Mixers (Ribbon)

Category: Food Processing Machinery

Summary: Blend dry ingredients.

Dough mixers in food processing machinery are specialized machines designed to combine flour, water, yeast, and other ingredients to create dough. This process is crucial in the production of bread, pizza, pasta, and other baked goods.

Function: Dough mixers perform several key functions:

Hydration: They ensure that the flour is properly moistened and absorbs the water.

Mixing: They combine the ingredients to form a uniform mass.

Kneading: They develop the gluten in the flour, which is a protein that gives dough its elasticity and structure.


Mechanism: Different types of dough mixers exist, each with its own mixing action:

Spiral mixers: Use a spiral-shaped hook to rotate within a rotating bowl.

Horizontal mixers: Have paddles that rotate in a trough-shaped bowl.

Vertical mixers: Similar to planetary mixers but with stronger motors and dough hooks.


Importance: Proper dough mixing is essential for:

    * Achieving the desired texture and consistency of the final product.

    * Ensuring proper fermentation and rising of the dough.

    * Developing gluten to create a strong and elastic dough.