Vertical blender for cottage cheese production

Optimize your cottage cheese production with a first-of-its-kind vertical blender, ensuring gentle yet thorough mixing and reducing waste through complete emptying, even at low fill levels.

Blends and Cools Cottage Cheese Efficiently

The Tetra Pak® Blender VCC is an innovative vertical blending solution specifically designed for the production of high-quality cottage cheese and diverse dairy products. This equipment stands out due to its vertical configuration and unique curved agitators, which maintain gentle agitation and uniform distribution of curd particles even at low fill levels. It features a conical design in the lower section to ensure efficient blending and cooling down to 25% capacity. The Blender VCC integrates seamlessly into batch and high-speed operations, reducing product losses by up to 90% compared to traditional horizontal blenders, thanks to its gravity-assisted emptying process and efficient scraper system. Constructed with a robust cooling jacket, it maintains low stable temperatures crucial for preserving product quality during blending and packing. The Blender VCC is suitable for applications in food and dairy industries, with end-products including herb-infused cottage cheese, vegan spreads, and flavored plant-based yogurts. This equipment is ideal for dairy producers, cheese manufacturers, and food processing companies aiming to enhance production efficiency while minimizing waste. With options for customization, supported by Tetra Pak’s engineering expertise, the Blender VCC offers a reliable and efficient solution for varied blending needs in demanding production environments.

Benefits

  • Minimizes product waste up to 90% through gravity-assisted emptying.
  • Ensures consistent high-quality output with uniform curd distribution.
  • Maintains product integrity with gentle, efficient agitation.
  • Supports diverse formulations, enhancing production flexibility.
  • Reduces cooling requirements with an integrated cooling jacket for stable operations.

General


Applications
Sauces,Cottage cheese,Cheese,Dips,Plant-based products,Dressings,Food products,Dairy products
End products
Blueberry infused cottage cheese,Low-fat ricotta cheese,Cottage cheese with chives,Spicy jalapeño cheese dip,Herb-infused cottage cheese,Mango flavored plant-based yogurt,Dairy-free cream cheese with herbs,Vegan ranch dressing,Tofu-based cheese spread,Caesar salad dressing
Steps before
Curd Formation,Curd Cutting,Curd Draining
Steps after
Dressing and Flavor Addition,Packing,Chilling
Input ingredients
cottage cheese curd,dressing,additives,spices,herbs,fruit pieces
Output ingredients
homogenous cottage cheese,blended curd and dressing,high quality cottage cheese
Market info
Tetra Pak is renowned for providing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in carton packaging for the food and beverage industry. It is esteemed for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient processing and packaging equipment on a global scale.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
5,500 litres
Blender Type
Vertical
Product Loss Reduction
Up to 90% less than horizontal blenders
Agitation Type
Gentle,uniform particle distribution
Conical Design
Efficiency down to 25% of full capacity
Cooling Jacket
Maintains a stable,low temperature
Product Waste Reduction
Less than 2kg per batch
Control System
Automation,load cells for curd to dressing ratio

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Vertical Blending
Integrated Steps
Blending,Mixing,Emptying
CIP Principles
Cleaning in Place
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Batch
Automation Level
PLC-Controlled
Gentle Agitation
Uniform Particle Distribution
Cooling Method
Cooling Jacket

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Conical design
Efficient blending down to 25% of full capacity
Vertical principle
Reduces product losses
Cooling jacket
Maintain product quality and safety
Machine Footprint
Vertical blender design
Capacity
5,500 litres
Discharge method
Complete emptying without manual operation

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Integration possibilities
SCADA/PLC integration
Load cells
Included for precise measurement
Vertical design
For reduced product losses and efficient blending
Cooling jacket
Ice water pump for cooling during blending