Food & Beverage FM CLARO is a food-grade Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) used for the meticulous decolorization and purification of food and beverage products. Produced under the strictest quality control standards, FM CLARO is tailored for batch processes in industries such as sugar refining, juice clarification, and edible oil production. Its ultrafine particle size provides an immense external surface area, allowing for rapid and effective adsorption of large organic molecules responsible for unwanted color, taste, and odor.

The high purity and low ash content of FM CLARO ensure that the final product remains uncontaminated, meeting the most stringent international food safety regulations. It’s the key to achieving a crystal-clear, pure, and consistent final product.

Technical Evaluation & Competitive Advantage

Exceptional Decolorization Efficiency: The high Methylene Blue Value and molasses decolorization index of FM CLARO are indicators of its superior ability to adsorb large color bodies. We’ve engineered a pore structure that actively targets these compounds, resulting in a purer end product with less carbon usage compared to general-purpose PACs.

Certified Food Grade: FM CLARO is manufactured to meet or exceed international food-grade standards. This is a critical differentiator, as not all activated carbons are safe for food contact. Our certifications provide assurance of product safety and purity.

Low Ash & Impurities: Our low ash content (<3%) means less foreign material is introduced into your product, preventing potential contamination and simplifying the filtration process.

Core Product Types & Uses

Claro PAC‑WB (wood‑based): Large meso‑pore volume → exceptional color body removal in sugar/gelatin.

Claro PAC‑CS (coconut‑based): Beverage polishing (wine/spirits/juice) with minimal flavor stripping.

Claro GAC‑CS 1240: Polishing filters for bottling lines & brewery utilities.

Typical Specs

Process Integration

Dose ranges: 0.1–1.0% w/v (beverage), 0.5–2.0% (sugar liquor)—pilot to optimize.

Filtration: Use filter aids (DE, PVPP) to improve cake permeability with PACs.

Model Highlights & Use‑Cases

1. FM CLARO PAC-WB (Wood-Based Powdered Activated Carbon)

FM CLARO PAC-WB is a wood-derived powdered activated carbon engineered with a large mesopore structure to target high molecular weight impurities. Its unique pore distribution makes it ideal for removing color bodies, humic substances, and polyphenolic compounds that are not easily captured by coconut-based carbons.

Technical Highlights

• High mesoporosity (0.7–1.0 cm³/g) → superior uptake of bulky colorants.
• Excellent decolorization index (> 90%) → proven in ICUMSA sugar decolorization tests.
• Low ash (< 5%) and neutral pH → safe for direct food and pharma applications.
• Rapid kinetics in slurry dosing → effective in batch treatment tanks.

Use Cases

Sugar refining: Removal of color bodies, improving ICUMSA rating.

Gelatin production: Clarification without affecting bloom strength.

Starch/glucose syrups: Eliminates caramelized color compounds.

Food extracts: Decolorization of malt, yeast extracts, and herbal concentrates.

2. FM CLARO PAC-CS (Coconut-Based Powdered Activated Carbon)

FM CLARO PAC-CS is a coconut-based PAC specialized for fine beverage polishing. It efficiently removes haze, off-flavors, and trace contaminants while preserving the delicate aroma and taste profile of beverages.

Technical Highlights

Microporous structure → captures low molecular weight impurities (aldehydes, fusel oils, phenols).

High iodine number (> 1000 mg/g) → excellent adsorption strength.

Food-grade, low dust, neutral pH → safe for direct beverage contact.

Minimal volatile loss → ensures flavor integrity.

Use Cases

Wine polishing: Removes fusel oils, excess tannins, haze.

Spirits treatment: Clarifies rum, whiskey, vodka without altering key esters.

Fruit juices: Eliminates browning agents while preserving fruity notes.

Breweries: Polishing filtration before bottling.

Soft drinks: Removal of residual odors and trace organics.

3. FM CLARO GAC-CS 1240 (Coconut-Based Granular Activated Carbon)

FM CLARO GAC-CS 1240 is a granular activated carbon (12×40 mesh) engineered for continuous beverage filtration and process water polishing in bottling plants and breweries. Its granular form allows for column-packed applications with an excellent balance of contact efficiency and hydraulic performance.

Technical Highlights

Optimized mesh (12×40) → rapid kinetics in beverage polishing.

High hardness (> 95%) → minimizes fines and extends service life.

Consistent effluent quality → stable product clarity.

NSF/food-grade compliant → suitable for direct beverage processing.

Use Cases

Bottling line filters: Ensures clarity and removal of trace organics.

Brewery utilities: Removes chlorine and chloramines from process water.

POU devices: Inline filters for juice, soda, and packaged beverages.

Dairy processing: Polishing water used in milk and whey-based drinks.

Pharma-grade water: Used in nutraceutical and functional drink production.