Applications of Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Membrane Process in Wine and Beer Industry
Reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) membranes are traditionally employed in wine and beer production for concentration, clarification, and stabilization. Their applications now extend to dealcoholization, addressing rising demand for low-alcohol beverages. RO/NF selectively reduce ethanol w...
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| description | Reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) membranes are traditionally employed in wine and beer production for concentration, clarification, and stabilization. Their applications now extend to dealcoholization, addressing rising demand for low-alcohol beverages. RO/NF selectively reduce ethanol while retaining volatile aromas and non-volatile flavors, outperforming thermal methods that degrade sensory profiles. This review examines RO/NF roles in alcohol adjustment, sugar modification, and by-product recovery, emphasizing mechanisms and efficiency. Operational challenges such as membrane fouling (polysaccharides, polyphenols), selectivity–permeation flux trade-offs, and energy costs are assessed. By balancing tradition with innovation, RO/NF technologies offer transformative potential for meeting health and sustainability goals in beverage industries. However, gaps in standardization, sensory consistency, and cost-effectiveness necessitate targeted research to optimize industrial adoption and consumer acceptance. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6c19d964a4ce48a3982a68dcbd5f45a92025-08-20T02:33:47ZengMDPI AGMembranes2077-03752025-05-0115514010.3390/membranes15050140Applications of Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Membrane Process in Wine and Beer IndustryYogesh Kumar0Atul Khalangre1Rajat Suhag2Alfredo Cassano3Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Bologna, Piazza Goidanich 60, 47521 Cesena, ItalyInterdepartmental Centre for Agri-Food Industrial Research, University of Bologna, Via Q. Bucci 336, 47522 Cesena, ItalyFaculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, Free University of Bolzano, Piazza Università 1, 39100 Bolzano, ItalyInstitute on Membrane Technology, ITM-CNR, Via P. Bucci, 17/C, 87036 Rende, ItalyReverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) membranes are traditionally employed in wine and beer production for concentration, clarification, and stabilization. Their applications now extend to dealcoholization, addressing rising demand for low-alcohol beverages. RO/NF selectively reduce ethanol while retaining volatile aromas and non-volatile flavors, outperforming thermal methods that degrade sensory profiles. This review examines RO/NF roles in alcohol adjustment, sugar modification, and by-product recovery, emphasizing mechanisms and efficiency. Operational challenges such as membrane fouling (polysaccharides, polyphenols), selectivity–permeation flux trade-offs, and energy costs are assessed. By balancing tradition with innovation, RO/NF technologies offer transformative potential for meeting health and sustainability goals in beverage industries. However, gaps in standardization, sensory consistency, and cost-effectiveness necessitate targeted research to optimize industrial adoption and consumer acceptance.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/15/5/140membranesreverse osmosisnanofiltrationdealcoholizationwinebeer |
| spellingShingle | Yogesh Kumar Atul Khalangre Rajat Suhag Alfredo Cassano Applications of Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Membrane Process in Wine and Beer Industry Membranes membranes reverse osmosis nanofiltration dealcoholization wine beer |
| title | Applications of Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Membrane Process in Wine and Beer Industry |
| title_full | Applications of Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Membrane Process in Wine and Beer Industry |
| title_fullStr | Applications of Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Membrane Process in Wine and Beer Industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Applications of Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Membrane Process in Wine and Beer Industry |
| title_short | Applications of Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Membrane Process in Wine and Beer Industry |
| title_sort | applications of reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membrane process in wine and beer industry |
| topic | membranes reverse osmosis nanofiltration dealcoholization wine beer |
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