Activated Carbon Food & Beverage Grade

Raw Material: 100% Coconut Shell

Applications: Beverage Filtration, Sugar Refining, Edible Oil Processing, Food Ingredient Purification

Keywords: Food Grade Activated Carbon, Coconut Shell Activated Carbon, Beverage Filtration Carbon, Sugar Decolorization Carbon, Edible Oil Refining Carbon

Product Overview

Food Grade Activated Carbon produced from coconut shell is widely used in food and beverage processing applications requiring removal of color, odor, trace organic impurities, and unwanted flavor compounds.

The material is manufactured from selected coconut shell feedstock and processed to provide a predominantly microporous structure suitable for adsorption of low-molecular-weight organic compounds. Low ash content and controlled impurity levels make it suitable for applications where product quality and process consistency are important considerations.

Available in granular and powdered grades, the carbon can be selected according to filtration equipment, contact time requirements, and processing objectives.

Key Features

Decolorization Performance

Suitable for removal of color bodies and organic impurities from sugar solutions, syrups, edible oils, and other food processing streams.

Taste and Odor Control

Can be used to reduce compounds that contribute to undesirable taste or odor characteristics in beverages and food ingredients.

Low Ash Content

Selected grades are produced with controlled ash levels to support applications requiring high product purity.

Low Metal Content

Low iron and trace metal levels may be beneficial in applications involving oxidation-sensitive products such as edible oils, vitamins, and specialty ingredients.

Food Processing Compatibility

Produced for applications involving food and beverage processing, subject to applicable regulatory and customer-specific requirements.

Typical Technical Data

Actual specifications may vary according to product grade and application requirements.

Typical Applications

Sugar and Sweetener Processing

Used for treatment of cane sugar, beet sugar, glucose syrup, fructose syrup, and other sweetener streams where color reduction and impurity removal are required.

Beverage Production

Applied in filtration and purification processes for beer, wine, fruit juice, soft drinks, distilled beverages, and other liquid food products.

Edible Oil Refining

Used during refining processes to reduce pigments, oxidation by-products, and trace organic contaminants from vegetable oils and fats.

Food Ingredient Purification

Suitable for purification of amino acids, organic acids, fermentation products, food additives, and specialty ingredients.

Dairy and Whey Processing

Can be utilized in selected applications involving whey products, lactose solutions, and related dairy-derived ingredients.

Packaging and Storage

Packaging

Available in:

• 25 kg bags

• 500 kg bulk bags

• Customized packaging options

Food-contact packaging options are available upon request.

Storage Recommendations

Store in a clean, dry, and well-ventilated environment. Packaging should remain sealed until use to minimize moisture uptake and contamination.

Engineering and Application Support

Technical assistance may include:

• Product grade selection

• Filtration system recommendations

• Dosage evaluation

• Process optimization

• Carbon replacement planning

• Regeneration assessment

Selection Considerations

Selection of activated carbon for food and beverage applications typically considers:

• Product composition

• Color removal requirements

• Flavor and odor objectives

• Contact time

• Filtration equipment design

• Regulatory requirements

• Carbon consumption rate

• Product recovery targets

A review of process conditions and product specifications can help determine the most appropriate activated carbon grade for a specific application.