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Elea GmbH is the leading supplier of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) Systems to the food, beverage and scientific sectors.

They design, build and install PEF equipment suitable for a wide range of applications and outputs.

Elea’s highly qualified team of scientific and engineering experts deal directly with their customers to create new PEF process applications tailored to suit their specific needs. They can take your concept from an initial idea, through research to final production.

With cutting edge food physics, chemistry and microbiology laboratories alongside unrivalled pilot hall facilities, Elea offers new opportunities to create new processes, products and to measure value. Their ability to evaluate process, ingredient performance, and end product stability enables the successful implementation of new technology.

This is demonstrated by the commercial adoption of PEF with over 70 Elea systems installed worldwide since 2009.
 

PEF System Benefits in Potato Processing

Elea Pulsed Electric Field systems bring positive and dramatic changes to manufacturing. Improving output, reducing energy and labour costs, streamlining supply chain logistics, shortening process times and curtailing retail waste.

PEF is able to restructure raw materials such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots and cassava which provides new shapes and product opportunities and enhances process optimisation.
 
(Click picture to watch video) Elea Pulsed Electric Field Explained

Elea Pulsed Electric Field Explained

PEF improves the extraction rates of juices, sugars, colours and other active substances, it increases yield and dramatically lowers water usage.

PEF inactivates microorganisms in liquid products such as juices, smoothies and purees which significantly extends shelf life, enabling better production planning. Low temperature processing preserves nutrients, colour and flavor.

All of this results in cost savings and higher product quality.

They are highly experienced especially in the potato industry regarding proven benefits to French fries and potato chips production.

PEF benefits for Potato Chips
 
  • Improved cutting, smoother surface
  • Higher yield (less fines and starch at cutting)
  • Reduced oil uptake
  • Reduced frying time
  • Higher capacity
  • Improved texture and crispiness
  • Brighter colour
  • New cuts and shapes
 
(Click picture to watch video) Video presentation of the benefits of Pulsed Electric Field treatment for savory snack production

Video presentation of the benefits of Pulsed Electric Field treatment for savory snack production

PEF benefits for French Fries

Processes/Energy consumption
  • Replacement of thermal preheater
  • Instant start up and shut down
  • Continuous, minimum energy consumption
  • Less starch in process water
  • Smaller footprint
  • Reduced blanching and frying time
  • Reduced ambient heat
Product quality
  • Texture softening
  • Higher yield (less breakage)
  • Longer fries
  • Reduced oil uptake
  • Smoother cut
  • Increased knife durability
  • Possibility to develop new cuts and shapes (e.g. Lattice cut)
Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) benefits in the potato industry

Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) benefits in the potato industry

Elea GmbH offers global support, with highly skilled and trained engineers, ready to help with installation and maintenance. The design of Elea PEF machines are suitable for any regional Installation and control system requirements. All adhere to all regional certification requirements.

News for this Company

Elea at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne 2022
February 29, 2024

Elea with industrial-scale PEF system at Anuga FoodTec 2024

Every 3 years, Anuga Foodtec is the hotspot of the worldwide food and beverage industry and its suppliers and the meeting point for visionaries and decision-makers. Elea is there with an industrial-scale PEF system.
Elea will showecase their PEFPilot Dual system at Fruit Logistica 2023
February 01, 2023

Elea will showcase their PEFPilot Dual system at Fruit Logistica 2023

Fruit Logistica as global platform for new ideas, new input and new solutions. Exhibitors from 86 countries and trade visitors attend Fruit Logistica every year to realize their full business potential within the international fresh produce trade – and to write their own success story!
Elea PEF Advantage Day 2022 – the company is celebrating 10 years anniversary and is introducing its new belt system for the potato and vegetable industry
October 24, 2022

Elea PEF Advantage Day 2022 – the company is celebrating 10 years anniversary and is introducing its new belt system for the potato and vegetable industry

On November 16 and 17, Elea is having its yearly PEF Advantage Day in their facilities in Quakenbrück, Germany. This year, the event will also be an occasion to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the successful company.
Grand opening ceremony for potato processing line 3 with 2nd PEF system at Snow Valley in China
August 30, 2022

Grand opening ceremony for potato processing line 3 with 2nd PEF system at Snow Valley in China

SnowValley Agriculture is one of the largest potato industrial chain groups in China, with potato seed as the core, modern agricultural service as an extension, and food processing as the leader