Industrial conduction and convection cooker for proteins and vegetables

Cooks, Browns, Sear, Bakes, and Steams Products

The Formcook Combi Cooker from JBT is engineered to address complex cooking challenges for food processors, ready meal manufacturers, and plant-based protein producers. This equipment stands out with its dual-mode heat transfer, using both conduction and convection, to ensure consistent browning, searing, baking, and steaming. Ideal for applications ranging from plant-based burgers to seafood medleys, it can handle both solid and slurry product types with precision. The Combi Cooker features electric or thermal fluid-heated lower platens, allowing flexibility in energy use, and an independent control system for air and steam, facilitating process adjustments. It offers customizable cooking lengths and belt widths, ensuring integration into diverse production lines. A continuous belt cleaning system with scrapers, combined with adjustable process controls, enhances energy efficiency while maximizing throughput. The cooker is designed for easy operations with fast product changeovers and optional product flips for superior product appearance. Available options include stainless steel construction for high corrosion resistance, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.