R&d scale steam cooker for small batch processing
Optimize your R&D with a steam cooker that replicates large-scale conditions in small batches, ideal for testing new formulations across diverse food products including cheeses, soups, and plant-based innovations.
Replicates Large-Scale Cooking Conditions in Small Batches
The MicraTherm from the Natec Network is a batch steam cooker designed to replicate the conditions of large-scale RotaTherm® continuous cookers in a compact format for R&D and pilot operations. Its unique feature lies in utilizing Gold Peg direct steam injectors and rotors, offering both high and low shear processing. This makes it invaluable for developing a wide range of products, including processed cheese, plant-based foods, and specialty sauces.
Capable of processing 2-3 kg batches, it allows you to conduct precise pasteurization and ultra-high temperature (UHT) operations. The system is PLC-controlled, featuring a touch screen interface and data trending recorder to ensure seamless integration into existing lab settings. The MicraTherm is engineered for energy efficiency, using a steam management system to create culinary steam while minimizing waste. Made from food-grade materials, it supports cleaning in place (CIP) to improve maintenance and minimize contamination risks.
Whether you are innovating in dairy or exploring vegan alternatives, the MicraTherm provides the flexibility and precision required for product development, backed by options for further customization, including vacuum cooling and indirect heating amenities.
Benefits
- Enhances precision in product development with batch replication of continuous processing conditions.
- Increases R&D efficiency with fast setup and easy adjustment via a touch screen interface.
- Improves energy usage efficiency with a robust steam management system for consistent culinary steam production.
- Reduces contamination risk with an integrated CIP system for thorough and swift cleaning.
- Provides flexibility in experimenting with diverse product viscosities and processing parameters.
- Applications
- Meat products,Soups,Sauces,Mozzarella,Pasta filata,Specialty food,Pet food,Fruits,Plant-based,Processed cheese,Cream cheese,Dressings,Vegetables,Vegan,Baby food
- End products
- Dry pet food kibble,Sliced cheddar cheese,Alfredo sauce,Infant cereal,Nutritional bars,Apple puree,Carrot puree,Plant-based burger patties,Soft cream cheese spread,Tomato bisque soup,Vegan cheese block,Mozzarella pizza topping,Caesar salad dressing,Sausage filling,String cheese
- Steps before
- Blending,Feeding,Transferring
- Steps after
- Packing,Cooling,De-aeration
- Input ingredients
- processed cheese,cream cheese,mozzarella,pasta filata,soups,sauces,dressings,meat products,plant based,vegan,fruits,vegetables,baby food,specialty food,pet food
- Output ingredients
- pasteurised product,UHT product,2-3 kg batches,culinary steam
- Market info
- Hochland Natec is known for manufacturing innovative engineered-to-order equipment and solutions for the dairy and food processing industry, specializing in cheese production and processing technologies, with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.
- Batch size
- 2-3 kg
- Capacity
- 2-3 litres
- Heating temperature
- Up to 145°C (293°F)
- Control system
- Screen / PLC integrated
- Cleaning method
- Integrated CIP system
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 800 x 800 x 2,200 mm
- Steam management system
- Culinary steam
- Motor
- Variable speed drive
- Direct steam injectors
- Two Gold Peg direct steam injectors
- Product bowl
- Insulated with sample port
- Options
- Vacuum cooling,de-aeration,indirect heating,boiler
- Utilities
- Steam,air,water,power required
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- PLC with touch screen
- Cleaning method
- Integrated CIP system
- Heating method
- Direct steam injection
- Temperature control
- Up to 145°C
- Operating size
- 2-3 kg batches
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Viscosity range
- Low to high viscosities
- Heat sensitivity
- Pasteurisation and UHT capable
- Batch size
- 2–3 kg batches
- Machine footprint
- 800 x 800 x 2200 mm
- Product Bowl
- Insulated with sample port
- Discharge Method
- Sample port
- Control Panel Type
- Touch screen with integrated PLC
- Batch size
- 2-3 kg
- Control panel type
- Touch screen with integrated PLC
- Integration possibilities
- Trending recorder
- Additional functions
- Vacuum cooling/de-aeration system,Indirect heating system,Boiler for steam generation
- Motor
- Motor with variable speed drive
- Direct steam injectors
- Two Gold Peg direct steam injectors
- Rotors
- Gold Peg rotors (high,low shear included)
- Safety system
- Pressure relief,temperature probe,and safety system