Heraeus infra-red heating system help chocolate manufacturer to maintain quality

摘要

Aprecisely-controllable, two-zone carbon Infra-red heating system from Heraeus Noblellght is helping to ensure consistent chocolate quality at Ashbury Chocolates Ltd, of Corby, by pre-heatlng chocolate moulds prior to filling. The quartz infra-red system also saves considerable space over the metal element heating system which was previously employed. Ashbury Chocolates is a leading manufacturer of chocolate and toffee and supplies a range of confectionery products to major UK retailers and the global market. Essentially, the production of moulded chocolate involves depositing liquid chocolate into polycarbonate moulds. However, it is important that the moulds are pre-heated to a specific temperature before the chocolate is poured. If the moulds are too warm, the chocolate can change its characteristics and detemper. If they are too cold, the poured chocolate will lose shape and possibly crack.