Corn cooking systems for tortilla chips

Achieve precise control over corn cooking and processing for tortilla chips, ensuring consistent flavor and texture with each batch, while optimizing your production line for efficiency and quality.

Processes and Cooks Corn for Tortilla Production

The Corn Cooking System from Heat and Control is engineered to optimize your tortilla and snack production processes. This system excels in precisely batching, cooking, and cooling corn, ensuring flavor consistency across products like tortilla chips and crispy taco shells. Operating in manual, semi-automatic, or fully-automated modes, it integrates seamlessly with existing production lines. Automation offers precise control via PLCs, while modular design reduces installation time and costs. The system showcases robustness with stainless steel construction, ensuring durability in food processing environments. Designed for both energy efficiency and high-capacity output, it supports the production of multiple corn-based snacks, aligning with rigorous industry standards. Additionally, this system provides customization options and ongoing engineering support to meet unique production requirements.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise control over cooking and cooling processes.
  • Reduces installation time and costs through modular soak and simmer tank design.
  • Enhances operational efficiency by integrating seamlessly into manual, semi-automatic, and fully-automated production lines.
  • Lowers energy consumption due to optimized motor control systems.
  • Offers robust construction with stainless steel materials, ensuring longevity and reliability in food processing environments.

General


Applications
Tostadas,Corn products,Tortillas,Snacks,Tortilla chips,Corn chips,Taco shells
End products
Flavored corn chips,Crispy taco shells,White corn tortilla chips,Grilled tostada rounds,Whole wheat tortillas,Tequila lime tortilla snacks,Corn masa
Steps before
Corn Grinding,Dry Corn Batching
Steps after
Simmering,Cooling,Masa Preparation,Frying,Packaging,Seasoning
Input ingredients
dry corn,masa,corn and grain-based flours
Output ingredients
cooked corn,corn chips,tortilla chips,taco shells,tostada shells,tortillas
Market info
Heat and Control is known for its expertise in manufacturing food processing and packaging equipment, providing innovative solutions and high-quality systems for industries like snacks, prepared foods, and pharmaceuticals, with a strong reputation for reliability and technical support.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Manual / Semi-automatic / Fully-automated
Capacity
Scalable,based on production requirements
Modular Design
Soak tanks,simmer kettle systems,platforms
Installation Time
Reduced through modular design
Process Control
Precise control of dry corn batching,simmering,and cooling
Repeatability
Consistent recipe duplication
Cooking Method
Simmering,soaking,cooling

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / Semi-automatic / Fully-automated
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
Optimized for cost efficiency
Integration capability
Modular design for easy integration
Process Control
Precise control of dry corn batching,simmering,and cooling
Customization
Tailored to unique process requirements
Installation time and cost
Reduced due to modular design
Consistency
Repeatability of recipe
Flexibility
Supports growth goals with upgradable systems

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Viscosity
High/Medium/Low
Container size and shape
Varied
Abrasiveness
Yes/No
Material consistency
Uniform/Variable
Batch size potential
Small/Medium/Large

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Tank shape
Cylindrical
Feed/discharge method
Automatic conveyor
System modularity
Modular soak tanks and platforms
Control panel type
Manual/Semi-automatic/Fully-automated
Basket size
Variable sizes

Custom Options


Control panel type
Manual / Semi-automatic / Fully-automated
Integration capabilities
HMI / PLC / SCADA
System configuration
Modular soak tanks and simmer kettles
Growth adaptability
Scalable production lines
Recipe management
Consistent duplicate processes