Novel approaches for the separation of dairy components and manufacture of dairy ingredients

Novel approaches regarding the separation of dairy components are discussed in the light of continuous efforts to better understand boundary layer phenomena in membrane separation. For instance, deposit formation by proteins can be minimized only through crossflow filtration when the fluid dynamics along the membrane surface are under control and chemico-physical effects controlling adsorption are understood. Thus, even existing processes can be intensified by means of more appropriate processing and milieu conditions, together with selecting membranes with optimal membrane resistances relative to individual application. Hybrid processes and novel techniques such as membrane adsorption or electro assisted filtration are described as ways to expand the reach of current membrane technologies.