CPD Heat Treatment System for Clean Label Food Processing
Today's food industry is rapidly shifting towards clean label production. Consumers are increasingly avoiding additives, such as E numbers, demanding natural, transparent ingredients. For professionals in powder and solids processing, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity: how to achieve the same functional characteristics in food powders without relying on artificial additives.
Introducing the CPD Dryer/Mixer
The CPD dryer/mixer from Hosokawa Micron is a state-of-the-art reactor that enables clean label manufacturing through heat treatment. This advanced system allows food manufacturers to eliminate the need for many additives by physically transforming ingredients using controlled thermal processing.
Clean Label Without Compromise
Using the CPD dryer/mixer, processors can alter key powder characteristics such as swelling behaviour, viscosity, colour, flavour, shelf life and stability. Through a combination of heat, pressure, vacuum and steam, the CPD replicates the functional benefits of additives without introducing synthetic substances. This opens the door to cleaner labels, more natural ingredients and enhanced consumer trust.
Efficient, Robust and Scalable Technology
While thermal processes can be energy-intensive, the CPD is designed for efficiency. It consumes less energy than many traditional thermal systems and offers precise control over processing parameters:
✅ Temperature (up to 300°C)
✅ Pressure (up to 6 Bar)
✅ Mixing speed and time
✅ Humidity and oxygen levels
The CPD is also designed to be very robust, with minimal maintenance risks even under demanding process conditions. Built to customer specifications, CPD units range in volume from 5 to 20,000 liters. Its conical base and geometrically optimized paddle rotor ensure rapid and uniform mixing during heat treatment.
Flexible for Multi-Product Use
The CPD supports a wide range of batch processes, making it ideal for manufacturers handling multiple formulations or ingredients. Switching between product types and formulations is straightforward thanks to its adaptable design. It's easy to change a large number of processing parameters, offering manufacturers the flexibility to fine-tune product outcomes.
Test Before You Invest
Not sure if heat treatment is right for your product? Schedule a trial at our Test Centre in the Netherlands. Test your powder with real CPD equipment under industrial conditions. Discover the right scale and settings to achieve the product quality your customers expect.
Our helpful and experienced staff are here to support you throughout the testing process. We work closely with you to optimize both product quality and process efficiency, ensuring you achieve the maximum return on investment for your business.
Talk to our experts
Our process specialists are ready to help you design a clean label solution that meets your exact needs. Let us guide you to optimal process performance and cleaner, consumer-friendly formulations.
Sustainable process technologies
Hosokawa Micron B.V. is committed to sustainable and responsible process technology. Our ISO 14001 certification covers key environmental aspects such as air, soil, energy, waste, water, noise and hazardous substances. With an EcoVadis Silver Medal, we rank among the top 3% of EcoVadis-rated companies in the special machinery industry.
