Controls Cooking and Moisture for Diverse Food Products

The MPO Cooking System® from Heat and Control is a versatile multi-purpose oven designed for a wide range of industrial food processing needs. It efficiently utilizes precise temperature and moisture control to cook various products, from meat and poultry to baked goods and plant-based alternatives, ensuring ideal surface texture and moisture retention. The system supports automated changeovers via a menu-driven PLC control, optimizing production efficiency for diverse product lines. Suitable for high-capacity operations, it seamlessly integrates with existing production lines, boasting continuous cleaning and sanitizing features that reduce downtime and improve hygiene. Its robust construction supports energy efficiency, and its adaptability caters to specific customer requirements across food processing, meat, bakery, and pet food industries.

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Forms and Sizes Meat and Alternative Protein Nuggets

The Nugget Former from Heat and Control efficiently forms and sizes meat and alternative protein nuggets, making it a vital solution for diverse food processing applications. It creates naturally shaped products by extruding through specially designed outlet holes, offering options in shapes and sizes with an adjustable orifice sleeve (3/16” to 5/8” diameters). This conveyor-mounted or portable system handles up to 10,000 lbs/hr with a variable-speed paddle to control nugget length, facilitating easy integration into existing production lines. Ideal for producing chicken nuggets, meat sauces, and plant-based patties, it operates seamlessly with Heat and Control’s ovens and fryers, enhancing throughput efficiency. Designed for robust use, it supports various solid and slurry product types and ensures easy cleaning, aligning with food safety standards.

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Cooks and Equalizes Airflow for Uniform Results

The AirForce® Impingement Oven by Heat and Control is designed to revolutionize the cooking phase in your processing line. Ideal for meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and baked goods, this oven employs advanced impingement technology to deliver rapid and consistent cooking. Using optimized airflow equalization, it ensures uniform heat distribution, cooking each product—such as chicken nuggets, shrimp tempura, and plant-based burgers—consistently across the entire batch. Capable of continuous high-speed operations, it enhances throughput and maximizes yield. This oven integrates seamlessly into existing processes, with options for thermal fluid or gas-fired heating systems, and includes a computer-controlled clean-in-place system to reduce downtime and maintain hygiene standards. Available in durable stainless steel, it aligns with food industry compliance standards, offering enhanced corrosion resistance and reliability.

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Rapidly Cooks and Evenly Heats Food Products

The AirForce Impingement Oven Jr. from Heat and Control is a compact, high-speed hot air oven designed specifically for efficient and uniform cooking of a wide range of food products. Utilizing patented impingement cooking technology, it directs high-speed hot air from nozzles above and below the conveyor belt, achieving rapid, uniform cooking of items like chicken nuggets, fish sticks, and plant-based burger patties. Ideal for food service kitchens and pilot plants, this oven supports continuous cooking operations and handles diverse products such as mini quiches and vegetable spring rolls. With the ability to disassemble without tools, the oven ensures quick and easy cleaning, supporting hygiene and maintenance. This system offers a minimal footprint, maximizing space efficiency, and integrating easily into existing production lines. Additionally, the AirForce Impingement Oven Jr. provides precise heating control, optimizing energy use and reducing cooking times, making it a versatile solution for low-capacity processors seeking consistent quality and performance.

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Produces “Fried-Like” Foods with Controlled Oil Application

The AirFry System from Heat and Control is an industrial air frying solution that revolutionizes the production of lower oil content foods without compromising on taste or texture. Leveraging the AirForce® Impingement Oven and Spray Dynamics® oil application, this system uses controlled pressurized air to cook a broad range of products, from breaded chicken to alternative meat options.

Engineered for continuous high-speed operations, the AirFry System delivers precise metering of oil with an airless spray applicator, ensuring consistent coating without excessive waste. It supports integration with standard batter and breading systems and can be retrofitted into existing oven set-ups, offering versatility across various food processing lines.

Ideal for producing items such as popcorn shrimp, onion rings, and mozzarella sticks, the system maintains high throughput while utilizing less oil, driving operational efficiency. Constructed with robust materials, it supports rigorous food industry standards and offers options for customization to meet unique processing needs. Energy-efficient operations and reduced oil usage contribute to cost savings and environmental benefits, making it a valuable addition to any food manufacturing process.

