Storage:
Batch area:
Tank for emulsifier blend (emulsifier + liquid oil) (area 2)
Tank for water phase preparation (water + water-soluble ingredients) (area 3)
Tank for mixing oils and oil-soluble ingredients and later adding the water phase to form the w/o emulsion (area 4)
Production:
Low pressure pasteurisation (coil pasteuriser or Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) (area 5 shows a PHE)
High pressure pump (area 6)
If high pressure pasteurisation - SSHE for heating and cooling
High pressure SSHE - GS Nexus, GS Kombinator or GS Perfector (area 7)
Pin rotor machine(s) (area 8)
Resting tube for products to be wrapped (area 9)
Remelt - PHE (area 10). Could also be SSHE (e.g. low fat products)
The sequence of the above-mentioned production units depends on the type of product to be produced and the specific recipe. For more detailed information on processing issues, please see our R&D articles in the Downloads area.
Pasteurisation: emulsion temperature is typical 45°C (110°F), heat to 85°C (185°F) and cool to 45°C (110°F).