are disposed of or placed into a recycling stream at the end of the pack-life . The pump simply clips into a standard motor-drive in the fixed equipment which means that product changeovers are rapid and there is no risk of cross contamination because the product stays contained within the primary container and pump head .
This conching process achieves several essential objectives which can affect the viscosity of chocolate solutions .:
Texture change – the more the chocolate solution is worked and moved , the smoother the texture . The agitation and kneading action reduce the particle size of cocoa solids and sugar , resulting in a fine , homogeneous mixture
Evaporation – any residual moisture in the chocolate can be programmed and designed to evaporate during the conching process . This can help enhance the shelf life and stability of the final product but can make a product more viscous
Enhanced flavour – moving the chocolate solution around allows more volatile flavours ( often short-chained fatty acids and aldehydes ) to evaporate whilst providing a time for the interaction between cocoa solids and cocoa butter , leading to the release of flavour compounds and the formation of desirable aromatic notes
Physical changes – through the conching of a chocolate product , you ’ re promoting chemical reactions , such as acid-base reactions , oxidation , and reduction processes , which can further refine the flavour , viscosity and colour of the chocolate
Acidity removal – by altering the chocolate through the conching process , you ’ re reducing the acidity of cocoa and improving its pH
Normally milk chocolate on a pure chocolate solution ( e . g . a chocolate bar ) is conched at around 50 ° C to prevent the caramelisation of the product . Should the temperature be any higher , this can cause lumps and sandiness in the mouth when eating the final product .
How Quantex pumps uniquely dispense chocolate
Quantex pumps plowrate from 24uL to 75ml / s for How Quantex pumps manage the high viscosity of chocolate solutions
By using Quantex pumps , the high-level viscosity of chocolate is no longer a problem due to the advanced transfer capabilities of the pumps . They use a positive displacement rotary action , with high vacuum and high pressure capability , so the dispense or transfer of chocolate solutions can be carried out at lower temperatures than with other pump technologies . Quantex pumps are powerful enough to dispense viscous fluids across distances , including cooling areas , without damaging or curing the chocolate solution . They can even pump particulates if the chocolate has small caramel pieces or salt / sugar crystals , fruit or nut pieces .
With the Quantex pump range , the liquid chocolate can be sealed aseptically within the pack as the pump is either secured directly onto the liquid pack ( see our Bag-in-Box pumps ) or is attached to the primary container in-line and the pack and pump
This game-changing technology is perfect where chocolate or highly viscous food and beverage products need to be dispensed within a retail or food service environment . This is because it keeps the product free from air and contamination , prolonging its shelf-life and eliminates cleaning – reducing costly maintenance regimes . Having the ability to swap products in and out in seconds , without cross-contamination makes the technology ideal for reducing manufacturing downtime .
Each pump type has a range of pump configurations available , including High Pressure , In-Pump Dilution , and High-Speed , as well as a range of fittings , valves and mixers for the outlets available . Our High-Speed Eco Pumps use air pressure to activate the diaphragm and seal the pumps instead of a silicone spring , so they can run almost three times as fast as our standard or high-pressure pumps ( as well as being easier to recycle ).
With Quantex integrated into your primary packaging , the system deters operator from using other similar brands in your dispense equipment as the pumps hold over 100 global granted patents .
You can learn more about the Quantex pump range here :
Microdosing Pump Low Flow Pump Range Bag-In-Box Pump Range High Flow Pump Range
If you ’ d like to learn more or discuss how a Quantex pump could work for you , please email quantex-info @ psgdover . com or call + 49 ( 2065 ) 89205-0 .
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