnetic nature but is good conductor c. Stainless Steel – Most difficult to detect, as its poor conductor as well as shows non-magnetic feature. Aperture Height Ferrous & Non- Ferrous Ferrous Non- Fe Up to 50mm Up to 125mm Up to 200mm 1.0mm 1.5mm 2.0mm 1.5mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 3.0mm is of great 2. Orientation and shape of metal Orientation affect importance as orientation of metal passing in particular direction can be easily detected than another position, when the size of contaminant is lesser than the set required sensitivity. a.Ferrous contamination- Easy to detect in parallel to direction of movement while difficult if in right angle to moving direction. b.Non Ferrous contamination- Easy to detect if in right angle to direction of movement while difficult if in parallel orientation. if 2. Aperture Size Sensitivity of smaller opening or aperture is more than large opening. 3. Product Characteristics- Dry products with contaminants can be easily detected when passed through detector compared to wet product due to the product effect signal generated from product influences the sensitivity of the detector, which can be maintained by using low frequency range of detection. for installed Metal detectors food provide effective protection against metals contamination and can in every step of the production be process of various product such as the inspection of bread and bakery products, meat and sausage product, fruit, vegetables, dairy products, food spices, sugar, etc. Today, industry produces goods with the utmost efficiency, creating as much quality products as possible and also technology meets HACCP requirements. the detection the for PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .01 Newsletter FOOD INDUSTRY INDUSTRY BUZZ On June 23, 2023, Food Safety Works will host the India Food Safety Conclave. Within a year, 50 new locations of Nothing Before Coffee will open throughout India. The India Food Safety Conclave was created by Food Safety Works, a reputable food safety consulting firm with over 12 years of consulting experience. This is an initiative to create an ecosystem that will improve the nation's food safety. The conclave will occur on June 23 at the Hotel Royal Orchid in Domlur, Bengaluru's Airport Road. The first edition of this colloquium will be held in Bengaluru to connect all these dots for better food and a safer future for India. This conference will provide an exclusive providers, platform government representatives, academics, and thought leaders from organizations like FSSAI, CFTRI, and others in the food safety arena. practitioners, solution for Nothing Before Coffee (NBC), the fastest-expanding coffee chain in India, currently has more than 35 locations around the country. It provides a unique chance for customers from all over the country to experience excellent, flavorful brewed coffee and beverages at reasonable costs. Building Brands For Tomorrow (BBFT) and the takeaway beverage specialty company NBC are getting ready to launch NBC in the Indian market as a franchise. NBC has struck an exclusive collaboration deal with BBFT, a pioneer in restaurant franchising and startup business advice. To find investors and grow their customer bases through franchising, restaurants, and retail enterprises can benefit greatly from the knowledge and experience of BBFT. Through this collaboration, Nothing Before Coffee's franchise network in India will grow more quickly, thanks to BBFT. PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Madhya Pradesh opens a virtual lab for testing honey. Start-up Truly Desi expands to Mumbai and targets expansion in the A2 dairy market. 2022 REVENUE GROWTH FOR CARGILL OF 23% TO $165 BILLION On May 20, 2023, Raja Bhoj Agriculture College in Madhya Pradesh had a World Bee Day celebration sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), the Indian government. The celebration was attended by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar. Tomar mentioned that 100 beekeepers/honey producers FPOs had been allocated under the NBHM, for which TRIFED, NAFED, and NDDB have been chosen under the "10,000 FPO Scheme" of the Government of India to strengthen the beekeepers in the nation by developing the collaborative framework institutional development. 80 FPOs for beekeepers and honey producers have been filed in this succession. for Mumbai's expansion of the A2 dairy and food firm Truly Desi has been announced. Currently, the Mumbai location of Truly Desi will offer Gir Cow A2 Milk, Gir Cow Cultured Ghee, A2 Paneer, and A2 Kullhad Dahi. Families can rely on the brand to provide pure and wholesome dairy products. The Pune- based business offers a wide range of desi dairy products, consumables that are officially organic, fruits, and veggies. Speaking about the growth, Truly Desi co-founder Rupali Kakade stated, "My daughter's illness a few years ago was caused by the use of contaminated milk and milk products, and that's when Truly Desi was born to give pure A2 goods that families can rely on. Given the positive response we have received in Pune over the last four years, we are inspired to begin operations in Mumbai. World Food India 2023: First Inter- Ministerial Committee Meeting The First Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting comprising top members from Ministries, Departments, and Boards was recently presided over by Anita Praveen, Secretary of Food Processing Industries. The purpose of the committee meeting was to discuss the participation of the various Ministries, Departments, and Organisations in the event and to inform the officials of the preparations that have been taken so far for World Food India 2023. This was another in a series of conversations to identify new cooperation areas and inform the public on the Ministry's strategy for the upcoming World Food India 2023. Senior officials from important central government departments and ministries participated in the roundtable. In her speech, Praveen asked the authorities to outline a clear plan of action for their involvement in or engagement with the Mega Food Event, which will take place in New Delhi from November 3–5, 2023. PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION N O N - T E C H N I C A L C O N T E N T WEEKS HIGHLIGHT 22 MAY RAJA RAM MOHAN ROY Raja Ram Mohan Roy, one of India's greatest social and religious reformers, was born on May 22, 1772. He was a driving force for the administration's decision to outlaw Sati. 22 MAY INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY Every year on May 22nd, the International Day for Biological Diversity is commemorated to raise awareness and understanding of biodiversity challenges. 25 MAY NATIONAL WINE DAY Every year on May 25th, wine enthusiasts all around the world pour a glass of their favorite wine to commemorate National Wine Day. Wine is the only for the alcoholic beverage that has allowed the exploration of diverse dissemination of philosophical and religious concepts civilizations and DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Y A M PMG DID YOU KNOW? 1/3 1/4 2/3 2/4 T E C H N I C A L C O N T E N T 3/4 4/4 Fact 1 Designing a food plant is a complex process that requires careful consideration of several factors. From facility layout to equipment selection and regulatory compliance, each step plays a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient food production. DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .01 Newsletter Y A M PMG T E C H N I C A L C O N T E N T 1/8 2/8 1/3 3/8 2/2 2/3 4/8 Y A M PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .01 Newsletter T E C H N I C A L C O N T E N T 1/2 3/3 5/8 6/8 7/8 8/8 Fact 2 Mozzarella cheese is known for its characteristic stretchy texture and mild flavor, and is used in a variety of dishes, including pizza, sandwiches, and salads. It’s processing involves several steps, including milk pasteurization, curd formation, stretching, and shaping. Y A M PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .01 Newsletter T E C H N I C A L C O N T E N T 2/7 2/4 4/7 3/3 1/7 1/4 3/7 Y A M PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. ONE STOP ENGINEERING SOLUTION Vol .01 Newsletter T E C H N I C A L C O N T E N T 4/4 6/7 Fact 3 Understanding the mechanical properties of food is important in food processing and product development as it allows manufacturers to optimize the texture and sensory properties of their products to meet consumer preferences. 3/4 5/7 7/7 Y A M PMG DESIGN+BUILD FOOD FACTORIES. 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