Elea GmbH

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.

Nieuws over dit bedrijf

PEF Advantage for Potato Processor 'Frozen Express' in Colombia
januari 30, 2022

PEF Advantage for Potato Processor 'Frozen Express' in Colombia

Frozen Express is one of the largest potato processors and manufacturers of Frozen French fries in Colombia. The family-owned company has been producing potato products for more than 25 years and is committed to Colombian farmers.
'Snacks-TEAM' by Vakuum Food uses PEF process in close cooperation with Elea
december 16, 2021

'Snacks-TEAM' by Vakuum Food uses PEF process in close cooperation with Elea

Vakuum Food GmbH & Co.KG is a snacks producer based in Neuenkirchen near Osnabrück and was founded by Martin Johanning in 2018. Martin Johanning has his roots in Sweden and has been very successful with 'Die krossen Kerle' at Johanning Snacks.
Bem Brasil goes PEF
november 04, 2020

Bem Brasil goes PEF

Elea GmbH, the world leader in Pulsed Electric Field systems for food processing, has supplied a first PEF Advantage system for potato processing suitable for processing up to 30 t/h.
Amica Chips installs Elea PEF systems for yield and quality improvement
november 04, 2020

Amica Chips installs Elea PEF systems for yield and quality improvement

Italian potato chips manufacturer Amica has installed an ELEA pulsed electric field (PEF) system following a series of tests earlier this year.