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Soy milk production line soy milk sterilization machine
A soy milk production line is an automated system designed to process soybeans into soy milk efficiently and on a large scale.
Here's a general overview of the key stages involved in a typical soy milk production line:
1. Soybean Reception & Cleaning: At the start of the process, soybeans are received and inspected for quality. They then undergo cleaning to remove impurities such as dust, stones, and other foreign materials. This is typically done using sieves, aspirators, or destoners.
2. Soaking: Cleaned soybeans are soaked in water for several hours to soften them, which facilitates the subsequent grinding process. The soaking time and temperature are carefully controlled to ensure optimal hydration and to initiate the breakdown of anti-nutritional factors.
3. Dehulling: After soaking, the softened beans are dehulled to remove the outer hulls. This step can be achieved through mechanical means, such as rubbing or friction, or by using water-jetting techniques.
4. Grinding: The dehulled beans are ground into a fine slurry. This is often done using high-speed grinders or stone mills to break down the beans into a smooth paste.
5. Blending & Cooking: The soybean slurry is mixed with water to the desired consistency and then heated to a specific temperature to denature the protein (which improves taste and digestibility) and to kill any harmful microorganisms. This cooking process also helps to inactivate enzymes that could cause undesirable changes to the soy milk.
6. Separation & Filtration: Once cooked, the mixture is passed through a separator to remove large particles and then filtered to remove any remaining bean residue, resulting in a smooth liquid.
7. Sterilization: To ensure product safety and extend shelf life, the soy milk is sterilized. This can be done using Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) processing, which rapidly heats the milk to a very high temperature for a short period before immediate cooling, or through other methods like pasteurization.
8. Packaging: The sterilized soy milk is quickly cooled and then packaged into various containers such as bottles, cartons, or pouches, using aseptic filling machines to maintain sterility.
9. Quality Control & Inspection: Throughout the production process, samples are taken for quality control checks, including tests for microbiological safety, nutrient content, and sensory attributes.
10. Storage & Distribution: Finally, the packaged soy milk is stored under refrigerated or ambient conditions depending on the type of processing and packaging used, before being distributed to retailers or directly to consumers.
Each stage of the production line is crucial for ensuring the final product is safe, consistent in quality, and meets consumer expectations. Modern soy milk production lines are highly automated, allowing for efficient and continuous operation with minimal human intervention.
The production of soy milk involves several key technological points to ensure the quality, safety, and taste of the final product.
Here's an overview of the main steps and considerations in a soy milk production line:
1. Soybean Selection and Pre-treatment: Start with high-quality, clean soybeans free from impurities. Proper sorting and cleaning are crucial to remove any foreign materials. Soybeans are then soaked in water to soften them, which facilitates the grinding process and enhances nutrient extraction. The soaking time and temperature are important factors to control for optimal results.
2. Grinding and Blending: After soaking, the soybeans are ground into a fine paste. This can be done using wet grinding or dry grinding methods, with wet grinding being more common for commercial production as it yields a smoother texture. The grinding process should be thorough to break down cell walls and release proteins and other nutrients.
3. Heating and Cooking: The soybean paste is then heated to denature enzymes, improve flavor, and enhance protein solubility. This step, known as "deactivation," is crucial for the removal of beany flavor and to ensure food safety by destroying anti-nutritional factors. Temperature and time of heating must be carefully controlled to avoid overcooking, which can lead to a burnt taste or reduced nutritional value.
4. Separation and Filtration: Once cooked, the mixture undergoes separation to remove okara (soy pulp) from the liquid. This can be achieved through various filtration methods such as centrifugation, pressure filtration, or vacuum filtration. The quality of filtration affects the clarity and texture of the final soy milk.
5. Homogenization and Standardization: Homogenization ensures uniform particle size distribution, preventing separation and improving mouthfeel. Standardization adjusts the fat content, solids content, and consistency to meet product specifications, ensuring consistent quality across batches.
