S-O3-SDairy
Sanitization gaseous Ozone System for Sustainable and Digital Dairy
Scheda del progetto
S-O3-SDairy uses ozone technology in the various processing and preservation of dairy products (cheese, yogurt) to mainly control microbial and fungal proliferation, maintaining the overall quality of the product. Ozone is considered a sanitizer with high antimicrobial and eco-sustainable activity, with greater efficacy than common chlorine-based disinfectants. This alternative technology, in addition to the simplicity of on-site generation, allows to reduce the carbon footprint and environmental impact, thanks to a lower use of residual disinfectants that need to be packaged and transported. The aim of the project is to create a prototype plant to treat dairy production environments with gaseous ozone, evaluating the impact on product quality, in compliance with current legislation. The prototype will be digitalized and automated to reduce time, personnel processing costs and the possibility of error.
Contacts:
Fabrizio Oggero
f.oggero@cooptesoribio.it
The project is based on the implementation of the use of ozone in the dairy supply chain. In order to increase consumer satisfaction, it is necessary to address some specific challenges in the dairy sector: ensuring food safety, reducing the presence of pathogens and/or spoilage microflora, increasing the sustainability of the production process and improving the quality of the final product, extending its shelf life.
The project stands out for the introduction of ozone in the dairy supply chain and in the production process. This solution represents a sustainable alternative that guarantees greater food safety as well as allowing remote control, in real time, of process parameters that are fundamental for the company, allowing the integration of the collected data and their analysis.
At the national level, the innovation can have an impact in terms of improving dairy production and its standards. The project can attract interest and attention at the international level as well. The innovation in the use of ozone in the dairy supply chain can be adopted by other countries and spread globally, promoting sustainable practices and improving the safety and quality of dairy products at an international level.