Stefan (Vacuum Cooking) Machine
The Stefan (vacuum cooking) machine is a multifunctional industrial kitchen robot used primarily in the production of dairy products (cream cheese, processed cheese, spreadable products) and foods such as sauces and purees. Since this machine can perform mixing, chopping, cooking, and vacuum cooling processes all within a single chamber, it is considered an "all-in-one" system.
Key Features and Benefits
Vacuum Cooking: Since the product is cooked under vacuum, oxidation is prevented, and the product’s color, aroma, and nutritional value are preserved. Additionally, the vacuum eliminates air bubbles within the product, resulting in a smooth texture.
Speed and Efficiency: Thanks to its high-speed blades, it homogenizes ingredients in seconds. Its steam-jacketed design enables very fast heating and cooking.
Direct Steam Injection: In some models, steam is injected directly into the product, enabling much faster cooking and sterilization.
Compact Design: It combines grinding, emulsifying, and cooking processes into a single device instead of requiring separate machines.
Common Applications
Dairy Products: Melted cheese (cream cheese), labneh, sauced cheeses.
Ready-to-Eat Foods: Ketchup, mayonnaise, sauces, baby foods.
Pastry: Fruit fillings, pralines, ganache, and creams.
Meat Products: Specialty deli products requiring mixing and emulsification.
Technical Details:
These machines are commonly referred to as "Stephan Machines" in the industry because they are typically associated with the Stephan Machinery brand. Their tank capacities range from small laboratory-type models (10–15 liters) to large industrial lines (200+ liters).
Vacuum Cooking: Since the product is cooked under vacuum, oxidation is prevented, and the product’s color, aroma, and nutritional value are preserved. Additionally, the vacuum eliminates air bubbles within the product, resulting in a smooth texture.
Speed and Efficiency: Thanks to its high-speed blades, it homogenizes ingredients in seconds. Its steam-jacketed design enables very fast heating and cooking.
Direct Steam Injection: In some models, steam is injected directly into the product, enabling much faster cooking and sterilization.
Compact Design: It combines grinding, emulsifying, and cooking processes into a single device instead of requiring separate machines.
Common Applications
Dairy Products: Melted cheese (cream cheese), labneh, sauced cheeses.
Ready-to-Eat Foods: Ketchup, mayonnaise, sauces, baby foods.
Pastry: Fruit fillings, pralines, ganache, and creams.
Meat Products: Specialty deli products requiring mixing and emulsification.
Technical Details:
These machines are commonly referred to as "Stephan Machines" in the industry because they are typically associated with the Stephan Machinery brand. Their tank capacities range from small laboratory-type models (10–15 liters) to large industrial lines (200+ liters).