Ice cream mix preparation unit
Streamline your ice cream production with a low-energy, high-speed mix preparation unit that ensures optimal emulsification, hydration, and pasteurization for diverse dairy and plant-based dessert bases.
Mixes and Pasteurizes Ice Cream Bases
The Tetra Pak® Ice Cream Mix unit A2 and A3 are engineered-to-order systems designed specifically for small to medium capacity ice cream manufacturers and food processing companies. These units excel in efficiently handling the mixing and pasteurization of diverse ice cream bases, including dairy, soy-based, coconut milk, and lactose-free options. Utilizing high shear mixing technology paired with continuous HTST pasteurization, these units ensure optimal emulsification and hydration, while the integrated plate heat exchanger maximizes heat recovery, reducing energy consumption.
With automation capabilities, the Tetra Pak units seamlessly integrate into production lines, offering controlled processing conditions and consistent results. They are suitable for producing a range of products such as frozen yogurt bases, gelato mixes, and cream-based dessert sauces. Built with sustainability in mind, they reduce carbon footprint and enhance operational efficiency, catering to both liquid and slurry product types.
Available with various options, including high shear vacuum mixing for handling viscosities up to 50,000 cP, these units provide flexibility and reliability. Designed with food and operator safety as a priority, they feature a pasteurizer diversion function to ensure product safety throughout production. Configurable based on your specific needs, the Tetra Pak Ice Cream Mix unit offers a robust solution to meet the demands of innovative ice cream production.
Benefits
- Ensures consistent product quality through precise mixing and pasteurization.
- Reduces energy consumption with optimized heat recovery systems.
- Enhances production flexibility, accommodating a wide range of ice cream bases.
- Improves safety with real-time monitoring and diversion functions.
- Supports sustainability goals by minimizing carbon footprint.
- Applications
- Plant-based products,Desserts,Ice cream,Dairy
- End products
- Coconut milk ice cream,Frozen yogurt base,Lactose-free ice cream,Gelato mix,High-protein ice cream,Soft serve ice cream base,Soy-based ice cream,Vegan desserts,Cream-based dessert sauces,Ice cream mix
- Steps before
- Ingredient weighing,Mixing of ingredients,Emulsification
- Steps after
- Ageing,Chilling,Filling and packing,Freezing
- Input ingredients
- ice cream mix ingredients,high viscosities,fibres,powder,water,dairy components
- Output ingredients
- ice cream mix,pasteurized ice cream mix,emulsified mix,hydrated mix,high viscosity product
- 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.
- Capacity
- 2000-14000 L/h
- Pasteurization Type
- HTST (High Temperature-Short Time)
- Viscosity Handling
- up to 50,000 cP
- Heat Recovery
- Maximum heat recovery
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Air-Free Mixing
- Yes
- Cooling Configuration
- Integrated chiller unit
- High Shear Mixer
- Optimal emulsification and hydration
- Pressure Supervision
- Differential pressure supervision
- Product Safety
- Diversion function for temperature monitoring
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- Low-energy consumption
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Tank size
- 600–14000 L/h processing capacity
- Discharge method
- Continuous flow
- Control panel type
- Integrated control panel
- High shear vacuum mixing
- Yes
- Differential pressure supervision
- Yes