Coarse sediment or fibre
Compare samples before and after the coarse-solids separator. Check screen condition, bypass paths, feed particle distribution and changes over operating time. Do not raise homogenizer pressure as a substitute for a damaged screen.
Creaming or phase separation
Keep samples from before and after formulation, homogenization and heat treatment. Record recipe, temperature and elapsed time using the same observation method. An immediately uniform sample is not a storage-stability result.
Variable extraction composition
Check kernel preparation, the measured water additions, press feeding and sampling point. Compare mass and fat balances on the same basis. A higher collected volume may reflect added water rather than improved extraction.
Fouling, flow instability or filling variation
Correlate product properties with pressure, temperature and stop history. Review suction conditions and buffer levels before changing machine settings. Suspected safety or package-integrity issues require the responsible plant procedure and qualified evaluation.
Technical background: Tetra Pak Coconut Handbook — chemistry of coconut milk and cream. Industry reference; not evidence of this site’s equipment performance.
