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Milk can be consumed as a stand-alone product (whole, low-fat or skim) or can be the starting point for food industry products such as cheese, butter, yogurt, condensed milk, and ice cream. In order to process milk and other dairy products, you need specialized dairy production equipment which then encapsulates different processes such as pasteurization, homogenization, and fermentation.

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Dairy Equipment Crack Inspection

Dairy Equipment Crack Inspection

Dairy producers rely on equipment like spray dryers, silos, and different tanks for the stor…

Dairy Packaging Machine

Dairy Packaging Machine

The use of sachets and pouches for powdered or shredded dairy products is an increasingly popular form…

Butter Churner Machine

Butter Churner Machine

When processing smaller quantities of cream, you need to experiment with butter characteristics to cate…

milk pasteurization machine

Pasteurization Machine for Milk

Manual processing of dairy products can cause inconsistent quality between batches due to pos…

Grated cheese case packing machine

Grated cheese case packing machine

Large-scale cheese manufacturers process and handle products of different sizes and volum…

Evaporator for heat sensitive products

Evaporator for heat sensitive products

The removal of solvents when making products in industries like food, cosmetics, phar…

Aseptic FFS machine for UHT products

Aseptic FFS machine for UHT products

UHT products (ultra high temperature processing) such as sterilized milk, are products …

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Ultra-clean FFS machine for yoghurt in cups

Ultra-clean FFS machine for yoghurt in cups

Dairy products like yoghurt are very susceptible to spoilage. Yeasts and moulds…

High-clean FFS machine for butter in mini portions

High-clean FFS machine for butter in mini portions

With the production of dairy products such as butter in mini portions o…

Autoclave for canned food

Autoclave for canned food

Sealing and cooking products in cans, pouches or other containers is a very popular method of prese…

Aseptic aerator for food products

Aseptic aerator for food products

Products such as mousse, yogurt, butter, cheese, and many more require mixing and aerating…

Butter Tub Filling And Sealing Machine

Butter Tub Filling And Sealing Machine

When packing paste-like products such as butter, spreads or margarine you need flexib…

Automatic butter wrapping machine

Automatic butter wrapping machine

Do you pack your butter wraps in aluminium foil, parchment paper or ecoline solutions? And…

Continuous butter production line

Continuous butter production line

When producing large volumes of butter in consistent quality, taste and appearance you nee…

Butter Re-packaging Line

Butter Re-packaging Line

Although bulk butter blocks are commonly used in commercial food production, they are heavy and diffi…

Foil wrapping machine for cream cheese

Foil wrapping machine for cream cheese

When producing cream cheese and selling them in foil wrapped bricks you need a reliab…

Mpac Alisio casepacker for food

Side Load Case Packer For Packaged Food

Accuracy is a primary concern for case-packing pre-packaged foods such as milk or pr…

Somsix Modified Atmosphere Big Bags

Modified Atmosphere Big Bags

Manufacturers requiring big bag packaging have specific sizes, shapes, and material requirements…

Sensor for Modified Atmosphere FIBCs

Sensor for Modified Atmosphere FIBCs

Every year, more than 200 million FIBCs are filled with food for storage and transport.…

Automatic FIBC Sealing machine

Automatic FIBC Sealing machine

When sealing large bags containing bulk products, a sealer must be reliable to keep the MAP sa…

Vacuum and Gas Injection System for FIBCs

Vacuum and Gas Injection System for FIBCs

Products packed in large bulk bags, such as FIBCs, require vacuum pressure and ac…

Pilot plant homogeniser

Pilot plant homogeniser

From food to pharma, homogenization is an essential step in the production process that provides unifo…

Spray Dryer Crack Testing Services

Spray Dryer Crack Testing Services

Spray dryers undergo multiple thermal cycles and may develop cracks as the metal becomes …

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Non-Destructive Crack Detection Vessel Testing

Non-Destructive Crack Detection Vessel Testing

Using traditional types of inspection methods when inspecting vessels may po…

Frozen food automatic case packer

Frozen food automatic case packer

Adequately packaged frozen fries retain their original color, taste, and texture. And beca…

Industrial washer for plastic crates

Industrial washer for plastic crates

In the food production sector, hygiene regulations are getting stringent by the day. Es…

Shrink wrapping machine for PET bottles

Shrink wrapping machine for PET bottles

During a shrink-wrapping process, a change of reel can slow down the production cycl…

