Apple Syrup Production Under Vacuum

  • Busch Austria provided an R5 RA 0025 F to a technical school in Neufelden, Austria, for a high school graduation project that allowed a student to develop a gentle method of producing apple syrup.

Apple syrup can be obtained by boiling down apple juice over a period of several hours. However, to preserve the vitamins it contains, it is gentler not to subject it to high temperatures.

As part of his high school graduation project, student Johannes Pichler at the Higher Technical School (Höhere Technische Lehranstalt (HTL)) in Neufelden developed a process for producing apple syrup. With the help of the R5, the production process does not exceed a temperature of 40 degrees celsius. This is because water evaporation is possible at room temperature under vacuum. The low temperature minimizes the loss of heat-sensitive vitamins.

“We are very pleased to support HTL-Neufelden in this exciting project”, says Karl Blümel, Managing Director of Busch Austria. “As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of vacuum solutions, it is our goal to promote innovations that have a positive impact on society. We are proud to make a small contribution to the development of a more environmentally friendly and higher quality process for apple syrup production.”

The client for the project was a nearby company that manufactures organic apple syrup. Johannes Pichler will present the new process to the client and pass on his technical knowledge so that the company can produce the product even more gently in the future.

Busch Vacuum Solutions is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers and compressors.

The extensive product portfolio includes solutions for vacuum and overpressure applications in all industries, such as chemicals, plastics, semiconductors, medical technology and food. This also includes the design and construction of tailor-made vacuum systems and a worldwide service network.

The Busch Group is a family business that is managed by the Busch family. More than 3,800 employees in more than 69 companies in over 45 countries worldwide work for Busch Vacuum Solutions. Busch is headquartered in Maulburg, Baden-Württemberg, in the border triangle of Germany – France – Switzerland. Apart from Maulburg, Busch manufactures in its own production plants in Switzerland, the USA, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, South Korea, India and China.

Busch Vacuum Solutions is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers and compressors.
The extensive product portfolio includes solutions for vacuum and overpressure applications in all industries, such as chemicals, plastics, semiconductors, medical technology and food. This also includes the design and construction of tailor-made vacuum systems and a worldwide service network. The Busch Group is a family business that is managed by the Busch family. More than 3,800 employees in more than 69 companies in over 45 countries worldwide work for Busch Vacuum Solutions. Busch is headquartered in Maulburg, Baden-Württemberg, in the border triangle of Germany – France – Switzerland. Apart from Maulburg, Busch manufactures in its own production plants in Switzerland, the USA, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, South Korea, India and China. More …