ABOUT BCBTAC
Okanagan College’s BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BTAC) is dedicated to supporting the growth of the Canadian beverage industry by driving innovation, ensuring quality, and promoting sustainability. Our expert team offers customized research and development projects, as well as analysis and testing capabilities that help businesses innovate, grow, and address technical challenges. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, we assist the beverage industry in developing new products, maintaining safety and quality standards, and optimizing operational efficiency. BTAC is committed to advancing beverage technology, enhancing sustainability, and helping businesses adapt to emerging market trends.
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PC 256 - 583 Duncan Ave W, Penticton, BC V2A 8E1
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RESEARCH AND INNOVATION EXPERTISE
EXPERTISE
- Research and Development: Leading-edge R&D in beverage innovation, including new product creation and process improvement, sustainability and emerging technologies.
- Circularity: Enhancing production efficiency, consistency, and environmental impact through waste reuse and sustainable practices.
- Product Development and Innovation: Specialized in creating new products across alcoholic, low and non-alcoholic, fermented, brewed, and distilled categories.
- Quality Assurance and Safety: Comprehensive chemical, microbiological, and sensory analysis.
- Business and Market Advisory: Strategic support for business growth, market positioning, operational efficiency and adapting to industry trends.
- Training and Skills Development: Specialized training programs and industry-focused education to empower professionals in the beverage sector.
Previous Research Projects:
- Determination of the wild yeast strains and identification of the bacterial composition.
- Determination of the limits and impacts of various styles of wine and conditions on the overall shelf life of can liners.
- Identify the activity potential of pathogenic & spoilage microbes.
- Determination & identification of risks factors that could put the health of the consumer at risk and exacerbate instances of product spoilage.
- Smoke taint methodology for testing and remediation.
- Proof-of-concept research into repurposing waste from production processes like BSG brewer spent grain, and fruit pomaces.
- Sustainability-focused project capturing carbon dioxide emissions from brewery fermentation using an algae photobioreactor.
Fields of projects:
- Beverage producers - wine, beer, cider, spirits, kombucha, low and non-alcohol
- Suppliers of equipment, technology, packaging, and ingredients related to the beverage industry
TECHNOLOGY SECTORS
- Food Innovation
EQUIPMENT AND LABS
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Automated Canning System | For packaging trials and quality control. |
| CO₂ and O₂ Meter (CBox QC) | Measures carbonation and oxygen levels in beverages. |
| Conical Fermenters | Small-batch fermentation for brewing and testing. |
| Discrete Photometric Analyzer (DPA) | Chemical analysis for beverage quality. |
| DNA Nano Sequencer | Detects microbial strains and contaminants. |
| Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID) | Measures alcohol content for compliance. |
| Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) | Analyzes smoke taint and flavour profiles. |
| High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) | Precision analysis of flavours and aromas. |
| Homogenizer | Ensures consistent ingredient dispersion. |
| Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) | Detects metal contaminants in beverages. |
| Microbiological Incubator | Supports fermentation trials and cultures. |
| Plate Reader | Protein analysis (ELISA) for complex formulations. |
| Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (QPCR) | DNA analysis for microbial testing and contamination control. |
| Reverse Osmosis System | Removes alcohol and smoke taint from beverages. |
| Rotatory Screw Press | Juice/oil extraction for testing and waste upcycling. |
| Still 4″ Copper Flute Column 100 LTS | Distillation for alcohol testing (up to 95% ABV). |
| Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer (UV-Vis) | Enzymatic assays for ingredient and sugar analysis. |
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