Corn masa preparation system
Efficiently transform dry corn into fresh masa in minutes using a continuous process, eliminating traditional simmer and soak steps, and drastically reducing water use and energy consumption.
Transforms Dry Corn into Fresh Masa
The Masa Maker™ from Heat and Control is a revolutionary corn masa making system that converts dry corn into fresh masa in minutes, eliminating the need for traditional simmer and soak processes. Ideal for food and snack manufacturers, it supports the production of tortilla chips, taco shells, and other masa-based products. The continuous, high-speed operation seamlessly integrates into production lines, enhancing efficiency and reducing floor space requirements by removing the need for steam generators and soak tanks. It offers significant water and energy savings and utilizes precise controls to ensure consistent quality and flavor. The system is PLC-controlled, allowing remote monitoring and easy integration with existing systems. Constructed for durability and ease of maintenance, the Masa Maker™ significantly reduces water waste, making it an environmentally friendly choice for tortilla and snack production.
Benefits
- Reduces water usage and waste disposal costs by nearly eliminating wastewater.
- Lowers energy consumption by omitting steam generation and soaking stages.
- Increases production speed, delivering fresh masa in minutes rather than hours.
- Optimizes floor space and allows for potential expansion by removing unnecessary equipment.
- Enhances product consistency and quality with precise, recipe-driven controls.
- Applications
- Tostadas,Corn churritos,Extruded corn products,Tortillas,Tortilla chips,Taco and formed shells,Corn chips,Rolled corn products,Totopos,Corn crackers
- End products
- Doritos,Masa-based snack pellets,Old el paso taco shells,Mission tortilla chips,El sabroso pork cracklins,Guerrero tortillas,Herr's corn chips,Blue corn tortilla chips,Fritos,Tostitos,Don julio tostadas,Takis
- Steps before
- Drying,Cleaning,Conditioning,Corn Cooking,Corn Soaking,Grinding
- Steps after
- Sheeting,Toasting,Inspection,Packaging,Seasoning
- Input ingredients
- dry corn,clean corn
- Output ingredients
- fresh masa,corn masa,high quality masa
- 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.
- Water Usage
- Minimal
- Operational Savings
- Increased
- Production Time
- Minutes instead of hours
- Automation
- Recipe-driven system
- Energy Consumption
- Reduced
- Floor Space Requirement
- Reduced
- Working mechanism
- Continuous,Simmer/Soak-Free System
- Integrated steps
- Dry Corn to Fresh Masa in Minutes
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Water Usage
- Minimal,only for recipe ingredients and sanitation
- Energy efficiency
- Reduced energy consumption without steam generator
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Control panel type
- PLC-controlled
- Feed method
- Continuous
- Tank shape
- Round
- Tank size
- Variable
- Integration possibilities
- Customizable for specific processes
- Customization for specific corn products
- Tortilla chips,Taco shells,Tostadas,etc.
- Automation level
- Recipe-driven,continuous