​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Processing applications for ​​UHT milk

In the vast global market for UHT milk, food safety is the alpha and the omega. The whole process has to be sterile and there is absolutely no room for errors. Today's consumers are more safety conscious than ever, so it's important to know that your own raw materials, production equipment and routines live up to the highest possible safety standards.

Besides the UHT white milk, this category includes formulated products for specific customer segments, recombined milk, reduced lactose milk and skimmed milk with added vitamins. Whichever category you operate in, we have the expertise and the equipment to support you.

As the inventors of aseptic technology, our systems have been developed over many years and are proven to be the most reliable on the market.  We offer the highest level of hygienic design, starting with the design of the equipment itself. Our machines are based on components sourced only from large, reliable suppliers who offer global support. Once commissioned, automatic cleaning systems minimise the risks associated with manual equipment cleaning.

Supplying extremely cost-efficient production solutions both for bulk and premium products, Tetra Pak also helps UHT milk producers drive down operating costs. And, as environmental legislation becomes stricter, it is good to know that cost and impact reduction go hand in hand.​

UHT treatment

Ultra High Temperature or Ultra Heat Treatment is used for the sterilization of low acid foods. UHT treatment involves heating the product to over 135 °C. It destroys all microorganisms, making the end product suitable for ambient distribution. Read more about flexible solutions with UHT technology

Best-practice lines for UHT milk

Indirect UHT line

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.
View the Indirect UHT Line in Productxplorer

Direct UHT line

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’.
View the Direct UHT line in Productxplorer

UHT line with 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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UHT treatment for food and 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.