Balancing the mix
GEA grinding and mixing equipment for burger
applications help food processors maintain product
quality and optimize yield while offering versatility
Burgers are among the top choices on our
lunch and dinner menus, and even one
of the top ten choices as a snack. As the
booming burger trend continues, modern
preferences shift from the classic burger
into premium beef masterpieces, non-
beef meat variations, plant protein-based
alternatives and even into 100% veggie
patties.
With the flexitarian and health-
conscious lifestyles gaining traction,
food processors have to rise to the
changing diet challenges while keeping
yield and productivity in balance. As just
recently presented at the GEA seminar
Craftsmanship and the FUTURE of MEAT,
whatever the challenge, GEA equipment
and process technology are up to the job.
GRINDING CAPABILITIES BEYOND
EXPECTATIONS
GEA PROMIX MIXER AND DEFROSTING Because the steam temperature in
SOLUTION vacuum is 33°C (instead of above 100°C)
The GEA ProMix is a twin-shaft mixer
scalding or denaturation of proteins does
not take place.
The robust GEA PowerGrind grinders for products like hamburger patties, are widely recognized as best-in-class meatballs, luncheon meat and ground To make a complete automatic solution,
for high-capacity grinding of both fresh sausages, and for pre-mixing for wiener GEA offers leading technology in further
and frozen meat and meat replacement and frankfurter emulsions. processing, automatic loading and
products. The innovative twin-screw
design is the benchmark technique for
grinding fresh or frozen meat without
the need for changing the cutting set or
screw.
It results in fewer fines and less dust and
no crushed meat.
The PowerGrind grinders include an
auto-reverse screw that optimises flow,
faster infeed possibilities, hygienic and
safety design that has earned DGUV
approval and PLC control that facilitates
standardization.
These multifunctional grinders help meat
processors improve operational efficiency
and reduce costs.
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The variable wing speed provides, in
combination with the range of mixing
directions, optimal flexibility varying from
fast protein extraction to delicate mixing.
packaging as well.
MORE THAN JUST TECHNOLOGY
Perfecting the technology is important,
but GEA knows that its customers need
The GEA ProMix mixer is also available much more. What really matters is the
as a ColdSteam M configuration for whole package, bringing consultancy,
extremely fast defrosting. The ColdSteam testing, technology, processing know-
technique rapidly defrosts pre-ground how, training and committed lifetime
frozen meat using the characteristic that support together to provide the ultimate
water boils at a lower temperature in a partnership. GEA has a network of
vacuum. Injected steam condenses on the experienced technicians to provide
cold meat block, efficiently transferring installation, maintenance and spare parts
thermal energy and reducing defrosting service worldwide.
time from hours to minutes.
Reach out to us via gea.com/contact to
request more information or plan a visit
to one of our Technology centers.