Italy is well known for its incredible history, landmarks and of course food. However, an often overlooked element is the fantastic array of famous Italian drinks and beverages that one should definitely get acquainted with. Italy is home to some of the world’s most iconic spirits and there’s no better way to experience Italian cuisine than to accompany your dish with a glass of your favorite Italian beverage.
The diversity of Italian spirits and liqueurs can’t possibly be overstated and Percento Srl, an Italian R&D lab operating in food & beverage industry, with particular attention to the barman and mixologist sector, knows it best. By combining cutting-edge technology with over the top manufacturing and design, Percento is able to provide ongoing R&D operations aimed at improving and optimizing the work of professionals in this sector. Liqueurs, extracts, infusions, premixes, distillates, syrups and essentially any innovative product requested by the customer, and even 130 kg blocks of fully transparent ice are amongst many deliverables for their clients, Italian bars and clubs. They re-sell alcoholic beverages and mixology products as well as share their knowledge and experience by providing trainings and consultancy to the businesses they serve. They run a proper “Academy” where technical trainings on different machinery, courses dedicated to the culture of the product (distilled or not) and activities related to menu engineering all take place. Their goal is to become the research hub for the bar industry.
"Shaken, not stirred" is how a famous fictional British Secret Service agent prefers his martini cocktails. Likewise, Percento Srl knows that appropriate shaking & mixing process is crucial for cocktails preparation.
In their laboratory Percento's team works on filtration and clarification of liqueurs, extracts, smoothies and other products, in many ways and also by spinning the beverages to separate the solid particles from the liquid. However, their dissatisfaction with the previously used equipment was growing. The tools were all underperforming and the whole procedure took too much time without sufficient results.
Luckily, just like in culminating moments of the spy action movies, OHAUS entered to save the day for Percento Srl mixing business! Thanks to the local distributor who helped to find the right configuration and the right adapters, OHAUS Centrifuge FRONTIER™ 5000 Multi-Pro 5816 with rotor 4 x 250 ml was introduced to the company's workplace. After a brief training for the Percento’s team it became a real game changer for the liquids clarification procedure. “Now the clarification takes a few minutes, not an hour like with previously used instruments and the separation is perfect! Solids remain packed on the bottom of the tubes” – says the Percento’s employee.
OHAUS Frontier™ 5000 Multi-Pro Centrifuges are designed for universal use in multiple applications in research, industrial, and clinical laboratories. Available in 7 models with capacities from 0.2 ml to 4 × 750 ml, they feature high-speed performance at maximum volume, automatic rotor identification, and safety features. The multi-purpose centrifuges offer a high-speed centrifugation platform which can be customized to fit workflow needs using a wide variety of rotors and accessories. The intuitive design of the centrifuges and accessories enables easy access to parameter settings and quick rotation between applications.
OHAUS powerful and versatile Frontier centrifuge put the positive spin on Percento Srl’s workflow. Let’s toast to that success with your favorite Italian beverage - 'Salute'!
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