Chocolate Tempering & Enrobing
the current market due to the inability to quickly change chocolate being tempered without causing extensive wastage,” he explains. Similarly, these systems also tend to be static, which
limits the production lines they can service and limits the manufacturer’s creative capability due to production restrictions. However, Mike says “smaller tempering solutions are intrinsically developed to be mobile, so as well as increasing the number of lines the machine can service, it also eliminates the need for large fixed pipework installations, which reduces residual chocolate left over – perfect for small production runs with frequent changeovers. “Having this type of system enables manufacturers to
adapt production to the ever-changing consumer demands, incorporating more colour and flavour combinations whilst generating minimal product wastage,” he says. Automation plays a huge role in confectionery production
with market leaders, but it hasn’t descended down into SMEs due to the mindset of what automation can be used for. “Currently, the industry mindset is that automation is inflexible, costly and limited, which doesn’t appeal to smaller manufacturers with greater production turnover. However, technology has adapted as the industry develops, opening automation up to manufacturers at all levels.” Adopting automation in confectionery production is of paramount importance and is key to unlocking efficiency. “Against the backdrop of high energy prices, high labour costs, and low labour availability, it’s never been more important for manufacturers to assess where automation
“Tempering is a technically
complex process that requires highly engineered systems to ensure product consistency, repeatedly”
can be built into their manufacturing strategy.” Tempering is a technically complex process that requires
highly engineered systems to ensure product consistency, repeatedly. To successfully integrate automation at all levels of confectionery production, the correct type of investment must be established from the outset, considering the overall lifecycle costs of equipment instead of simply the initial outlay. This way, a solution can be tailored to suit the throughput and output needs of each manufacturer. “Without this careful consideration, manufacturers open
themselves up to inconsistent temper, leading to product give away, poor coverage, blooming, and ultimately, a poor product that doesn’t satisfy the customer,” warns Mike.
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