Technology
Our Technology for Ingredient Processing & Nutrient Waste Valorization
RENU™ (Rapid Extraction, Nutrient Upcycling) dries and mills in one quick step to transform and upcycle raw materials into powder. Because the RENU™ system processes material quickly without natural gas or extreme temperatures, it is energy efficient and has excellent nutrient retention of the input material. The resulting powders are pure, nutrient-dense, and ready for resale in many applications.
Why Choose GTF Technologies?
GTF Technologies stands apart from competitors by offering a revolutionary approach to food stabilization.
Our innovative RENU™ Drying & Milling systems provide unparalleled efficiency, sustainability, and product quality. Unlike traditional methods that often compromise nutritional value and require extensive processing, GTF's technology dries and micronizes materials in seconds, preserving vital nutrients and ensuring exceptional taste. With GTF, you can transform waste into valuable ingredients, reduce your carbon footprint, and achieve new levels of operational excellence.
The RENU™ Drying & Milling System
In just seconds, RENU™ simultaneously dries and micronizes fresh produce, raw organic materials, and food processing side streams into nutrient-dense powders.
2-in-1 Functionality
Fast Processing
Moisture Extraction
Scalability
Nutrient Retention
Lower Cost-Per-Pound
How the RENU™ Drying & Milling System Works
Our revolutionary technology utilizes a precise combination of controlled pressure, temperature, and rapid speeds, moving conditioned air and raw materials through our proprietary mill. The mill is designed to impact materials thousands of times per second, simultaneously reducing the particle size and eliminating moisture content.
RENU™ System Components
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Completely customizable, depending on product and conditions; may be designed for inline or batched processes.
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Complete system control with one-touch interface monitors the output and optimizes system performance; provides Clean-In-Place technology.
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A single-pass system that conditions incoming air to provide the optimal environment for moisture extraction.
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Proprietary, revolutionary milling process; simultaneously extracts moisture from raw material and powderizes while retaining nutrients.
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Allows for controlled separation of extracted moisture from the final powderized product.
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Fully customizable; may be operated manually or automatically.
Alternative to Traditional Drying Methods
GTF's RENU™ Drying & Milling system offers a significant advantage over traditional drying methods.
Conventional techniques, such as freeze-drying, spray-drying, drum-drying, oven-drying, and regular flash-drying, often require extended processing times, consume substantial energy, and can lead to nutrient degradation.
In contrast, RENU™ utilizes a patented impact flash-drying process that micronizes materials in a fraction of the time. This preserves valuable nutrients and minimizes energy consumption, making RENU™ a more sustainable and efficient solution for food processing.
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Freeze-dryers take hours to complete a single cycle, requiring vast amounts of real estate and energy. Then, if powder is the desired end product, dried food must also be milled. In contrast, RENU™ dries and mills in seconds.
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Spray dryers have high overhead costs due to their immense energy requirements and high maintenance costs. In addition, their extreme operating temperatures degrade vital nutrients. Because RENU™ does not “cook” materials and uses no external heat or gas, it has excellent nutrient retention.
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The high temperatures required in drum-drying compromise food’s sensory profiles. RENU's™ low running temperatures and high speed of operation result in powders with excellent color, flavor, aroma, and nutrient retention.
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Hammermills have high power requirements and do not dry food, so they are best used for grains and previously dried foods. RENU™ dries and mills concurrently in a single step. It transforms foods with up to 99% moisture to powders with as low as 1% moisture—in seconds!
Join the RENU™ Revolution
Ready to transform food waste into valuable resources and embrace a more sustainable future? Choose GTF Technologies. Our innovative RENU™ Drying & Milling systems offer unmatched efficiency, quality, and environmental benefits. Contact us today to learn how we can help you achieve your goals.