PECM Issue 27 2017 | Page 119

Fat and Flour, mixed finer and faster by Boone Delta Blade Mixer John R Boone’s cost-effective Delta Blade technology brings process improvements to manufacturers of fat and flour catering mixes, allowing a higher fat addition, significantly reducing both batch processing time and capital cost. he preparation of fat and flour Catering Mixes was traditionally achieved in conventional ribbon mixers fitted with thin piano wires. Although a reliable method of producing a light, free flowing mix, the process was time consuming, limited to about 18% fat addition and the piano wires were prone to frequent breakage. T As the demand for Catering Mixes increased a more efficient and versatile method of mixing was introduced by using the Plough Type mixer with side cutters. This mixer had many advantages, processing an increased fat content, free flowing, mixture in a much shorter mix time. John R Boone has now gone a stage further and have introduced their Delta Blade Mixer to produce high content ‘Fat & Flour’ mixes. The re-design of the plough to a delta form with wings mounted on patented blade arms, has given this mixer a clear advantage over the current range of plough type mixers. Dependent on fat formulation, side cutters may not be necessary or their number reduced, for the arms carry out the chopping of the fat whilst the delta blades disperse it throughout the mix. (In recent tests 30% was dispersed in less than 2 minutes without cutters). The blades, arms and their attachment to the shaft give a smooth crevice free agitator construction. This design also reduces the cost of the mixer and its’ cost of operation / cleaning making it very competitive with the standard plough type mixers. Test mixers available for each type of mixer supplied A wide variety of recipes can be produced including ingredients such as milled sugar, starch, milk powder, powdered egg, emulsifiers and flavours. The type of fat used can also vary from block lard to liquid shortening to produce such products as:- • Shortcrust Pastry • Scones • Doughnuts • Choux Pastry • Sponge Cakes • Madeira Cake J R Boone also produce Interrupted Spiral Mixers up to 10,000L ( HHBM ) and Rotary Drum Mixers up to 25,000L ( RDB ) in working volume. Continuous alternatives are available for all our mixer types www.jrboone.com