6. Sterilization and Cooling: To extend shelf life and ensure microbiological safety, the soy milk is typically sterilized using Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) treatment or other forms of pasteurization. It is then rapidly cooled to prevent over-processing and maintain quality.
7. Packaging: After cooling, the soy milk is packaged into sterile containers, often under aseptic conditions, to maintain sterility until opening. Packaging material selection (e.g., Tetra Pak, glass bottles, or plastic bottles) influences shelf life and product presentation.
8. Quality Control and Testing: Throughout the production process, quality control measures are implemented to monitor parameters such as pH, bacterial counts, viscosity, and sensory properties. Regular testing ensures compliance with food safety standards and maintains product consistency.
9. Environmental Sustainability: Modern soy milk production lines also emphasize sustainability practices, including efficient use of water and energy, waste reduction , and sourcing soybeans from sustainable agriculture practices.
General working process:
Grinding system(Beans soaking)----> Soymilk and residue separating----> Soymilk cooking ---->Blending and homogenizing unit ---->filling ----> after pack sterilizing( retort)
Main machine list and process of 1000L per hour soymilk processing line :
NO. |
NAME |
SIZE |
MAIN TECHNOLOGY PARAMETER |
UNIT |
QTY |
A |
Grinding system |
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A-1 |
Beans soaking trough |
V=800L |
SUS304 stainless steel, square shape, at bottom with filtration screen, water can be replaced, with big diameter outlet |
set |
4 |
A-2 |
Vacuum suck beans device |
Q=200Kg/h |
SUS304 stainless steel, with vacuum pump, vacuum pump etc. |
unit |
1 |
A-3 |
Soymilk and residue separator |
Q=175Kg/h |
the capacity is calculated by dry residue, filtration screen is 90 mesh |
pcs |
3 |
A-4 |
Milk and resisdue barrel with stirrer |
SUS304,100L square tank, with standing agitator |
pcs |
2 |
|
A-5 |
Collector |
V=150L |
Material:SUS304 |
pcs |
1 |
A-6 |
Centrifugal pump |
Q=3T/h |
SUS304 stainless steel, pump lift 24M,Good quality Mechanical Seal |
pcs |
3 |
A-7 |
Collector |
V=400L |
SUS304 |
pcs |
1 |
A-8 |
Centrifugal pump |
Q=3T/h |
SUS304 stainless steel, pump lift 24M,Good quality Mechanical Seal |
pcs |
1 |
A-9 |
Soymilk cooker |
Q=500L |
SUS304,continuously cooking with three tanks |
pcs |
3 |
A-10 |
Cooked soymilk sieve |
Q=3T/h |
SUS304,with vibration motor, 100 mesh filtration screen |
pcs |
1 |
A-11 |
Collector |
V=400L |
Material:SUS304 |
pcs |
1 |
A-12 |
Centrifugal pump |
Q=5T/h |
SUS304 stainless steel, pump lift 24M,Good quality Mechanical Seal |
pcs |
1 |
total A |
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B |
BLENDING/HOMOGENIZE UNIT |
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B-1 |
Blending tank |
V=1500L |
SUS304 stainless steel, heat insulated, top off- center vertical paddle type agitator, conical head, airtight manhole, breather valve, digital show thermometer, glass tube level indicator, anti-eddy baffle, supporters with adjustable feet |
pcs |
2 |
B-2-1 |
Milk pump |
5T/h |
SUS304 stainless steel, pump lift 24M, Good quality Mechanical Seal |
pcs |
1 |
B-2-2 |
Milk pump |
3T/h |
SUS304 stainless steel, pump lift 24M,Good quality Mechanical Seal |
pcs |
1 |
B-3 |
Powder and water blender |
5T/h |
Material is SUS304 stainless steel, use water for cooling, hard metal mechanical seal |
pcs |
1 |
B-4 |
Twin piping filter |
3T/h |
SUS304 stainless steel, two pipe, Stainless Steel Filter Element 100 Mesh |
pcs |
1 |
B-5 |
High pressure homogenizer |
1T/h |
60MPa, starting box included |
pcs |
1 |
Subtotal B |
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C |
Filling unit |
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C-1 |
High level tank |
V=1000L |
SUS304 stainless steel, heat insulated, top off- center vertical paddle type agitator, conical head, airtight manhole, breather valve, digital show thermometer, glass tube level indicator, anti-eddy baffle, supporters with adjustable feet |
