Chocolate quality analysis instrument

Ensure the highest quality of your chocolate production by precisely measuring contraction, expansion, and crystal melting points, optimizing every batch from lab to production.

Measures Chocolate Quality and Tempering Indices

The Aasted ChocoAnalyzer is a state-of-the-art instrument for chocolate quality measurement, providing precise insights into contraction, expansion, and tempering indices. This laboratory device stands out with its intuitive interface, supporting real-time data extraction via Ethernet and USB. It’s ideal for chocolate, bakery, and confectionery sectors, assisting in the creation of chocolate bars, pralines, truffles, and more by ensuring consistent product quality and aiding R&D and small-scale testing. The ChocoAnalyzer seamlessly integrates into existing lab setups, offering flexible, bench-top application scalability. It emphasizes energy efficiency and operational simplicity, while its robust design supports long-term use and minimal maintenance. With Aasted’s engineering support, it can be customized to fit specific production needs, aligning with industry standards and compliance requirements for food-grade applications.

Benefits

  • Ensures product consistency by accurately measuring chocolate tempering and contraction.
  • Enhances product development with precise data extraction capabilities for R&D.
  • Increases efficiency with flexible, small-scale testing before full-scale production.
  • Saves time and resources with intuitive interface and easy data connectivity.
  • Supports compliance with industry standards for chocolate and confectionery production.

General


Applications
Lentils,Bakery,Confectionery,Chocolate eggs,Chocolate balls,Chocolate fillings,Chocolate chips,Chocolate
End products
Chocolate truffles,Filled chocolate molds,Chocolate-coated cookies,Ganache fillings,Chocolate pralines,Marzipan chocolates,Chocolate bars,White chocolate chips,Milk chocolate balls,Milk chocolate eggs,Chocolate-coated pastries,Dark chocolate lentils
Steps before
Tempering,Extruding,Depositing
Steps after
Cooling,Enrobing,Quality Assurance
Input ingredients
chocolate,fillings,fatty masses,different masses
Output ingredients
measured contraction,measured expansion,temper curve,temper index,melting point of crystals,quality chocolate
Market info
Aasted is known for its expertise in manufacturing equipment for the chocolate, bakery, and confectionery industries, offering solutions like tempering, molding, and baking machinery with a strong reputation for innovation and quality.

Technical Specifications


Accuracy
±0.5–2%
Automation
Manual / Auto dosing
Capacity
Small-scale,laboratory
Cooling simulation
Adjustable profiles
Data extraction
USB
User interface
Intuitive
Ethernet connection
Yes
Melting point determination
Yes
Tempering index measurement
Yes
Mobility
Movable on wheels
Production scale
Laboratory
Product customization
Up to 3 different masses
Quality assurance
High accuracy
Scientific measurement methods
4

Operating Characteristics


User Interface
Intuitive,Ethernet connected
Data Extraction
USB extraction
Flexibility
Movable unit on wheels
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Both

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Foaming
Yes/No

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact and mobile unit
Control panel type
Intuitive User Interface
Discharge method
USB data extraction
Cooling simulator
Movable on wheels
Extruder type
C-Frame,dynamic and movable

Custom Options


Control panel type
Intuitive UI,Ethernet connection
Data extraction method
USB
Integration possibilities
Plug-and-play