Continuous cocoa bean roaster

Achieve precise flavor profiles in cocoa and nut processing with a continuous roasting solution that optimizes aroma development while ensuring gentle and uniform roasting, ideal for creating high-quality, roasted ingredients.

Roasts and Pre-treats Cocoa Beans and Nuts

The Continuous Cocoa Bean Roaster FRV from Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken is engineered to streamline the roasting of cocoa beans, nuts, and similar products. With its modular design offering up to four roasting zones, this equipment ensures precise control over temperature, which is vital for developing the desired flavor profiles. Designed for chocolate manufacturers and nut processing industries, it operates continuously, efficiently pre-treating and roasting for end-products like cocoa liquor and roasted nuts. Its capabilities include handling up to 4800 kg/h, with flexibility in roasting temperatures, and incorporating optional cooling zones to maintain product integrity. The FRV’s automatic temperature control and minimal mechanical movement guarantee uniform roasting while reducing maintenance needs and fire risks. Optional features, such as a debacterizing reactor, enhance product safety by achieving low total plate counts. Available in various industrial sizes, this roaster is adaptable and integrates seamlessly into your production line, offering scalability and customizable options to suit diverse processing requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances flavor development with precise temperature control.
  • Increases production capacity with continuous operation and customizable throughput.
  • Minimizes maintenance and fire risks with gentle roasting and fresh air supply.
  • Ensures product quality and safety with optional debacterizing capabilities.
  • Adaptable to various processing needs with modular design and scalable configurations.

General


Applications
Cocoa beans,Peanuts,Confectionery,Hazelnuts,Nuts,Chocolate
End products
Milk chocolate,Roasted cocoa nibs,Hazelnut praline,Roasted nuts,Chocolate coatings,Roasted hazelnuts,Cocoa liquor,Chocolate bars,Dark chocolate,Peanut brittles,Roasted peanuts
Steps before
Cleaning,Pre-Treating,Winnowing,Sterilising,Alkalising
Steps after
Cooling,Winnowing,Nib Roasting
Input ingredients
cocoa beans,hazelnuts,peanuts
Output ingredients
roasted cocoa beans,roasted hazelnuts,roasted peanuts
Market info
Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken GmbH is known for expertise in manufacturing industrial machines for the cocoa, chocolate, and confectionery industries, particularly focusing on roasting, grinding, and refining processes. They have a strong reputation for quality and innovation.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
800 to 4800 kg/h
Roasting Temperature
Up to 155 °C
Cooling Temperature
Below 55-75°C
Roasting Time
10 - 25 min
Cooling Time
4 to 6 min
Connected Load
20 - 125 kW
Dimensions (Length)
1620/4650/8000 mm
Dimensions (Height without cyclones)
745 mm
Dimensions (Height with optional cooling zone)
6945/6945/9455/9945 mm
Dimensions (Width)
1500/2620/2620/2620 mm
Automation
Automatic control of roasting temperature
Heating Method
Using steam generated by biomass fuel

Operating Characteristics


Roasting type
Convective
Automation level
Automatic control
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Cooling method
Optional cooling zones
Modular setup
Up to 4 roasting zones
Maintenance requirements
Low
Safety features
Minimal risk of fires
Heating method
Stream/Biomass fuel

Product type Characteristics


Product Types
Cocoa Beans,Nuts


GMP Compliance
Yes
FDA Materials
Yes
CE marking
Yes
ATEX certification
Yes
EHEDG certification
No

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
1620x5745 mm
Roaster length
1620 mm
Roaster width
5745 mm
Roaster height
6945 mm
Height with optional cooling zone
7450 mm
Modular setup
Up to 4 roasting zones

Custom Options


Modular setup
Up to 4 roasting zones
Cooling zones
Optional cooling zones available