Air Treatment for Cheese Aging:
A Customized Solution
Air quality is critical in food industry plants and production facilities, and even more so in cheese-making facilities, where bacterial fermentation (Penicillium) is used to ripen cheese.
To protect your business and your products, Photoclean, a specialist in industrial decontamination, offers air treatment services for cheese aging.
The risk of contamination is particularly high in confined spaces and even more so in cheese factories, since a fungus—Penicillium—is inoculated into the cheese during the ripening process. This fungus acts as a starter culture, giving the cheese its texture and character. However, to prevent any spoilage or even contamination by pathogens hazardous to health—such as Listeria or Salmonella—the air must remain uncontaminated.
The challenge? Cheese production requires maintaining specific temperature and humidity levels due to the delicate nature of the products. However, these conditions significantly increase the risk of contamination because they promote the growth of mold and bacteria. Furthermore, facilities where different types of cheese are produced are particularly susceptible to cross-contamination.
To prevent any risk of cheese contamination that could alter the appearance, taste, and smell of the products or render them unfit for consumption, a suitable air decontamination solution is therefore essential.
An Effective Air Decontamination Solution for Cheese Factories with Photoclean
A specialist in air disinfection since 2005, Photoclean has developed an innovative technology based on the combination of UV-C rays (known for their disinfecting properties) and a filter medium designed and manufactured by Photoclean. Through photolysis (a natural chemical reaction), airborne contaminants are oxidized, and their ability to replicate is eliminated.
Result: Product contamination is prevented, including odor problems caused by VOCs.
What is the advantage of our technology compared to devices that use HEPA filters? Our units and modules target contaminants directly, rather than inert particles, which are 1,000 times more numerous. This results in less pressure on the air, allowing us to treat very large volumes of air with lower energy consumption.
In addition, the standalone units and universal modules for the Photoclean air treatment system operate continuously to ensure optimal air decontamination in the cheese-making facility without human intervention. Only one annual maintenance visit is required to maintain the air decontamination system.
Our products are also more compact—and therefore easier to fit into your workspace.
A comprehensive audit to ensure a solution that is fully tailored to your facilities
At Photoclean, we don’t just sell you an effective air decontamination system for your food industry facilities. When you hire us, we always conduct a comprehensive on-site audit to identify the challenges you’re facing.
This allows us to offer you a customized solution that is fully tailored to the needs of your business and the constraints of your premises. The proposal we provide includes the models from our product line that we recommend, as well as their specifications, dimensions, and a layout plan to facilitate installation.
Once our proposal has been approved, we manufacture your custom devices (dimensions, materials, appearance, etc.) in our workshops in the Lyon area. You’ll receive personalized support throughout the entire lifespan of your products.
This gives you a comprehensive service for optimal performance.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with our engineering department to implement a decontamination solution for your cheese factory? We’re here to help!