Debacterizing system for cocoa beans
In cocoa processing plants, microbial contamination poses a serious risk to both product quality and consumer safety. Controlling microbial levels is essential to meeting food safety standards and maintaining the desired flavor profile of the cocoa beans.
Reduce microbial contamination in cocoa beans
The Debac Debacterizing System by Bühler is designed to effectively reduce microbial contamination in cocoa beans using steam sterilization. Operating in small batch sizes with high temperatures and steam pressure up to 5 bar, it ensures thorough debacterization. The system removes pathogens such as salmonella and thermophilic vegetative germs, resulting in germ counts that meet market standards. The system’s innovative use of cocoa bean shells during the process maintains the flavor and moisture content of the beans. Capable of achieving a throughput of up to 4 tons per hour, the Debac system improves productivity while ensuring flavor protection and high-quality results.
Benefits
- Increased throughput up to 4 tons per hour
- Effective removal of pathogenic microorganisms
- Preserves original flavor and moisture content of cocoa beans
- Energy-efficient processing
- Complete process traceability