In the food industry, condensed milk has a wide range of uses in both sweetened and unsweetened forms. This product, which is widely preferred in sectors such as pastry, coffee industry, dessert production and milk-based beverages, attracts attention with its nutritional properties and long shelf life.
Advanced production technologies should be used for a hygienic and efficient production process. URYATECH offers automation-supported, hygienic and highly efficient production lines for condensed milk production, providing companies with quality production opportunities.
In this article, we will examine the production process of sweetened and unsweetened condensed milk and the machines used in detail.
What is Sweetened and Unsweetened Condensed Milk?
Condensed milk is a concentrated milk product obtained by removing a certain amount of water from the milk. It is produced in two different ways according to whether sugar is added or not:
Sweetened Condensed Milk (Condensed Milk): It is a type of milk thickened by adding a certain amount of sugar. It is widely used in dessert, cake, coffee and chocolate production. Sugar acts as a natural preservative by helping to bind the water in the milk and extends the shelf life.
Unsweetened Condensed Milk (Evaporated Milk): It is obtained by boiling milk under vacuum at a certain temperature. It does not contain any added sugar, but contains a mild flavour that comes naturally from the lactose in the milk. It is used in bechamel sauces, coffee, tea and dessert recipes.
Both products have an important place in the food industry with their long shelf life, practical use and high nutritional value.
Condensed Milk Production Line and Machines Used
The production of condensed milk is carried out in specific stages using various technological machines. Each of the machines in the production line is specially designed to improve the quality, hygiene and efficiency of the product.
Recombined Milk Preparation Unit
Recombine milk preparation unit is an important system that enables liquid milk to be obtained by mixing milk powder with water in milk powder based productions. It is also used in fresh milk based productions to stabilise and homogenise the milk.
This unit provides a hygienic environment by maintaining microbial stability and quality while ensuring that the milk is ready for processing.
Glucose Tank
Glucose is one of the main ingredients used in the production of sweetened condensed milk. This tank is used to heat and fluidise glucose and ensure its homogeneous mixing into the milk.
- It regulates the consistency of the product, improves flavour and viscosity.
- It creates flavour balance by ensuring equal distribution of glucose.
- It helps to obtain a homogenous mixture.
Oil Tank
In milk fat or vegetable oil based productions, it is necessary to bring the oil to the appropriate temperature and add it homogenously to the mixture. The oil heating tank helps the product to have a smooth and homogenous structure by stabilising the oil used in production.
- It ensures that the oil reaches the desired temperature level.
- It facilitates the even distribution of fat particles in milk.
- It helps the product to gain a creamier and smoother texture.
Buffer Tank Unit
Buffer tank is an intermediate tank used to regulate the milk flow in the production line and ensure continuity.
- It prevents sudden temperature changes and maintains product quality.
- It creates a continuous flow by preventing pauses in the production line.
- It ensures stable mixing of different ingredients.
This tank helps to standardise product quality, especially in large-scale production lines.
Full Automatic Concentrated Unit For Fruit And Milk
One of the most critical stages of condensed milk production is the removal of excess water from the milk.
- The water is evaporated by boiling at a certain temperature under vacuum.
- The desired density is achieved and nutritional values are preserved.
- It preserves the nutritional values of milk by processing at lower temperatures than traditional boiling methods.
Thanks to this process, a dense consistency is obtained and the natural flavour is preserved in the product.
Homojenizer
The homogeniser reduces the fat particles in the milk, resulting in a smoother and more stable structure.
- It increases the stability of the product and offers a long shelf life.
- Prevents separation of fat and liquid components.
- It ensures that the condensed milk has a homogenous consistency.
This machine processes the milk content at micron level and creates a fully homogenous consistency.
Crystallization Tank
The crystallisation process is an important stage that controls the crystallisation of sugar in sweetened condensed milk.
- It helps to obtain a smooth structure by ensuring the ideal sugar crystal size.
- It extends the shelf life of the product and ensures a homogenous consistency.
- It improves taste and texture and increases customer satisfaction.
Linear Filling Machine
The final stage of condensed milk production is the packaging of the product and making it ready for shipment.
- The product is filled into packages under hygienic conditions.
- It provides standardisation in the production process by automatic filling.
- It minimises the risk of contamination during the packaging stage of the product.
This machine offers a more efficient filling process by reducing labour costs in high-speed production facilities.
Cip Unit
Hygiene in food production facilities is one of the most important factors directly affecting production quality. CIP washing unit provides automatic cleaning of the production line.
- Prevents cross contamination.
- It ensures that the production process continues without interruption.
- Provides hygiene in accordance with food safety standards.
This system increases production efficiency and maximises food safety by speeding up the cleaning of production lines.
Advantages of URYATECH Condensed Milk Production Lines
URYATECH provides many advantages to companies by offering the most efficient and hygienic solutions in condensed milk production:
High Efficiency: Automated systems speed up the production process, enabling more product to be obtained.
Food Safety: Hygienic production lines comply with international food safety standards.
Cost Advantage: Automation systems reduce labour costs and offer more efficient production.
Sustainable Production: It offers an environmentally friendly production process with less energy and water consumption.
The Right Technology for Efficient and Reliable Production
The production of sweetened and unsweetened condensed milk is a process that requires hygiene, quality and efficiency. URYATECH’s modern production lines enable companies to make a difference in the sector by ensuring high quality, efficient and hygienic production.
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