The startup manufactures a patented UV-light pasteurization system designed to inactivate microorganisms in liquid food products. This energy-efficient technology provides clients with a reliable method to ensure product safety and extend shelf life without the need for thermal processing.
Funding
$20.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional thermal pasteurization methods for liquid food products are energy-intensive, consume significant amounts of water, and can negatively impact product quality. These methods often lead to reduced nutritional value, altered taste profiles, and increased operational costs for liquid food processors.
Solution
Lyras provides an energy-efficient, non-thermal pasteurization system utilizing patented UV light technology to inactivate microorganisms in liquid food products. This technology, known as raslysation, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional pasteurization by significantly reducing energy and water consumption while maintaining or improving product quality. The raslysation process exposes liquids to UV light in a controlled, turbulent flow, ensuring effective microorganism inactivation without the need for high temperatures. Lyras offers a range of raslysation products tailored to various liquid processing industries, including dairy, juice, industrial fermentation, and blood plasma, providing scalable and modular solutions to fit specific capacity and industry requirements.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes liquid food and beverage manufacturers across various industries, such as dairy, juice, industrial fermentation, and blood plasma, seeking sustainable and cost-effective pasteurization solutions.
Features
- Patented UV light technology for effective microorganism inactivation in opaque liquids
- Non-thermal process preserves natural taste, vitamins, nutrients, and proteins
- Reduces energy consumption by 60-90% compared to traditional pasteurization
- Reduces water consumption by 60-80% compared to traditional pasteurization
- Modular and scalable solutions to fit various production volumes
- Stand-alone units with PLC, HMI, and MCC panels for easy integration into existing production lines
- Sanitary system designed for maximized food safety with no glass-food contact
- Remote monitoring and control capabilities for real-time performance optimization
- Minimal waste due to lower holding volume compared to traditional pasteurizers
- Full electrification paves the way for production based on renewable energy