Industrial Processing Equipment

What is pasteurization?

Pasteurization is a process which slows down the growth of microbial (microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, archaea and protists) in food. The process was originally developed to prevent alcohol (mainly beer and wine) from souring, however it is now used in many different foods such as milk, custard, cheese, eggs, canned food etc.  The aim of pasteurization is to reduce the number of viable pathogens in a particular substance so that they are unlikely to cause disease.

Some of the diseases pasteurization can prevent include: tuberculosis, diphtheria, salmonellosis, strep throat, scarlet fever, listeriosis, brucellosis and typhoid fever.

PETEK

PETEK (appointed official agent in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia by Process Systems Services Pty Ltd) is the world class leader in design and manufacture of Pasteurisation systems and equipment.

All PETEK products are guaranteed to meet your needs as they are built to the highest European and International standards.

Process Systems Services Pty Ltd are the main distributors of PETEK products. They are independent, progressive and modern company which offers a high level of service in the fields of general engineering, food processing, pneumatic conveying, pollution control (oil reclamation), chemical processing and specialised service for steel belts used in the wood panel manufacturing industry.

Steel is a time tested material which has proven to be very effective for belt ovens. The main use for Steel Belt Ovens is biscuits/cookies, however, they can also be used for pies, pastries and even some pet food products.

Steel belts are often exposed to extreme mechanical and thermal stress. For this reason it is important to purchase your steel belt oven from a reputable manufacture who you know will provide steel that will withstand these extreme conditions. Process Systems Services Pty Ltd manufactures the highest quality steel belt ovens.

Hygiene advantages of Steel Belt Ovens

Steel belt ovens are primarily used in the food processing industry; this is due to its high hygiene level.  Steel has a completely flat, smooth surface; this means that it does not have any crevices for dirt and other foreign particles to lodge into. Steels hardness and durability enables for easy and efficient cleaning of all surfaces with a variety of different cleaning methods such as heat, scrubbing, high pressure sprays and chemicals. Additionally, the hard surface makes it more durable and therefore your oven will have a much longer life-span. Steel is not able of absorbing bacteria in the way that other, more natural materials are, for example, wood. A lot of foods contain acid which have a tendency to cause pitting which creates the perfect environment for bacteria to grow and bread. Steel is not affected by acid and therefore does not and therefore avoids this problem and is ideal for cooking acidic foods. When all these things are taken into consideration it is clear that steel belts is the most hygiene option for industrial ovens.

Nuts are a healthy snack that both adults and children have been enjoying for thousands of years. The process of roasting nuts brings out a much stronger, more pungent flavor.

For best results ensure that all nuts are the same size (this will ensure even cooking time and prevent undercooking or burning. Evenly distributing the nuts on the conveyor belt will also help ensure that the nuts are roasted evenly.

Note that spritzing the nuts with salt water just before roasting them will give them a light salty taste. Be careful not to add too much salt or it will detract from the natural flavor that is realized during the roasting process. Alternatively, nuts can be rolled in butter or a candied mixture after roasting to add extra flavor.

Where to source a Nut Roaster

Process Systems Services Pty Ltd usually supplies the conveyor sections, drive & tail terminals and the steel belt to established oven manufacturers but we also build small electric continuous ovens in our own right.

Please note that if you have any nuts in a factory all foods produced in the company by law must be labeled with according warnings.