Active tempura applicator for plant-based products
For processors aiming to achieve the perfect batter coating on plant-based products, this equipment ensures optimal tempura quality while maintaining efficiency and speed in high-volume production lines.
Applies Tempura Coating to Plant-Based Products
The Active Tempura Applicator from Marel is engineered specifically for food processors focusing on plant-based and convenience foods. This equipment excels at coating diverse products, such as vegan tempura nuggets and soy-based bites, with a consistent and high-quality tempura layer.
This applicator operates using a conveyor system that gently submerges products in batter, ensuring even top and bottom coverage. An innovative insulating tank keeps the batter at a low temperature, preserving its quality and freshness, minimizing agitation to maintain its leavening agents. As products emerge, an air-knife removes excess batter uniformly across the conveyor belt.
Designed for high-speed production lines, the Active Tempura Applicator processes various product forms—solid, liquid, slurry, and powder—while maintaining minimal product marriages. It integrates seamlessly with continuous operations, supporting high throughput with belt widths available in 600, 700, and 1,000 mm to meet diverse production needs.
Marel’s Innova Food Processing Software enhances automation, allowing real-time monitoring and control to optimize yield and maintain quality standards. Built for efficiency, this applicator conserves energy while offering rapid, precise adjustments to suit specific operational demands. Its robust construction supports ease of cleaning and consistent performance, with service solutions available globally to ensure equipment longevity and efficiency.
Benefits
- Ensures consistent product quality by maintaining batter integrity and even coating.
- Optimizes production speed and efficiency with high throughput capabilities.
- Adapts to multiple product forms, supporting versatile plant-based product lines.
- Enhances yield and compliance with Innova software integration for real-time monitoring.
- Minimizes waste and enhances operational flow with rapid transfer and reduced product marriages.
- Applications
- Plant-based products,Convenience foods,Alternative proteins,Snacks
- End products
- Soy-based tempura bites,Alternative protein battered snacks,Plant-based tempura fillets,Vegan tempura nuggets,Vegan tempura vegetables
- Steps before
- Preparation,Marinating,Forming
- Steps after
- Cooking,Frying,Packing and labeling,Air-knife batter removal,Transfer to fryer
- Input ingredients
- alternative proteins,tempura batter
- Output ingredients
- coated plant-based products,crispy and puffy layer of tempura
- Market info
- Marel is known for its advanced food processing equipment, specializing in systems and services for poultry, meat, and fish industries. It is recognized for innovation, quality, and improving processing efficiency and sustainability.
- Line speed
- Up to 25 meters per minute
- Batter viscosity handling
- Up to 4000 cP
- Belt width
- 600,700,and 1,000 mm
- Automation level
- PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Changeover time
- Quick adjustment
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C
- Cleaning method
- CIP
- Energy efficiency
- High throughput
- Minimal product marriages
- Low occurrence
- High line speed
- Up to 25 meters p/m
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Product Viscosity
- 4000 cP
- Integration Capability
- Full convenience processing line
- Belt width
- 600,700,1,000 mm
- Tank shape
- Rectangular with insulating jacket
- Feed method
- Conveyor belt with top belt
- Discharge method
- Separately driven outfeed belt
- Integration possibilities
- Innova Food Processing Software
- Belt Width Options
- 600 mm,700 mm,1,000 mm