Ecolab develops cleaning solution for zero trans fat oils used in food processing

Published: 12-Jan-2010

Ecolab has developed Exelerate ZTF, a cleaning product to help food manufacturers address the growing problem of zero trans fat food oil residue on processing equipment and surfaces. In tests, the St Paul, Minnesota US-based firm said the patent-pending product cut cleaning time by 50%. It is also said to be the first product of its kind to remove zero trans fat oils.


"As the use of zero trans fat oils has rapidly increased, removal of cooked-on oil from processing equipment has proven to be a time-consuming and difficult challenge for food processors," said Timothy Mulhere, Ecolab's senior vice president and general manager, food & beverage North America.

Food processing with zero trans fat oils has led to equipment and surfaces being coated with a stubborn residue as the oil breaks down during the frying and baking process. This residue is very difficult to clean using traditional methods and can pose food and worker safety issues due to slippery, sticky surfaces and their potential as a fire hazard.

Exelerate ZTF breaks down polymerised oil on fryers, ovens, mixers and other plant surfaces, enabling them to be cleaned more thoroughly. The gel product dissolves the oil, making it easier to clean hard-to-reach areas, including fryer hood vents, walls, ceilings and plant catwalks.

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