Humidity control at the production of marshmallow

Marshmallow

The best way to solve problems at the production of marshmallow

  • How to stop the processes which deteriorate the quality of marshmallow during production?
  • How to retain the quality of equipment and to minimize its idle time?
  • How to improve long-term storage and increase shelf life of marshmallow?

In order to achieve all these goals, it is necessary to reach the optimum humidity during production and storage of products!

The quality of marshmallow deteriorates in the presence of moisture in the areas of:

  • Conditioning;
  • Drying;
  • Glazing;
  • Pre-packing;
  • Storage.

Technologically, in these areas it is necessary to dry air to ensure high quality of the finished product.

The problems

of uncontrolled humidity

  1. Formation of condensed moisture on the surfaces of production equipment and production facilities.

  2. Adhesion of the packaging material to the product.

  3. Development of mildew and bacteria on products, at production and storage facilities.

  4. Clumping and sticking together of hygroscopic products (sugar, cocoa powder, agar and pectin).

  5. Emergency stops of production lines.

  6. Failures of electronic and electrical systems.

  7. Quicker deterioration of bearing constructions of buildings.

The best solution to these problems is to remove excessive moisture by dessicant method during production and storage of products.

This problem is solved by desiccant dehumidifies of Desiccant Technologies Group, which is confirmed by their successful usage at the production of confectionery.

The advantages

of desiccant dehumidifiers of Desiccant Technologies Group

  1. High drying efficiency at a low energy-consumption level.

  2. Efficient operation at low temperatures.

  3. Easy installation.

  4. Small size and low weight.

  5. Possibility to fully automate the process of humidity control.

  6. Corrosion-resistant body (stainless steel, aluminum zinc).

  7. Compliance with all acting Directives and quality standards of the EU.

Desiccant Technologies Group, European manufacturer of high-tech industrial desiccant dehumidifiers well-accounted for in many industries, produces the most advanced equipment for the effective control of air humidity during production and storage of confectionery.

Storage Requirements

Using the desiccant rotor technology of air drying in production shops, refrigerating chambers and storage facilities allows to maintain the recommended relative humidity and the necessary airflow conditions:

Stages of production / storage
The relative humidity, RH,%
Temperature conditions, ° C.

Glazing (drying)

up to 75%

up to 18°С

Cooling (with rollers)

up to 40%

10°С

Conditioning/ drying: marshmallow, marmalade

up to 60%

35°С

Prepacking / packaging

30-40%

21 – 24°С

Storage of hygroscopic products (sugar, cocoa powder, agar and pectin)

45-55%

20-22°С

Storage of finished products

70-75%

18 °С

Desiccant dehumidifiers of DT Group will effectively control the preset humidity mode at any temperatures.

Installation of DT Group equipment

  • Reduces the volume of waste at production;
  • Prevents products from sticking onto the conveyor;
  • Solves problems at pre-packing and packaging;
  • Prevents formation of condensed moisture;
  • Prevents mildew;
  • Reduces idle time of equipment caused by emergency stops;
  • Creates the necessary microclimate at production and storage facilities;
  • Saves energy.

How does the desiccant dehumidifier work?

The air which should be dehumidified (process air) goes through the desiccant rotor. Water molecules are adsorbed in a special silicagel rotor. Desiccant rotor is regenerated by the second air stream preheated to 90-140 °C. Moisture is removed from the premises in the form of warm moist air.