Smoothies production line for fruits and vegetables

Optimize your smoothie production with a line designed for efficient frozen extraction, ensuring deactivated cold purees for consistent, high-quality fruit and vegetable beverages.

Processes Frozen Fruits and Vegetables into Smoothies

The SMOOTHIES Line from Bertocchi Srl offers a versatile and comprehensive solution for producing smoothies, fruit juices, and purees. This automated production line utilizes a frozen extraction process with thermal shock deactivation, ensuring nutrient retention and taste quality. Designed for food and beverage industries, it efficiently processes varying fruits and vegetables without plant modifications.

With a capacity range of 1,000 to 3,000 kg/h, this line meets diverse production requirements. The integration of cold deaeration and ultrarapid enzymatic deactivation guarantees consistent quality of deactivated cold purees. Its continuous operation is managed through a PLC-controlled system, supporting seamless production and remote diagnostics.

Constructed with high-grade materials for durability and hygiene, the SMOOTHIES Line incorporates an integrated CIP washing system, facilitating easy and thorough cleaning to prevent cross-contamination. The adaptability to process different recipes without the need for adjustments makes it ideal for companies targeting varied product lines. Optional customization and engineering support are available to tailor the system to specific operational needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances efficiency by processing up to 3,000 kg/h of smoothies and purees with minimal manual intervention.
  • Ensures product quality through ultrarapid enzymatic deactivation and cold deaeration, preserving flavor and nutrients.
  • Reduces energy consumption with optimized thermal shock processes for deactivation and cooling.
  • Seamlessly adapts to multiple fruit and vegetable recipes without requiring equipment changes.
  • Simplifies cleaning and maintenance with an integrated CIP washing system, minimizing downtime.

General


Applications
Smoothies,Frozen fruit,Cold puree,Vegetables,Purees,Red fruit iqf,Fruit juices
End products
Pulpy fresh fruit juice,Deactivated cold vegetable puree,Frozen fruit puree,Deactivated cold vegetable smoothie,Cold deactivated puree recipes,Deactivated cold fruit smoothie,Frozen fruit blend,Deactivated iqf red fruit smoothie
Steps before
Fruit Sorting,Fruit Washing,Fruit Peeling,Fruit Cutting
Steps after
Cold Deaeration,Enzyme Deactivation,Thermal Holding,Cooling,Packaging,Labeling
Input ingredients
frozen fruits,frozen vegetables,red fruit IQF,whole fruits,crunched fruits,fresh fruits
Output ingredients
deactivated cold puree,smoothies of fruit and vegetables
Market info
Bertocchi is known for manufacturing engineered-to-order industrial equipment, specializing in custom process solutions for the food and beverage industry. They have a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability in producing machinery tailored to customer specifications.

Technical Specifications


Max capacity
1000 to 3000 kg/h
Process type
Frozen Extraction
Enzymatic Deactivation
Ultrarapid
Thermal shock deactivation
EOS
Cooling process
Thermal holding and Cooling
Automation
Completely automated functioning
CIP system
Integrated CIP washing system
Model sizes
3 Different Model Sizes

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Frozen Extraction Process
Integrated steps
Cold Deaeration,Enzyme Deactivation,Thermal Shock,Cooling
CIP/SIP
Integrated CIP Washing System
Automation level
Fully Automated
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Changeover time
Adaptable to Different Recipes
Air incorporation control
Cold Deaeration
Energy efficiency
Optimized for Frozen Extraction

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine capacity
1000 to 3000 kg/h
Process type
Frozen Extraction
Footprint
Compact
Control panel type
Automated
Feed type
Whole/Fresh/Crushed Fruits,Vegetables
Discharge method
Cold Deaeration
Cooling process
Thermal Shock and Cooling
Construction material
Food Grade Stainless Steel
Enzymatic deactivation
Ultrarapid Enzymatic Deactivation
Recipe versatility
Multipurpose/Handles various fruits,vegetables

Custom Options


Automated functioning
Yes
Recipe production flexibility
Yes
Processing variety
Fruits and Vegetables