Batch cooker for confectionery masses
Effortlessly cook a variety of confectionery masses, like caramel and jelly, with precise control over temperature and consistency for optimal product quality.
Processes and Homogenizes Confectionery Masses
The CARASTAR® Series from CHOCOTECH, including models 180, 400, 500, and 750, are batch cookers engineered for the precise processing of confectionery masses. These units excel in cooking, homogenizing, and aerating various candy forms such as caramel, jelly, and fondant.
What sets the CARASTAR® apart is its ability to operate both batch and continuous processes, facilitated by a reservoir tank that buffers the cooked mass for seamless integration into downstream production. The cookers feature a high shear mixer for uniform mass dispersion and are equipped with CIP booster pumps and spray ball systems for efficient inline washing, ensuring high standards of hygiene and minimal downtime.
The CARASTAR® is designed to meet diverse processing needs with capacity options ranging from 60 kg to 250 kg per batch, and throughput capabilities up to 750 kg/h. The integration of load cells enables automatic ingredient feeding, and vacuum installations facilitate precise caramelization and crystallization.
Constructed for versatility, the CARASTAR® is compatible with various product types, managing both liquid and slurry forms with ease. Its energy-efficient design and high operational reliability make it an ideal choice for candy manufacturers and food processing companies looking to enhance production efficiency while maintaining product quality.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency by integrating batch and continuous processes.
- Ensures consistent product quality through high shear mixing for uniform mass dispersion.
- Reduces maintenance downtime with a CIP system for quick, contamination-free cleaning.
- Minimizes energy usage with efficient vacuum and operational design.
- Facilitates precise ingredient control with automatic load cell systems.
- Applications
- Candy,Jelly,Aeration,Fondant,Crystallization,Sweets,Chewy candy,Hard candy,Caramelization,Chocolate,Caramel
- End products
- Chocolate truffles,Gummy bears,Caramel candy,Marshmallows,Creamy fudge,Chewing gum,Toffee,Fondant icing,Nougat,Lollipops
- Steps before
- Weighing,Dissolving,Ingredient Feeding
- Steps after
- Vacuuming,Crystallization,Aeration,Cooling,Forming,Tempering,Packing
- Input ingredients
- sugar,binders,jelly,fillings,sugar solutions
- Output ingredients
- cooked mass,caramel,all sugar and sugar-free masses
- Market info
- CHOCOTECH is known for providing innovative solutions in the confectionery industry, specializing in machinery for processing and manufacturing chocolate, candies, and other sweets, with a reputation for precision engineering and tailored, high-quality equipment solutions.
- Batch size
- 60–250 kg
- Throughput
- 180–750 kg/h
- Automation
- Automatic ingredient feeding with load cells
- High shear mixer
- Yes,for homogenization and lump free dispersion
- Cooking methods
- Atmospheric,pressure,vacuum,post-vacuum,cooling
- CIP system
- Includes CIP booster pump and 360° spray balls
- Reservoir tank
- Included,for batch-continuous process
- Material applications
- Caramel,binders,jelly,fillings,sugar solutions
- Working mechanism
- Atmospheric,under pressure,under vacuum
- Integrated steps
- Dissolving,mixing,cooking
- CIP principles
- 360° spray balls,CIP booster pump
- Batch vs. inline flow
- Batch-continuous process
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Varies depending on model size
- Batch size
- 60-250 kg
- Discharge method
- Atmospheric drop into reservoir
- Tank shape
- Universal batch cooker
- Size options
- 180,400,500,750 kg/h
- Customization options
- Load cells,vacuum installation,high shear mixer,CIP booster pump,360° spray balls
- Control panel type
- PLC-controlled
- Integration possibilities
- Batch-continuous process
- Vacuum installation
- Available
- High shear mixer
- Included for homogenization
- CIP booster pump
- Available for inline washing
- Load cells
- For automatic ingredient feeding
- Dairy valving
- Allows inline washing
- 360° spray balls
- Included