The equipment and infrastructure is designed and built according to Food Regulations and Standards (HACCP). The Food section is fully separated from the other activities in the BPF, having a controlled access for personnel and raw materials
The Fermentation unit consists of several fermentors with the following range: 4 l, 40 l, 400 l and two 2 m3.
The unit is able to handle different type of fermentations, like: anaerobic, facultative anaerobic or aerobic. Feed vessels are available for fed-batch fermentations.
The broth can be the final product itself or can be processed in the Downstream Processing unit for further purification and concentration.
In the DSP section, the harvested broth from the Food fermentation module is processed into the final (or intermediate) Food Ingredient with the desired specification.
This section can also be used as a stand-alone section for non-fermented products which require final processing at pilot scale. The treatment method depends on the type of broth and the desired specifications.
The usage of flammable materials such as organic solvents is possible in the existing designated ATEX zone (T3).