Cooking and stretching solution for pasta filata cheese
In the cheese production industry, achieving the perfect texture and consistency of pasta filata cheeses like mozzarella and provolone requires specialized techniques. Without the right process, producers face challenges in obtaining uniform mixing and adequate stretching, impacting the final product quality.
Ensures thorough mixing and stretching of curd
The Tetra Pak® Cooker Stretcher DAW 2/6 is a specialized cooking and stretching solution designed by Tetra Pak. It caters specifically to pasta filata cheese production, including varieties such as mozzarella, provolone, and pizza cheese. This system handles a capacity of 3.6 tons per hour (8000 lbs/hr). Dual overlapped augers enable thorough mixing and stretching of curd, leveraging the natural roll-back effect. Additionally, a dimple pattern on the auger body minimizes sticking and simplifies cleaning, thereby eliminating the need for coatings. The system incorporates a dual heat exchange mechanism to maintain product quality by minimizing the risk of protein denaturation. Features like an automatic water fill system and a cream tank that recycles excess water to recover fats enhance its operational efficiency. Optional cyclone curd collectors can be added for better distance handling when conveying curd pneumatically.
Benefits
- Thorough mixing and stretching of curd
- Reduced maintenance due to dimpled auger body
- Optimal water flow management with automatic fill system
- Maintains high product quality with dual heat exchange
- Fat recovery through integrated cream tank