Leak testing machine

Leak tester for pouches and MAP packaging

Nuts are packed with unsaturated fatty acids, which means they are prone to oxida…

Medium scale round can seamer

Medium scale round can seamer

Automatic seaming of cans of craft bear can be quite the hassle with the movement from the cent…

Irregular can seamer

Irregular can seamer

Quite some time can be lost adjusting the seaming process to different can sizes when orders keep followi…

Semi-manual can sealer

Semi-manual can sealer

When starting out in the canned product business, you do not necessary want to invest in industrial sca…

Ionized air system for cleaning of baby food cans       

Ionized air system for cleaning of baby food cans       

When producing canned food products, especially those for infants…

Filling and weight checking machine for food cans

Filling and weight checking machine for food cans

Making sure the right quantity of product is in the packaging can be a p…

Capping machine for plastic lid oatmeal tins     

Capping machine for plastic lid oatmeal tins     

Some products ask for a plastic reusable lid after the can has been seam…

Can filling equipment

Can filling equipment

Having separate equipment for different process steps like filling and closing, can put a brake on growi…

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Equipment for making dairy products – How milk is processed


Dairy processing equipment covers multiple automated sub-processes to ensure the milk products quality is at its highest. Since milk is the main ingredient of dairy products, the standard process first requires a pasteurization process. A pasteurizer unit helps to remove harmful bacteria from the milk and extend its shelf life through heating using heat exchangers. From then on, pasteurized milk undergoes different processes depending on the desired output. Usually, the milk goes through a homogenizer after pasteurizing. This improves the milk’s texture before it goes to a fermentation vat where the good bacteria (also known as “starter culture”) is added. When the fermented milk reaches a desired level of acidity, it is cooled down to end the fermentation process.


Regulations relating to dairy products


Standards to produce dairy products vary according to countries and regions. For products such as yogurt, there are classifications based on the content of milk fat or protein. For cheese, there are standards about how much moisture or milk fat it must contain, or in case it is made from unpasteurized milk, there is a required aging time. Processes also have regulations. For example in the United States, during the pasteurization process, every particle of milk must be heated to 143 °F (61.7 °C) for 30 minutes (holding method) or to 160 °F (71.1 °C) for 15 seconds (flash method).


Hybrids as an alternative dairy product

Nowadays, plant-based dairy products are booming in the market – in fact, plant-based milk is a product that even non-vegans can’t do without. This is why people have more and more interest in adding more greens to their diet, having a healthier lifestyle, or a lactose-free diet – in fact, lactose intolerance affects 5-17% of Europeans and about 44% of North Americans. However, since not everyone is totally ready to give up the original flavors of milk, many companies are turning to hybrid dairy products that can offer both of the best worlds. Hybrids are a combination of plant-based proteins and traditional dairy products – for instance, almond milk and cow’s milk. With hybrids, people can still enjoy the original flavor of milk with less sugar, lower fats, fewer calories, and high sources of dietary fiber.

Aseptic filling as a production requirement for dairy products

Aseptic filling is a necessary process in the dairy industry that requires a sterile environment for operation. Because of it, equipment, containers, and packaging material are sterilized using steam, heat, and other treatments. This ensures that the product is free from contaminants and safe for consumption. Furthermore, the processing equipment needs to be stainless steel and should incorporate some sort of CIP cleaning system. CIP stands for “Clean In Place” which essentially means that the cleaning systems has been integrated into the machinery or equipment. The reason for this is to save time due to manufacturers not having to dismantle the machinery in order to clean them.

How sterilizers achieve a long shelf life for dairy products

One of the most common yet important processes in the production of dairy foods and products is sterilization. This food processing step ensures a clean final product and helps achieve a long shelf life. The products are heated for a certain amount of time and then cooled in preparation for packing. An autoclave is used as equipment to perform such tasks.

In conclusion, specialized dairy equipment is necessary to process milk and create products such as cheese, butter, and yogurt. The pasteurization, homogenization, and fermentation processes require specific equipment. and adhere to different regulations based on country and region. Aseptic filling and sterilization play a crucial role in making safe and clean dairy products with a longer shelf life. Moreover, hybrids of plant-based proteins and traditional dairy products are becoming more popular among consumers. Whether it’s for a dairy farm or cheese making, it’s important to use the right equipment to produce high-quality dairy products that meet regulatory requirements.

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