Coconut-based snacks have seen an exponential demand growth in not only crispy toasted coconut chips but also dehydrated coconut flakes. However, high-quality snacks made from
the raw coconut meat face certain production challenges. This includes high susceptibility to enzymatic browning and poor texture if undoing such damage has not been carried out beforehand.
To combat these challenges, it's extremely essential to buy a profesh Continuous Coconut Chips Blanching Machine for your food processing line. Manufactured by Hexu Machinery, this constant
steam and hot-water blanching appliance is specially designed with proper automated output for safety in large amount production of high-quality coconut.
Why Blanching is Important in Copra Processing
Blanching is a heat treatment, given with the right timing, which determines the final quality, color, and shelf-life of your coconut products.
Inhibition of enzymes & color retention: Once coconut meat is cut and in contact with air, a reaction happens within which the enzymes oxidize, producing browning in a rapid manner. Hot-water
blanching quickly deactivates the enzymes, stabilizing the initial bright and natural snow-white color of the coconut chips and enhancing shelf-life.
Improvement of flavor: Blanching gets rid of the harsh and astringent "green" undertone of raw coconut, catering the way for its authentic, rich aroma to be brought out during drying or baking stages.
Improved texture: Controlled heating softens the fibrous internal structure of the coconut slices. Such pliability assures that downstream operations like intensive drying or frying witness a minimized
number of break-fractions, thus enhancing the premium yield.The Hexu Coconut Chip Blanching Machine has unique technical features. Here are the primary features:
Heavy Duty SUS 304 Stainless Steel Construction
Hexu uses the strongest material available — SUS 304 stainless steel — to construct every component of our entire machine (including the main frame and the conveyor mesh belt). SUS 304 stainless
steel has superior corrosion resistance and heat resistance that will ensure your Hexu Coconut Chip Blanching Machine will not deform or wear out after 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, in a heaviness steamy environment.
Innovative Pressure Fill Design for Uniform Heating
Coconut slices float to the top of the water immediately after being placed in hot water (due to their natural fats and air). As a result, coconut slices will be heated unevenly when using conventional water
blanchers. Hexu solves this problem by adding a stainless steel top cover with a pressure fill structure to hold coconut ‘floating’ chips under the hot water during operation. This allows the coconut to heat evenly very quickly.
Intelligent VFD Speed Control With Automatic Cooking
Each of Hexu’s machines is outfitted with a VFD that allows operators to adjust the conveyor belt speed to their exact recipe specifications based on the thickness of their chips. Hexu uses high-precision
digital temperature sensors to automatically trigger the heater as soon as the chip’s temperature falls below the required cooking temperature.
Minimal Downtime With User-Friendly Quick Opening Doors
Hexu designed its machines with strategically placed quick-opening inspection doors and an industrial drainage valve to allow easy access inside during weekly and monthly cleaning and maintenance tasks.
This reduces downtime to keep your production line at maximum efficiency.
For More Information Concerning this and Other Machines, Please Contact Hexu Machinery Today.
To learn more about how we can help you improve your food processing operation with our new and advanced technology, contact our engineering and sales team for custom specifications and pricing.
Manufacturer: Zhaoqing Hexu Machinery Manufacturer Ltd.
Located: Zone C, Huaying Tai He Industrial Park, Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, China.
Email: rachel@hexumachinery.com
Telephone/WhatsApp: +86-15768066019
