Active tempura applicator for plant-based products
When creating plant-based products with tempura coatings, maintaining batter quality is crucial to ensure a desirable texture and appearance. Challenges arise in preserving leavening agents and achieving consistent coverage without causing product defects or excessive batter loss.
Ensures optimal tempura coating quality
The Active Tempura Applicator by Marel is a specialized system designed to maintain the quality of tempura batter during application. It features a tank with an innovative insulating jacket to keep the tempura at a consistently low temperature and a minimal buffer to ensure frequent batter refreshment. The applicator uses a dual-belt system to guarantee thorough top and bottom coverage. Products are transported through the tempura by a bottom conveyor, while a top belt ensures full submersion. Excess batter is removed by an air-knife, which provides equal airflow across the belt for uniform results. The outfeed belt is heat-resistant and allows for quick adjustment, minimizing product marriages and ensuring a seamless transfer into the fryer. This equipment supports the high-speed processing of various plant-based products and integrates smoothly into a complete food processing line for enhanced productivity and quality.
Benefits
- Maintains batter quality with minimal agitation
- Consistent top and bottom coating coverage
- Reduces product defects and batter waste
- Easily adjustable outfeed for controlled transfer
- Supports high-speed production lines