Making great cider begins long before the first sip—it starts with a commitment to impeccable hygiene. From the moment apples are pressed to the final bottling stage, cleanliness plays a critical role in maintaining cider quality, preventing contamination, and ensuring the longevity of your equipment. Here, we delve into the unique cleaning challenges faced by cidermakers and how specialised solutions can make all the difference.
1. Breaking Down Tough Apple Residues: The Role of Caustic Cleaners
Apple processing leaves behind tough residues, including tannins, starch, and organic buildup. These deposits can be challenging to remove and, if left unchecked, can negatively impact both equipment performance and product quality.
Solution:
Our Stericleanse caustic cleaner is specifically designed to dissolve stubborn organic materials, ensuring your equipment—whether tanks, presses, or pipelines—is thoroughly cleaned and ready for use. Their fast-acting formula minimises cleaning time while delivering maximum results.
2. Managing Organic Build-Up: Enzyme-Based Cleaning for Delicate Equipment
Cidermakers often face the challenge of cleaning delicate or hard-to-reach areas like filters, hoses, and fermenters, where organic build-up from apple pulp and juice can linger. Enzyme-based cleaning offers an innovative solution.
Solution:
Enzybrew uses enzymes to break down pectin, starch, and other organic materials at the molecular level. It is gentle on sensitive equipment, making it ideal for cidermakers who need to balance thorough cleaning with equipment care. Plus, its eco-friendly composition aligns with sustainable cidermaking practices.
3. Ensuring Sterility: Safeguarding the Final Product
Sanitisation is critical to prevent microbial contamination that could spoil your cider. However, achieving thorough sterility without affecting cider flavour can be a challenge.
Solution:
Our PAA (Peracetic Acid) sanitiser is a no-rinse, food-grade solution that provides powerful sterilisation while leaving no chemical residues behind. Whether used on bottling lines, kegs, or storage tanks, PAA ensures your cider remains pure and uncontaminated.
Achieving Flawless Hygiene in Your Cidery
Each step of the cidermaking process presents unique cleaning challenges. By integrating Stericleanse, Enzybrew, and PAA sanitisers into your routine, you can:
- Protect your equipment from wear and tear.
- Preserve the natural flavour and integrity of your cider.
- Maintain compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.
Ready to Raise the Bar for Cleanliness?
Clean equipment is the foundation of great cider. Explore our tailored cleaning solutions to take your cidermaking process to the next level.
