steam pasteurization and sterilization systems

SAFE AND NATURAL TREATMENT!

With systems installed in more than 30 countries,

Safesteril is the leading solution for the continuous
steam pasteurization and sterilization of your
dehydrated products of all shapes: powder, granulated,
crushed, cut, flakes, whole and more.

SAFESTERIL technology is based on the unique and

patented combination of a electrically heated conveyor
with steam, that reduces germ content with a minimal
alteration of its properties.

PRODUCTS TREATED & APPLICATIONS

Hundreds of different products are currently being treated worldwide by Safesteril, including:

- Spices

- Herbs and botanicals

- Dehydrated vegetables

- Seeds, Nuts and dried fruits

- Cereals, Rice, Flours

- Cosmetics (clay, talc) and more...

SAFESTERIL is a versatile process that not only can perform pasteurization and sterilization but also desinfestation, drying and or roasting.
All of this can be done within the same equipment.

PERFORMANCES
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 terilization: Up to 5 logs reduction for TPC, while other germs and including pathogens are
entirely inactivated: Yeast, Mold, Enterobacteriacea (E. Coli), Coliforms, Salmonella.

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 asteurization: Inactivation of all pathogenic bacterias: E. Coli, Salmonella and elimination
of all yeast, mold and coliform load.

SAFESTERIL achieves high performance of microbial load reduction, while maintaining the
organoleptical properties of the products. Taste, color and moisture are preserved. Volatile oil
loss is less than 5-10 %, which is less loss than with other traditional steam treatment systems.
A 5 log reduction of Salmonella and a significant reduction of spores’ content are also
guaranteed.

Product qualities are guaranteed due to the unique combination of Spirajoule heating screw
and steam injection. The homogeneous exposure and the controlled condensation of steam on
the product avoid an additional drying stage which would decrease product quality.

Products are continuously mixed, so that the steam can penetrate into the middle of the product.
Many powders, even hygroscopic or sticky products can be treated without agglomeration.
 Production management and cleaning

• Batches flow continuously due to the First In-First Out (FIFO) design.

Unlike other continuous processes, Safesteril has been designed to allow FIFO batch management.
The FIFO design allows the processor to change products without stopping production. The result is
no wasted product, even when running small batches.

• Occasional cleaning between batches.

Some products are incompatible and will require cleaning between batches. Since Safesteril is a dry
system, there is no need to use water for cleaning. You can remove the remaining dust in a few minutes
with simple vacuum equipment.

CAPACITIES and CONFIGURATIONS

SAFESTERIL proposes different models from 50 kg/h to 2000 kg/h. To operate SAFESTERIL, only one operator is required.

180° 360°
90°

Versatile configuration
SAFESTERIL can provide configurations and installations adaptable to every factory layout.

SAFESTERIL’s objectives are to improve and develop new solutions that eliminates the food industry’s contamination challenges.
A Research & Development team is dedicated to research in the food industry and the operation of pilot plants near Paris (France) and
Chicago (USA).

Try Safesteril
In Europe and in the USA, trials are possible on an industrial scale pilot model of Safesteril, so we can refine the treatment
parameters that fit your product and business.

Toll processing
Whether you are looking for pasteurization or sterilization services, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will be glad to introduce you
to one of our customer offering toll processing.
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 FEED HOPPER
(500 and 1000 L capacity)

1 Slow motion dosing screw smoothly and continuously feeds the product into the sterilization
chamber.

PRODUCT DOES NOT BREAK

STERILIZATION / PASTEURIZATION

Product is gently conveyed though the chamber by a heated screw which heats by joule effect.
Germ reduction is achieved due to the combination of the screws heat and steam. Steam can be
2 saturated, dry or superheated according to the treatment to be achieve.
A transformer delivers the electrical power that heats the screw by joule effect.

PRODUC’S MOISTURE IS UNDER CONTROL

TRANSFER / BY PASS SCREW

The transfer screw is controlled by an exclusive «autoreverse» feature, that guarantees only the
3 product that reaches the target temperature and time conditions goes into the cooler.
By the following, the product can be transferred into the cooler or bypassed in a bag.

ONLY TREATED PRODUCT GOES INTO THE COOLER

1 DRY FLASH COOLING

Product is cooled down in a cold and dry atmosphere. Dehumidified air is injected to remove the
excess moisture. Chilled water is circulating inside the screw and double jacket.

4 2 PRODUCT CAN BE PACKED ONLINE,

NO NEED TO REGRIND POWDERS

(1) Turmeric powder being cooled down in UPX

(2) Cooler’s air exhaust

PLC INTERFACE

- Recipe database
- Create your own recipe
- Continuous traceability
- Critical control points (CCP) follow up
- Data acquisition in your PC
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TRACEABILITY SYSTEM

- Safesteril control and monitoring

- CCP alarm management (For HACCP procedure)
- User management (administrator / operator)
- Available in your language

ANNEXES (option)

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 Innovative and sustainable solutions for industry

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technologies of biomass and waste agrochemical solutions

ETIA :
Carrefour Jean Monnet BP 20101
60201 Compiègne cedex FRANCE
Tél : +33 344 864 420 - Fax : +33 344 862 786
contact@safesteril.com

Norris Thermal Technologies :

7930 N 700 E - Tippecanoe, IN. 46570 USA
Tél : +1574 353 7855 - Fax: +1574 353 8152
Sales@norristhermal.com

ICON :
13 F - 3, NO. 266, sec. 1, Wen Hwa 2nd road
Lin-Kou Tapei Taïwan
Tél : +886 2 2609 2366 - Fax: +886 2 2609 2377
icon@icon.com.tw

Safesteril is a patented process, developed by the French engineering firm ETIA. ETIA has been active in the
field of food processing equipement innovation for more than 20 years, with a particular focus on heating and
cooling technologies for low moisture products. This is how ETIA has become the leading supplier of industrial
processes for the germ reduction of low moisture products.
More information on www.safesteril.com and www.etia.fr

Safesteril is a proud member of :

Asta IFSH ESA INC 7 capacities IPC