45 Years of Experience
Coordinated thermal coagulation and drainage in continuous flow to maximize yield, temperature stability, and hygienic transfer The Flocculators Module for Ricotta is an integrated processing system designed to control protein coagulation, whey separation, and product transfer in a continuous and thermally stable operation, eliminating critical manual handling steps. The module combines direct‑steam injection flocculators with dedicated drainage carts, managing the process from whey protein precipitation through controlled separation and transfer. The flocculator performs precise thermal treatment through silent steam injection and automatic dosing of processing aids within an insulated, conical‑bottom vessel, ensuring uniform coagulum formation and full bacteriological safety. Once flocculation is complete, the curd is transferred by gravity to the drainage cart, where whey separation takes place on a filter bed. The drainage cart is not a passive receiver; it functions as a thermal maintenance station, using a lower compartment filled with hot whey to prevent premature cooling and reduce contamination risk during handling. From the drainage cart, the ricotta is conveyed to the homogenizer by a variable‑speed screw pump equipped with an integrated lump breaker, ensuring consistent texture and uniform feed to downstream packaging or finishing equipment. By synchronizing coagulation, drainage, thermal holding, and positive‑displacement transfer, the Flocculators Module for Ricotta delivers standardized product quality, high yield, and superior hygiene, while maintaining elevated temperatures throughout the process to protect product integrity.
