UHT milk production

Today's consumers are more safety conscious than ever, and when it comes to UHT (Ultra-Heat Treatment) milk processing, there is no room for error – the whole process has to be sterile. As the inventors of aseptic food processing technology, we offer the highest level of hygienic design – our solutions are proven to be the most reliable on the market. These ensure you get the highest possible food safety and milk standardization and cost-efficient production for both bulk and premium products.

What is UHT treatment?

Ultra High Temperature or Ultra Heat Treatment is used for the sterilization of low acid foods. UHT milk processing and treatment involves heating the product to over 135 °C. It destroys all microorganisms, making the end product suitable for ambient distribution.

Processing lines for UHT white milk

Best-practice line for UHT milk: direct heating

For premium or formulated products, we offer this direct UHT system. A low heat load means the end product has less of a ‘cooked flavour’.

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Best-practice line for UHT milk: indirect heating

Designed for high operational efficiency, the Indirect UHT line incorporates our effective, durable tubular heat exchangers. Optimized processes extend your running times between cleaning (CIP and sterilisation). And thanks to a shortened mix phase, the line also reduces product losses.

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Best-practice line for UHT milk: OneStep technology

This dedicated line for high volume production of ambient milk takes efficient production to a whole new level. It cuts down the number of processing steps in the dairy, thereby reducing your operational costs by 30 – 50%.

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Processing equipment

UHT treatment for dairy products​

In UHT treatment, the goal is to maximise the destruction of microorganisms while minimising the chemical changes in the product. That means finding the optimal combination of temperature and processing time for different types of food.

Processing equipment for UHT milk

Tetra Therm Aseptic VTIS

Tetra Therm® Aseptic VTIS direct UHT processing

Tetra Therm® Aseptic VTIS direct UHT processing

Tetra Therm Aseptic VTIS, a state-of-the-art direct UHT processing of premium quality, aseptic products from white milk to viscous ice cream.

​​​​​Tetra Pak Aseptic Tank

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank is a fully automated unit used for the buffering (intermediate storage) of liquid food products under aseptic conditions.

Tetra Pak Aseptic Dosing unit F

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Dosing unit F

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Dosing unit F

Flexible aseptic dosing - functional ingredients are injected with high precision into the base product after the final heat treatment, just before filling.

Tetra Pak CIP unit P

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Our CIP unit P is an advance automatic cleaning-in-place system for cleaning process equipment such as filling machines, pasteurizers, tanks and more.

Tetra Pak Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit is a processing unit for highly efficient, continuous ultra-high temperature treatment of dairy and other liquid food products

​​​​​Tetra Pak Aseptic Tank

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank is a fully automated unit used for the buffering (intermediate storage) of liquid food products under aseptic conditions.

Tetra Pak Aseptic Dosing unit F

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Dosing unit F

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Dosing unit F

Flexible aseptic dosing - functional ingredients are injected with high precision into the base product after the final heat treatment, just before filling.

Tetra Pak CIP unit P

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Our CIP unit P is an advance automatic cleaning-in-place system for cleaning process equipment such as filling machines, pasteurizers, tanks and more.

Tetra Pak Separator

Tetra Pak® Separator - efficient milk skimming

Tetra Pak® Separator - efficient milk skimming

Tetra Pak® Separators ensure high capacity and efficient performance in milk skimming. Smooth product treatment results in greater skimming efficiency etc.

Tetra Pak Standardization unit

Tetra Pak® Standardization unit

Tetra Pak® Standardization unit

Unit for automatic in-line standardization of the fat, protein, total solids and solids-non-fat in milk and cream directly after a separator

Tetra Pak Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit is a processing unit for highly efficient, continuous ultra-high temperature treatment of dairy and other liquid food products

​​​​​Tetra Pak Aseptic Tank

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank is a fully automated unit used for the buffering (intermediate storage) of liquid food products under aseptic conditions.

Tetra Pak Aseptic Dosing unit F

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Dosing unit F

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Dosing unit F

Flexible aseptic dosing - functional ingredients are injected with high precision into the base product after the final heat treatment, just before filling.

Tetra Pak CIP unit P

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Our CIP unit P is an advance automatic cleaning-in-place system for cleaning process equipment such as filling machines, pasteurizers, tanks and more.

Tetra Pak High Shear Mixer - Batch unit

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer Batch unit

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer Batch unit

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer provides mixing and emulsification of high and low viscous food products and dissolving of powders, in a single process.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Tetra Pak In-line Blender D

Tetra Pak® In-line Blender D

Tetra Pak® In-line Blender D

Tetra Pak In-line Blender D helps dairy manufacturers improve consistency, ensure product quality and cut costs.

Tetra Pak Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit is a processing unit for highly efficient, continuous ultra-high temperature treatment of dairy and other liquid food products

​​​​​Tetra Pak Aseptic Tank

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank is a fully automated unit used for the buffering (intermediate storage) of liquid food products under aseptic conditions.

