Yogurt Blending Tank

A yogurt blending tank is a specialized vessel used in the production of yogurt. It is designed to mix and homogenize the ingredients that make up yogurt, creating a consistent and smooth final product. Yogurt blending tanks are commonly found in dairy processing facilities and are a crucial part of yogurt production. Here are some key features and functions of yogurt blending tanks:

Mixing and Blending: The primary purpose of a yogurt blending tank is to mix and blend the various ingredients used in yogurt production. This includes milk, milk solids, active cultures (such as probiotics or yogurt starter cultures), sweeteners, flavors, and additives. The tank ensures that all these components are thoroughly mixed to create a uniform yogurt base.

Temperature Control: Maintaining a specific temperature during the blending process is essential in yogurt production. Yogurt blending tanks often include heating and cooling systems to control the temperature of the mixture, which is necessary for the fermentation process.

Hygiene and Sanitization: Dairy processing requires strict hygiene standards. Yogurt blending tanks are typically made of stainless steel, which is easy to clean and sterilize to prevent contamination and maintain product purity.

Aseptic Design: Some yogurt blending tanks are designed to be aseptic, meaning they can maintain a sterile environment during the blending process. This is crucial for producing yogurt with extended shelf life and for ensuring the viability of live cultures.

Agitation System: Yogurt blending tanks are equipped with an agitation system, often in the form of an agitator or mixer, to facilitate proper mixing of ingredients. This ensures that all components are evenly distributed.

Control Systems: Modern yogurt blending tanks may feature advanced control systems that allow operators to monitor and adjust various parameters, such as temperature, agitation speed, and blending time.

Overall, yogurt blending tanks play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and consistency of yogurt products. They are a key component in the yogurt production process, helping to create a uniform mixture that is then further processed through fermentation, cooling, and packaging to produce the final yogurt product that consumers enjoy.

Standard product features:

Stainless steel 304/316L

•Agitator system
• Sample valve
• CIP – rotary spray ball
• Yogurt outlet and drain outlet assembly
• Fully welded cladding
• Side Oval or top manway
• RTD Probe
• 2″ Butterfly valves

•Conical bottom

•2″ PVRV

•Ladder rack

•Bimetallicthermometer

•Liquid level tube.