Low-pressure forming solution for plant-based products
In the growing plant-based food industry, maintaining the texture and structure of proteins such as soy and tofu during the forming process is crucial. Traditional high-pressure forming methods often compromise these qualities, leading to subpar products that fail to meet consumer expectations.
Create high-quality plant-based products effortlessly
The MasterFormer by Marel is designed to form both filled and unfilled plant-based products with minimal pressure, ensuring the mass’s structure and texture remain intact. This solution allows you to produce items such as burgers and ground meat blocks with a handmade look, ideal for delicate products. The MasterFormer can swap forming units quickly to change product shapes and dimensions, enhancing flexibility in production. Additionally, the optional MasterSlice and MasterFill modules enable the insertion of solid and liquid fillings, from cheese slices to pesto. Products can be directly packed onto trays or further processed, maintaining quality and consistency.
Benefits
- Retains structure and texture of plant-based proteins
- Produces high-quality products with a handmade appearance
- Flexible production with easy shape and dimension changes
- Options for solid, liquid, and paste fillings
- Reduces mechanical handling to preserve product integrity