STK MAKINA Milk Cooking Vat
Provided with 250 lt or 2000 lt capacity options; these units enable cooking of milk by means of steam, burner or electricity power.
Capacity: 250, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000 LT
Function and Typical Use
A milk cooking vat is a large, heated container used in the dairy industry to heat and cook milk to a specific temperature. This is done to pasteurize the milk, which involves heating it to a high enough temperature to kill any harmful bacteria that may be present. This process also helps to extend the shelf life of the milk.
The vat is typically made of stainless steel, and it can be heated using a variety of methods such as electricity, steam, or hot water. The milk is added to the vat and heated to the desired temperature, then held at that temperature for a set period of time to ensure that any bacteria present are killed. The milk is then cooled quickly, usually by running cold water through a jacket surrounding the vat, and packaged for distribution.
In addition to pasteurization, milk cooking vats can also be used for other processes such as homogenization, which is the process of breaking down the fat globules in milk to create a smooth and consistent texture.
