Processing plants for instant coffee production

Achieve optimal flavor retention and cost efficiency in instant coffee production with cutting-edge processing plants designed for maximum yield and sustainability.

Extracts and Processes Instant Coffee Products

The Processing Plants for Instant Coffee from DEVEX offer a comprehensive solution tailored for coffee producers and beverage manufacturers. Designed to seamlessly integrate with your production line, this system specializes in the full spectrum of coffee preparation processes, from roasting to freeze or spray drying. With production capacities ranging from 1,000 to 12,000 tonnes annually, the plants employ unique extractor technologies to ensure maximum yield, significantly reducing green coffee waste. For enhanced flavor preservation, an advanced aroma recovery process is included, ensuring that instant coffee retains the taste of its freshly brewed counterpart.

The system’s flexibility allows for processing various coffee types, including Arabica, Robusta, and even cereal or chicory-based coffee substitutes, using continuous and batch operations. DEVEX plants are designed with energy efficiency in mind, incorporating options to decrease both energy and water usage, which helps in lowering operational costs and reducing carbon footprint. Available equipment includes freeze dryers, spray dryers, and hot air roasters, all crafted to optimize the end-product quality. The machinery also supports CIP (Clean in Place) systems to facilitate efficient and contamination-free cleaning processes, ensuring high standards of hygiene and minimal downtime.

Benefits

  • Increases yield with innovative extractor technology, reducing green coffee waste significantly.
  • Retains rich coffee flavor with advanced aroma recovery, enhancing product quality.
  • Lowers operational costs by minimizing energy and water consumption.
  • Adapts to diverse coffee types, including chicory and cereal-based substitutes, for versatile production.
  • Ensures hygiene and reduces downtime with efficient CIP systems for easy cleaning.

General


Applications
Chicory,Flavours,Extracts,Dry products,Cereals,Solvents,Concentrates,Distillates,Coffee substitutes,Instant coffee
End products
Instant cappuccino powder,Spray-dried instant coffee,Instant coffee concentrate,Coffee extract,Coffee aroma recovery,Cereal-based coffee substitute,Freeze-dried instant coffee,Coffee distillates,Espresso soluble powder,Robusta instant coffee,Chicory-based coffee substitute,Arabica instant coffee,Instant coffee granules,Coffee roasted extract
Steps before
Purification,Roasting,Extraction,Concentration,Clarification
Steps after
Spray Drying,Freeze Drying,Grinding,Screening,Bulk Filling,Packing
Input ingredients
green coffee,coffee beans,Arabica coffee,Robusta coffee,coffee substitutes,cereals,chicory
Output ingredients
instant coffee,soluble coffee powder,soluble coffee granulate,instant espresso,dry coffee products,concentrates,distillates
Market info
DEVEX is known for engineering and manufacturing industrial ETO equipment, specializing in dehydration, vacuum, and extraction technologies for sectors like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, with a reputation for customized solutions and innovative processes.

Technical Specifications


Production Capacity
1,000 t/a to 12,000 t/a
Freeze Dryer Batch Type
CFD
Freeze Dryer Continuous Type
CCFD
Freeze Drying Capacity
< 250 kg/h (Batch) to 1,000 kg/h (Continuous)
Drying Method
Spray Drying / Freeze Drying
Green Coffee Saving
Up to 1,000 tonnes per 5,000 tonnes of instant coffee
Operating Cost Reduction
Higher Yield
Aroma Recovery
Ensures retention of roasted coffee aromas

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Extraction,concentration,drying
Integrated steps
Roasting,extraction,aroma recovery,clarification
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Yield optimization
High green yield
Aroma retention
Unique aroma recovery process
Drying method
Spray drying / Freeze drying
Energy efficiency
Low energy consumption
Flexibility in product input
Adaptable to different coffee types

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Coffee type
Arabica / Robusta / Espresso / Cappuccino
Coffee substitute base
Cereals / Chicory

Physical Characteristics


Production Capacity
1,000 t/a to 12,000 t/a
Dryer Types
Batch dryers (CFD),Continuous freeze dryers (CCFD)
Freeze Drying Capacity
< 250 kg/h (Batch),250 kg/h to 1000 kg/h (Continuous)
Spray Drying Partners
Experienced premium partners
Aroma Recovery System
Unique aroma recovery process
Automation Level
Integrated roasting,extraction,concentration,clarification,drying
Energy Efficiency
Optimized yield with reduced energy consumption
Operating Cost Efficiency
Save up to 1000 tonnes of green coffee annually

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI / Touchscreen
Integration possibilities
Roasting integration
Drying method
Spray drying / Freeze drying
Production capacity
1,000 t/a – 12,000 t/a
Energy efficiency solutions
DEVEX efficiency advice
Aroma recovery process
Custom design
Green coffee yield optimization
Unique extractor design