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Fermentation Equipment

During fermentation, carbon dioxide is produced and trapped as tiny pockets of air within the dough. This causes it to rise. During baking the carbon dioxide expands and causes the bread to rise further. The alcohol produced during fermentation evaporates during the bread baking process.

Sponge and Sourdough Fermentation Tanks

We supply individual fermentation tanks, as well as fully automated plants with CIP for the continuous production of sourdough. Our liquid ferment tanks operate from wheat and rye flour / with Clean starters or Yeast dough / on single or 3 feeds cycle. Each individual tank permits to Mix / Ferment / and Cool the preparation for holding. Ingredients are metered, mixed and homogenized thanks to the impeller and the agitation tools. The mix ferments upon a set time of 3 to 24 hours. The fermentation process is controlled with set temperatures and time, and/or by continuously monitoring the pH value. The mix is then cooled for holding to a given temperature of 4 to 6°C. For the preparation of “levain”, the batch is homogenized with 20-30 % yeast dough (mother). For continuous applications, the yeast dough is automatically circulated between tanks enabling for complete cleaning and ensuring continuous production at same time.

Sponge and Sourdough Fermentation Tanks

  • Single or 3 feeds cycle with Clean starters or Yeast dough
  • Continuous monitoring of the pH
  • Cooling to 4°C
  • Easy to integrate and to extend
  • Hygienic & CIP-able
  • Industrials Fermenters 1 000 to 7 000 l – cap. 1 000 to 80 000 Kg /24h
  • Individual Fermenters 300 – 500 l

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