Application in the Food Industry and Development of Membrane Separation Technology
Membrane separation technology is a new and highly efficient separation and concentration technology,and its application in the food industry is becoming increasingly mature.In this paper,we summarize the mechanisms,types and characteristics of membrane separation technology,and put our emphasis on reviewing its recent applications in drinking water,dairy products,fruit and vegetable juice,beverage,brewing fermentation,cereals,oils,aquatic,livestock and poultry products and natural food ingredients processing as well as in some other aspects such as comprehensive utilization of food processing wastes.Some problems and corresponding solutions in its current application in the food industry are discussed.Meanwhile,future development trends are analyzed.