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Cooks and Browns Proteins Continuously

The Stein JSO-C Jet Stream® Oven by Stein offers a hygienically advanced solution for meat, poultry, and seafood processors seeking to optimize continuous cooking and browning. This mid-level capacity oven features a dual plenum air distribution system (DPD™), ensuring even heat application for both the top and bottom of the product. Ideal for processing a wide variety of coated and uncoated products, it excels in cooking chicken fillets, fish, and beef patties with precision. The JSO-C oven boasts a modular design with up to a 64-foot cook zone, allowing scalability for various production needs.

Automation is enhanced by its PLC control and Automatic Clean-in-Place (CIP) system, which streamlines maintenance and upholds hygiene standards. With energy-efficient indirect gas heating, it reduces utility requirements, and stainless steel construction provides durability and resistance to corrosion. Adjustable upper plenums and variable speed fans facilitate customized airflow, while the clamshell hood design simplifies inspection and cleaning operations. For processors aiming to transition from batch to continuous processing or seeking minimized utility consumption, this oven integrates seamlessly within existing production lines.

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Cooks and Roasts with High-Velocity Vertical Airflow

The Stein JSO-III Jet Stream® Oven from JBT FoodTech is an industry-leading solution for high-speed continuous cooking. Utilizing patented vertical impingement airflow, this convection oven ensures uniform heat transfer and precise temperature control, making it ideal for diverse food processing applications. With direct and indirect gas heating options, it provides flexibility in achieving desired flavor profiles while ensuring efficient energy use. The modular design, featuring adjustable plenums and Humitrol-III humidity control, accommodates a wide range of product sizes and cooking configurations. CIP systems enable fast, contamination-free maintenance. This oven processes high volumes of poultry, meat, seafood, ready meals, and bakery items, optimizing throughput with high-quality results.

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Delivers Rapid, Uniform Cooking with High Velocity Airflow

The Stein JSO-IV Jet Stream® Impingement Oven by Stein stands out as a versatile solution for food processing companies, particularly those in poultry, meat, and seafood industries. Featuring VaporJET® technology, it combines thermal fluid heating with high velocity vertical impingement airflow for unparalleled cooking uniformity. This oven excels in delivering rapid heat transfer and excellent color development, ensuring optimal product yield for items like chicken nuggets, roasted chicken breasts, and smoked salmon fillets. Designed with two thermal fluid heat exchangers, the oven offers distinct temperature zones and removes combustion by-products from the product zone. It supports continuous and high-speed operations, tailored for automation with ProLINK® PLC controls, and integrates seamlessly with upstream finishing and downstream cooling processes. Energy efficiency is enhanced through variable frequency drives for air circulation fans, while the fully automatic Clean-in-Place system ensures minimal downtime and contamination risk. Modular in design, the oven accommodates various product heights with adjustable upper plenums, making it adaptable for different processing requirements.

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Cooks, Roasts, Grills, and Smokes Diverse Products

The GEA CookStar Turbo, by GEA, is a double spiral oven renowned for its unique combination of impingement and horizontal airflow, delivering exceptional cooking versatility and product quality. Designed for the food processing industry, it expertly handles applications from cooking and roasting to grilling and smoking. Capable of processing up to 50 tons per hour, it accommodates products like chicken nuggets, roast pork loin, and grilled salmon fillets. This automated system supports continuous operations and integrates seamlessly into your production line with a PLC-controlled interface. The oven achieves superior energy efficiency through its turbo impingement function, reducing overall energy consumption. Available with options for inline smoking, it offers advanced climate control for perfect product consistency while ensuring easy maintenance with its sediment removal system belt wash. GEA provides comprehensive engineering support and customization options, enhancing the CookStar Turbo’s capacity to meet specific production demands.

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Bakes and Controls Temperature for Consistent Bread Production

The versatile range of industrial multi-deck baking ovens by Royal Kaak offers precision-controlled baking solutions for large-scale bread and pizza production. These ovens accommodate diverse needs, utilizing thermal oil, cyclothermic, impingement, direct gas-fired, and electric heating methods to ensure optimal baking results for artisan sourdough, baguettes, and more. Designed for continuous and batch operations, they provide heightened control over temperature, steam, and humidity through advanced PLC systems, ensuring consistent product quality while reducing energy consumption. Constructed for durability with easy-to-maintain hygienic cleaning systems, these ovens integrate seamlessly into existing production lines, supporting full automation for minimized labor requirements. Customization is available to match specific bakery needs, ensuring efficient and sustainable operation.

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