Cocoa nibs roaster with sterilization control
Achieve precise roasting and sterilization of cocoa nibs and malt with real-time moisture monitoring, optimizing flavor and energy efficiency in your production line.

Roasts and Sterilizes Cocoa and Malt Products
The Tornado Roasting System from Bühler Group revolutionizes cocoa and malt processing with its innovative combination of conductive and convective heating. This system excels in roasting and sterilization, offering cocoa processing companies and chocolate manufacturers unmatched control over moisture content and flavor profiles. Utilizing the new HydroKen sensor, it measures moisture in real-time, ensuring precise adjustments for optimal quality. The performance roasting drum enhances energy efficiency by up to 20%, supporting continuous, high-speed operations. Suitable for products like cocoa nibs and malted barley, the Tornado system integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, offering PLC control and remote monitoring capabilities. Crafted from high-grade materials for durability and compliance, it also features CIP systems for efficient cleaning. Configurable options and expert engineering support further tailor the system to your specific production needs.
Benefits
- Enhances flavor and aroma precision with real-time moisture control.
- Reduces energy consumption by up to 20% with optimized roasting drum design.
- Adapts to a wide range of cocoa and malt varieties for tailored recipes.
- Supports continuous high-speed operations, maximizing production efficiency.
- Minimizes operating costs with reduced downtime and maintenance needs.
- Applications
- Cocoa,Compounds,Malt,Bars,Chocolate mass
- End products
- Compound coatings,Chocolate truffles,Cocoa nibs,Chocolate bars,Malted barley
- Steps before
- Purification,Grinding,Nibs Preparation
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Cooling,Packing
- Input ingredients
- cocoa nibs,malt
- Output ingredients
- roasted cocoa nibs,malt,chocolate mass,compounds,bars
- Market info
- Buhler is renowned for manufacturing advanced process solutions for food, feed, and advanced materials. They are highly regarded for their innovation in milling technology and equipment quality.
- Energy efficiency improvement
- Up to 20%
- Roasting flexibility
- Conductive and convective heating
- Moisture control
- HydroKen sensor for real-time adjustment
- Heating method
- Conductive and convective
- Process monitoring
- Real-time sensor feedback
- Flavor adjustment
- Precise recipe control
- Temperature control
- Adaptive based on recipe requirements
- Moisture content measurement
- HydroKen sensor
- Energy transfer surface
- Optimized for improved efficiency
- Drum design
- New performance roasting drum
- Roasting process
- Customizable for various cocoa types
- Output increase
- Up to 20%
- Working Mechanism
- Convective and Conductive Heating
- Integrated Steps
- Roasting,Sterilization,Taste Control
- Automation Level
- Automated with Real-time Monitoring
- CIP/SIP
- Not specified
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Flexible
- Energy Efficiency
- Increased by up to 20%
- Moisture Content Control
- Real-time via HydroKen Sensor
- Energy Transfer Method
- Performance Roasting Drum
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact design
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / PLC
- Discharge method
- Automatic
- Cooling option
- Ambient
- Drum size
- Customized to specifications