A food and beverage manufacturer in Uzbekistan set out to enter the fast-growing plant-based drinks segment with a locally produced oat and almond milk line. With rising demand for dairy alternatives across Central Asia, they needed a flexible line that could switch between recipes while maintaining smooth texture and long shelf life.
Project Background
The client had no prior experience with plant protein processing. Their key challenges were achieving a stable, non-separating emulsion, controlling the “beany” off-flavors common in plant milks, and ensuring UHT-grade shelf stability for regional distribution without a cold chain.
Our Turnkey Solution
- Soaking, grinding and enzymatic hydrolysis system for oats to improve mouthfeel and natural sweetness
- Colloid milling and two-stage high-pressure homogenization for a fine, stable emulsion
- Precise formulation and blending station for oil, stabilizers and fortification
- UHT sterilization plus aseptic filling for ambient shelf life
- CIP cleaning system for fast, hygienic recipe changeovers
Results Delivered
The commissioned line produces a smooth, shelf-stable plant milk with consistent quality batch after batch. Fast changeover between oat and almond recipes lets the client respond to market trends, and the ambient shelf life removed the need for costly cold-chain logistics across the region.
Why This Matters for New Market Entrants
Plant-based beverages are booming in Central Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa, but many producers are entering the category for the first time. A well-engineered turnkey line — backed by recipe support and operator training — is the fastest way to launch a competitive, export-ready product.
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