Fresh cheese former for hygienic production

Streamline your cheese production with a hygienic and no-mould solution that simultaneously drains, forms, and shapes fresh and semi-soft cheeses with precision and efficiency.

Drains, Forms, and Shapes Fresh Cheese

The Tetra Pak® Cheese Former is a cutting-edge solution designed for dairy producers and food processing companies seeking efficient, hygienic cheese production. This machine combines whey draining, cheese forming, and shaping into a single automated process, eliminating the need for traditional molds. Equipped with a vacuum system, it precisely compresses curds while an automatic dosing system ensures uniform cheese weight and size. The equipment is perfect for producing a variety of fresh and semi-soft cheeses, including quark, mascarpone, ricotta, and plant-based options like cashew and almond cheese. With a compact footprint of just 30 m², the Tetra Pak® Cheese Former integrates seamlessly into continuous production lines, offering significant space savings. The unit features a whey collection system that maximizes material usage, reducing waste and environmental impact. Designed for durability, it ensures consistent product quality and minimizes manual handling, making it a highly efficient addition to any cheese manufacturing operation.

Benefits

  • Ensures precise weight accuracy with variations of only +/- 2%, reducing product inconsistency and waste.
  • Eliminates the need for mold cleaning, lowering water and chemical usage, thus enhancing environmental sustainability.
  • Minimizes manual handling with an automated process, reducing labor costs and improving operational efficiency.
  • Offers flexible production options for various cheeses, leveraging a controllable vacuum system for curd compression.
  • Saves valuable factory floor space with a compact 30 m² design, optimizing production area utilization.

General


Applications
Paneer cheese, Fresh cheeses, Cheese, Plant-based cheese alternatives, Semi-soft cheeses, Paneer, Dairy
End products
Mascarpone, Cashew cheese, Fresh mozzarella, Paneer blocks, Ricotta, Halloumi squares, Feta cubes, Plant-based cheese slices, Quark, Almond cheese
Steps before
Preparation of curd, Mixing curd and whey
Steps after
Final cheese shaping, Chilling, Packaging
Input ingredients
whey, curd, milk
Output ingredients
fresh cheese, semi-soft cheese, panela cheese
Market info
Tetra Pak is renowned for providing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in carton packaging for the food and beverage industry. It is esteemed for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient processing and packaging equipment on a global scale.

Technical Specifications


Accuracy
±2%
Automation
Automatic dosing system
Capacity
N/A
Footprint Size
30 m²
Hygiene
No-mould design
Vacuum System Pressure Adjustment
Adjustable
Whey Collection Efficiency
High

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
No-mould, vacuum system
Integrated Steps
Whey draining, cheese forming, final shaping
Automation Level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous
Space Saving
Footprint only 30 m²
Changeover Time
Adjustable via operator panel
CIP/SIP
Not specified
Cleaning Method
No-mould eliminates cleaning
Energy Efficiency
Economical production
Weight Accuracy
± 2%
Whey Collection
Maximizes resource use

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Cheese type compatibility
Semi-soft cheeses

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
30 m²
Design
No-mould

Custom Options


Control panel type
Operator panel
Integration possibilities
Compatible with various cheese types
Automation
Automatic dosing system
Footprint
30 m²
Hygienic design
No-mould concept
Vacuum system adjustability
Adjustable vacuum pressure