Tetra Pak CIP unit P

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Our CIP unit P is an advance automatic cleaning-in-place system for cleaning process equipment such as filling machines, pasteurizers, tanks and more.

Tetra Pak High Shear Mixer - Batch unit

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer Batch unit

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer Batch unit

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer provides mixing and emulsification of high and low viscous food products and dissolving of powders, in a single process.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Tetra Pak In-line Blender D

Tetra Pak® In-line Blender D

Tetra Pak® In-line Blender D

Tetra Pak In-line Blender D helps dairy manufacturers improve consistency, ensure product quality and cut costs.

Tetra Pak Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit is a processing unit for highly efficient, continuous ultra-high temperature treatment of dairy and other liquid food products

​​​​​Tetra Pak Aseptic Tank

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank is a fully automated unit used for the buffering (intermediate storage) of liquid food products under aseptic conditions.

Tetra Pak CIP unit P

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Our CIP unit P is an advance automatic cleaning-in-place system for cleaning process equipment such as filling machines, pasteurizers, tanks and more.

Tetra Pak High Shear Mixer - Batch unit

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer Batch unit

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer Batch unit

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer provides mixing and emulsification of high and low viscous food products and dissolving of powders, in a single process.

Tetra Pak Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit is a processing unit for highly efficient, continuous ultra-high temperature treatment of dairy and other liquid food products

​​​​​Tetra Pak Aseptic Tank

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank is a fully automated unit used for the buffering (intermediate storage) of liquid food products under aseptic conditions.

Tetra Pak CIP unit P

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Tetra Pak® CIP unit P cleaning-in-place system

Our CIP unit P is an advance automatic cleaning-in-place system for cleaning process equipment such as filling machines, pasteurizers, tanks and more.

Carton packages for UHT milk

Tetra Brik Aseptic package

Tetra Brik® Aseptic

Tetra Brik® Aseptic

The all-time carton packaging best-seller for long-life liquid foods. Tetra Brik® Aseptic is suitable for a wide range of milk and juice-based products.

Tetra Classic Aseptic carton package

Tetra Classic® Aseptic

Tetra Classic® Aseptic

A design icon since its introduction in the 1950s, the unique Tetra Classic® Aseptic is a flexible affordable package that’s convenient for busy on-the-go lives

Tetra Fino Aseptic carton pouch

Tetra Fino® Aseptic carton pouch

Tetra Fino® Aseptic carton pouch

The Tetra Fino® Aseptic carton pouch is a low-cost packaging solution for keeping food safe. It’s easy to pack, stack and store, and hold and drink from.

Tetra Gemina Aseptic carton package

Tetra Gemina® Aseptic

Tetra Gemina® Aseptic

The versatile Tetra Gemina® Aseptic carton package is shaped to perform. Its unique top gives it elegant appearance and the package is a dream to pour from.

Tetra Prisma Aseptic carton package

Tetra Prisma® Aseptic

Tetra Prisma® Aseptic

Tetra Prisma Aseptic carton package is an octagonal shaped package. The prismatic shape fits in hands of all sizes, perfect for on-the-go consumption.

Tetra Stelo Aseptic carton package

Tetra Stelo® Aseptic

Tetra Stelo® Aseptic

Tetra Stelo® Aseptic Edge for milk, juice, and plant-based beverages has a premium look and feel, plus many options in line with your sustainability ambitions.

Tetra Wedge Aseptic carton package

Tetra Wedge® Aseptic

Tetra Wedge® Aseptic

The distinctive-looking Tetra Wedge® Aseptic, with its lightweight board, preserves the properties and quality of food and offers a long shelf life.

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Expertise for every step

Our end-to-end solutions for UHT milk aim to support you in identifying and capitalising on opportunities in the evolving milk landscape. In this article, we take you through the entire process, going from abstract ideas to services keeping production running smoothly.

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Expand to keep up with trends

Does it sound complicated? Well, it does not have to be, especially not if you already have a UHT line up and running. With small tweaks to it, you can quickly tap into emerging trends and consumer demands in milk. So, how does it work?

White milk categories

Flavoured milk in glasses

Flavoured milk production equiment

Flavoured milk production equiment

In flavoured milk production there are endless flavours, combinations and formulations with extra vitamins or proteins that make your product healthier.

Milk poured into glass

Pasteurized milk processing & production

Pasteurized milk processing & production

Our pasteurized milk processing adn ESL milk production ensure efficient and safe production, backed by our expertise knowledge in chilled dairy production.

Milk pouring into glass

Recombined milk processing equipment

Recombined milk processing equipment

Tetra Pak technology for recombined milk processing gives you the lowest total cost of ownership, consistent product quality with maximum flexibility.

Milk being poured in a glass, green background

Lactose free milk production process

Lactose free milk production process

Lactose free milk production is growing worldwide, with consumers looking for a wide range of products that support digestive health and well-being.

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