Hygienic, efficient cooling for yoghurt and cultured-milk lines; maintaining flavour, texture, and consistency while reducing energy use.
In yoghurt and cultured-milk production, rapid and uniform cooling after fermentation or heat treatment is critical to product quality and microbial safety. Traditional coolers often struggle with uneven temperature profiles, high hold-up volumes, slow response, and challenging cleaning requirements. This can lead to texture inconsistencies, higher energy costs, and longer processing times. Producers need cooling systems engineered for hygiene, efficiency, and gentle thermal control to maintain the delicate structure and flavour of cultured dairy products.
Our Solution:
- The 4B Automation & 4B Systems Inline Blender for Yoghurt delivers accurate, continuous formulation for stirred and drinking yoghurts.
- Multi-stream mass-flow metering and recipe control maintain tight ratio management, while low-shear mixing preserves texture, viscosity, and fruit integrity.
- Fully automated operation with real-time monitoring, self-diagnostics, and remote support ensures reliability and minimal downtime.
- Locally manufactured and supported by 4B Automation & 4B Systems, the system is engineered for maintainability, hygiene, and long-term performance.
Key Features / Capabilities
Hygienic Design for Dairy:Â
Complies with dairy hygiene requirements, featuring drainable construction and sanitary connections.
Efficient Heat Transfer:Â
Alfa Laval BaseLine and M-Line plate-and-frame exchangers ensure high thermal efficiency and gentle cooling.
Low Hold-Up & Fast Response:Â
Minimises product residence time to protect structure and reduce microbial risk.
Compact & Modular Layout:Â
Optimised for tight production spaces and easy retrofit into existing lines.
Automated Control & Monitoring:Â
Real-time temperature tracking and flow management for stable, repeatable results.
Product Integrity:Â
Gentle cooling preserves flavour, texture, and nutritional value of cultured products.
Energy Efficiency:Â
Maximised heat transfer per area reduces utility demand and operating cost.
Scalable Configuration:Â
Available in multiple capacities and designs to match small batch or high-throughput operations.
Service & Support:Â
Backed by local installation, maintenance, and operator training from 4B Automation & 4B Systems.
Proven Alfa Laval Technology:Â
Reliable, field-proven cooling solutions designed specifically for dairy and fermented milk applications.
