Cheese curd cooling system for crumbled cheese
In the cheese production process, maintaining the delicate structure of curd while cooling it rapidly is a critical challenge. Excessive handling or inappropriate cooling methods can damage the curd, affecting the final product quality and yield.
Ensures optimal quality and minimal product loss
The Tetra Pak® Curd Cooler is a sophisticated system designed specifically for cooling cheese curd in crumbled cheese production lines. This cooler uses a continuous flow cooling method that ensures rapid cooling at the earliest stage possible, thus maintaining high bacteriological quality with no ambient air exposure. The system minimizes fat and protein losses as it avoids mechanical elements that can cause curd fractioning. Through the use of a three-way control valve, it sustains uninterrupted cooling water flow even during idle periods, thereby reducing energy peaks during startups. Additionally, the precise temperature control mechanism collects data from several points to maintain a stable product outlet temperature, also aiding in prevention of clogging. This cooler is suitable for cheese varieties such as crumbled tvarog, ricotta, and adyghean, with a capacity range of 1,000 to 6,000 liters per hour.
Benefits
- Maintains high bacteriological quality
- Minimized product handling to avoid curd damage
- Reduces energy consumption peaks
- Stable and precise temperature control
- Maximizes yield with minimal product losses