Enrobing complexes
General information
Enrobing is the most popular process for the product surface
treatment while this is not only delicious & attractive
but contributes to the extension of shelf life. Chocolate
differs from other confectionary by its high energy value,
it is readily assimilated.
The following types of glaze are available:
natural
chocolate glaze – couverture composed of sugar powder, cacao-liquor
& various essences,
plain
chocolate glaze containing fats –substitutes of cacao-butter,
milk-chocolate
glaze with the reduced cacao content & the addition of
milk powder,
nut
glaze composed of grated nuts.
Glaze containing additives (nuts, wafer crumb or "exploded"
grains) is a quite popular version.
Enrobing complexes mean lines designed for the complete or
partial coating of the confectionary with chocolate, chocolate
masses & couverture.
Complexes are composed of:
enrobing
machine
cooling
tunnel
glaze
preparation tank
decorating
device
The enrobing machine is equipped with the electronic digital
control system which also suits for maintaining the temperature
of glaze, water within the operation tank jacket & air
within the work space.
From the enrobing line products are fed to the cooling tunnel
where the contact & convection cooling result in solidification
of the glaze thin layer.
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