Benefits
Tetra Pak® GDL and Rennet Dosing unit is used for batch mixing of GDL powder in concentrated cheese milk and continuous feeding of the filling machine with simultaneous in-line dosing of rennet to the mixture.
Instead of the natural, but relatively slow, acidification of the retentate or cheese milk, Glucono-delta-lactone (GDL) powder is used for very fast acidification. This results in a quick process, reducing the acidification time from 12-14 hours to 5-10 minutes. By ensuring a shorter total production time, a constant quality of final product, higher yields and a prolonged shelf life of the cheese, GDL has become a preferred acidifier in the manufacturing of white, feta-type cheeses.
Highlights:
- Continuous downstream flow guaranteed by queueing tanks during emptying
- Improved hygiene by elimination of GDL residues due to special agitators and cones design
- Compact design ensures easy access during production and maintenance
- Feeding of filling machine with controlled pressure • Integrated system for preparation and precise in-line rennet dosing
Quick facts
Mixing of GDL powder and rennet dosing.
Capacity:
- GDL 300: Range 700-2250 l/h, for <250 ml packs
- GDL 500: Range 3000-4000 l/h, for 500 ml packs
- GDL 1000: Range 6000-8000 l/h, for 1000 ml packs
Applications:
White cheese
Making white cheese production more effective
- Continuous feeding of filling machine guaranteed by two GDL mixing tanks that are queued during emptying – when the active tank reaches low level, the new batch pushes the previous
- The special design of agitators and cones improve hygiene by eliminating GDL residues
- Integrated system for rennet preparation and inline dosing, where continuous dosing is done just before the filling machine and quantity is based on product flow.
