Nut roasting system

Achieve perfectly roasted and seasoned nuts with precision control over roasting, coating, cooling, and glazing processes, ensuring consistently high-quality snack products without any hot spots.

Processes and Roasts Nuts Continuously

The Mastermatic Nut Roasting System from Heat and Control is a comprehensive solution designed for high-capacity, continuous nut processing. This turnkey system features independent control of product feed, enables multi-temperature zones in the roaster, and supports customizable conveyor speeds for precise roasting, coating, seasoning, and glazing of a variety of nuts. Whether processing almonds, cashews, or caramel-glazed pecans, this system ensures consistent quality with direct-heating technology and a unique Cool Zone to prevent hot spots. Fully PLC-controlled, it integrates seamlessly into automated production lines and conservatively uses energy for optimal performance. Available in models ranging from manually controlled to fully automated lines, it offers durability with construction options in corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring longevity in demanding food processing environments. The system accommodates a wide range of snack food and nut processing applications, providing versatility and adaptability for specialized production needs. With robust engineering support and options for customization, it meets diverse operational requirements while facilitating easy maintenance with available CIP systems.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise temperature and conveyor speed control.
  • Minimizes energy consumption through efficiently designed direct-heating and cooling zones.
  • Increases production line efficiency with continuous, high-capacity processing capabilities.
  • Enhances flexibility with customizable configurations for different nut varieties and seasoning profiles.
  • Simplifies maintenance and downtime management with integrated CIP systems.

General


Applications
Coated nuts,Snack foods,Seasoned nuts,Nuts,Glazed nuts
End products
Peanuts,Salted pistachios,Caramel glazed pecans,Spicy chili almonds,Macadamia nuts,Honey roasted peanuts,Walnuts,Pistachios,Pecan nuts,Cashews,Almonds,Maple glazed almonds
Steps before
Blending,Conveying,Inspection,Filling
Steps after
Seasoning,Coating,Packaging,Cooling
Input ingredients
raw nuts
Output ingredients
roasted nuts,seasoned nuts,coated nuts,glazed nuts
Market info
Heat and Control is known for its expertise in manufacturing food processing and packaging equipment, providing innovative solutions and high-quality systems for industries like snacks, prepared foods, and pharmaceuticals, with a strong reputation for reliability and technical support.

Technical Specifications


Batch vs. continuous
Continuous
Cooling method
Unique Cool Zone
Heating method
Direct-heating
Capacity
Compact to high capacity lines
Automation
Manual to fully-automated lines
Product Feed Control
Independent control
Temperature Zones
Multiple zones in the roaster
Conveyor Speed Control
Independent control
Seasoning Application
Customized processing

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy-to-clean design suitable for food processing
Corrosive resistance
Stainless steel construction for resistance to oil and seasoning-related corrosion
Biological compatibility
Designed to comply with food safety standards
Abrasion resistance
Durable materials designed to withstand abrasive particles in nut processing
Density/particle size
Handles a variety of nut sizes and densities

Product type Characteristics


Heat sensitivity
High
Agglomeration risk
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact to high capacity lines
Discharge method
Conveyor
Control panel type
PLC/Manual
Compact footprint
Configured to requirement

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / Manual