Hundreds of kinds of sauces can be obtained from the processing of fruits and vegetables. Sauces such as: ketchup, mustard, garlic paste, tomato paste, guacamole, soy sauce, barbeque sauce, mayonnaise, etc. Sauces vary tremendously based on the local market of the area of production, and each regional taste. MachinePoint supplies lines for the processing and manufacturing of sauces.
Sauces can contain fruit or vegetables; either fresh, concentrated, frozen or in aseptic packaging. Other ingredients are required for each recipe such as oil, spices, vinegars, etc.
Depending on the production size and product output, the same line can be used for the production of different sauces, or a seperate line for each type of sauce. Normally, sauce manufacturers produce different types of sauces within the same facilities. For this reason it is vital to have a good CIP SIP system.
There are mainly two types of sauce processing:
- Pasteurizing the sauce that results from the mixing process. E.g. Ketchup – all the ingredients are mixed using a batch mixing process before the complete liquid is pasteurized
- Pasteurizing the ingredients before the mixing. E.g. Mayonnaise – the egg and the oil are pasteurized seperately before the mixing process.
Batch mixing is used a lot in sauce making processes as there are a lot of small ingredients to be mixed.
Usually one sauce production line makes more than one type of sauce.
Equipment forming part of a sauce making line
- Storing systems: Equipment designed to store raw materials, ingredients, and finished products safely and organizedly.
- Slat Conveyer: Transportation system that moves ingredients efficiently and continuously from one point to another within the processing plant.
- Fruit and vegetables washing machine: Machine designed to clean and disinfect fruits and vegetables before processing, removing any surface dirt or contaminants.
- Sorting Machine: Equipment designed to sort ingredients based on criteria such as size, shape, or quality, ensuring uniformity and consistency in the processing line.
- Peeling Machines: Specialized equipment for removing the outer skin of fruits and vegetables, preparing them for further processing.
- Inspection Belt Conveyor: System that visually checks moving ingredients, detecting and removing any impurities or defective products.
- Crusher: Machine that breaks down ingredients into smaller pieces, facilitating their further processing.
- Fruit Mill: Equipment used to grind ingredients, obtaining a finer and more homogeneous texture as needed for the recipe.
- Pulveriser: Machine that turns crushed ingredients into a smooth and uniform mixture, ensuring a consistent texture in the final sauce.
- Kettle: Equipment used for cooking ingredients, allowing flavors to blend and fully develop.
- Frying Pan: Machine used to fry ingredients such as spices or vegetables before incorporating them into the sauce.
- Pulping Machine: Equipment used to extract pulp from fruits and vegetables, separating fiber and seeds.
- Vacuum Evaporator: Device that removes excess water from the sauce through low-pressure evaporation.
- Pasteurizer: Equipment used to heat the sauce to a specific temperature for a certain time to eliminate microorganisms and extend its shelf life.
- Aseptic storage and filling systems: Systems designed to store and package the sauce in a sterile manner to ensure food safety and preservation.
- Filling & Packaging line: Complete system including equipment for filling, sealing, and labeling sauce containers before distribution and sale.
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From crushers and fruit mills to vacuum evaporators and aseptic filling systems, we provide comprehensive solutions covering the entire production process.
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