The operating principle of ohmic heating is based on the “ joule effect “. The product to be heated acts as a resistance and the energy is transformed as heat inside the product.

Advantages

• Short heating time
• High return on energy
• Homogeneous heating of the whole product volume
• Excellent preservation of product intrinsic qualities (texture, color, flavor, …)
• Possibility of total line integration - up to aseptic packaging

Products treated

• Sauces and soups
• Juices, nectars and fruit puree
• Egg products
• Dairy products
• Ice creams
• Other chopped food

Application

• Food
• Chemical
• Cosmetic
• Pharmaceutical

Manufacturer

OPAL is a french corporation in operation for more than 10 years. It has achieved strong positioning on the thermal treatment market, namely in sterilization and pasteurization. The company is further renowned in the development of integrated aseptic packaging processes (pouches and sachets) for pumpable food products.