pcs |
1 |
C-2 |
PP bottle filling machine |
pcs |
1 |
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C-3 |
Retort system |
Material is SUS304 stainless steel, include hot water pump, hot water tank, pipe and valves, manual control, include cages |
pcs |
1 |
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C-4 |
Operation platform |
Material SUS304 stainless steel, dimension: 2500*2500*2000,handrail, staircase, water drainage in central |
pcs |
1 |
|
C-5 |
Labeller |
include conveyor |
pcs |
1 |
|
Subtotal C |
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D |
CIP and hot water system |
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D-1 |
Hot water tank |
1500L |
Material is SUS304 stainless steel, PU insulation, coil pipe heating, cone top head, sealed manhole, breath valve, digital show thermometer, glass tube level indicator, anti-bubble plate, adjustable legs |
pcs |
1 |
D-2 |
Temperature control system |
Damplex temperature sensor, angle valve, spirax sarco water trap, temperature auto control |
pcs |
1 |
|
D-3 |
Hot water pump |
5T/h |
SUS304 stainless steel, pump lift 24M,Good quality Mechanical Seal |
pcs |
1 |
D-4 |
|
3×0.8T |
Outer coat of SUS304 stainless steel material, inner shell of SUS316,single cleaning way, Concentrated acid/alkali tank adding system based on US technology, 100L×2 acid/alkali Concentrate tanks |
unit |
1 |
D-R |
CIP return pump |
20T/h |
SUS304 stainless steel, pump lift 24M,Good quality Mechanical Seal |
pcs |
3 |
Pre sales services
After-sale service
1. Equipment warranty period: We provide a one-year free warranty service for mechanical equipment. If any non-human caused problems occur during the warranty period, we will provide free repair or replacement services.
2. Maintenance and upkeep services: We provide regular or irregular equipment maintenance and upkeep services to ensure the normal operation of the equipment. We will provide 24-hour online technical support services.
3. Accessory supply: We guarantee to provide original factory accessories in a timely manner in case of equipment damage or replacement of parts.
4. Training services: In order to enable customers to effectively operate and maintain equipment, we will provide equipment operation and maintenance training.
5. Installation and debugging: We will provide equipment installation and debugging services to ensure that the equipment is installed correctly and can operate normally.
1 ) Q: How can we visit your factory?
A: If you come from abroad, air to shanghai airport, then we can pick you up at airport.
2) Q: How do you ensure the quality of your products?
A: Our Company is a state owned enterprise with more than 16 years experience , strict operation policy is performed, advanced processing machines guarangtee the precision of all components, workers with operation license, parts get multiprocessing, transmission& electrical parts are of international famous brand. Series of test and inspection are done in the whole producing state.
3) Q: What payment methods your company accept?
A: We accept most of the payment methods , but mainly accept T/T, L/C at sight .
4) Q: How long is the warranty time for your products?
A: Our officially promised warranty time is 12 months after commissioning .
5) Q: I am new in this field,can you supply us turnkey services?
A: YES.We can supply all the system including Market Analysis/Product Analysis/Location Choice/Processing Flow Design/Equipment Layout Design/Building Design direction/Equipment mode selection/Equipment Manufacturing/Equipment Mounting/Equipment Debugging/Worker Training.
6) Q: What ' s the shipment terms and delivery time of your company?
A: Well, the delivery time depend on the quantity of your order. Usually is 20 days . For some customized machine 30 days is necessary.
7) Q: Can you supply OEM services?
A: Yes,we have our R&D team,and we have more than 400 workers with workshop area 75000 square meters.
8) Q: Do you give any Discount?
A: I will surely try my best to help you get those by the best price and good service at the same time.