Mozzarella Cooker & Stretcher

Mozzarella Cooker & Stretcher

These units typically integrate multiple functions—including cutting, cooking, stretching, and sometimes molding—into a single compact structure suitable for small to medium-sized dairy operations.

Specs:

• Feeding: Raw curds are fed into the hopper (the larger bin area)
• Control: The control panel (grey box on the left) allows the operator to adjust the speed of the stretching and the temperature of the water or steam
• Processing Capabilities: Designed for a variety of cheeses such as mozzarella, fior di latte, scamorza, and pizza cheese
• Mechanical Components: Features counter-rotating augers for continuous kneading and stretching, typically driven by frequency-controlled motors for precise speed adjustment
• Heating System: Often utilizes direct steam injection or hot water circulation to cook and melt the cheese curds
• Construction: Built from food-grade 304 or 316 stainless steel for durability and hygiene in acidic dairy environments
• Production Rate: Approximately 100 kg to 200 kg per hour (220 lbs to 440 lbs/h)
• Batch Size: For units of this scale, batch processing often handles between 15 kg and 50 kg of curd at a time
• While primarily used for mozzarella, this machine is also used to produce; Pizza Cheese, Provolone & Scamorza, Kashkaval and Vegan Cheese Alternatives

Check out this Rotary Cheese Molder that would work well with the Mozzarella Cooker & Stretcher

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