Effective mixing is one of the most important factors in achieving consistent results during food processing. Conventional cooking kettles often rely solely on the movement of the mixing tool, however a tilting cooking kettle introduces an additional mixing effect by allowing gravity to continuously recirculate and redistribute the product through the heating zone.
Our latest demonstration video showcases a popcorn production test on the 50L Tilting Cooking Kettle Cook Mak Mix, and illustrates why operating the vessel at an inclined angle can improve product circulation. As the product is lifted by the anchor mixer, gravity causes it to continuously turn over itself, creating a more dynamic mixing pattern compared to horizontal operation.
Depending on the processed product and its viscosity, gravity-assisted mixing can improve mixing efficiency by up to 50%, helping reduce stagnant areas inside the vessel and improving ingredient distribution throughout the batch.
The demonstration uses popcorn as an easy-to-visualize example, clearly showing the difference between conventional horizontal mixing and inclined gravity-assisted mixing. The video also highlights the kettle's adjustable tilting positions and its ability to tilt up to 110°, allowing fast and nearly complete product discharge after processing.
For thicker products, we also offer the cooking kettle with an industrial geared motor, allowing the processing of substances as thick as caramel. It also allows the use of other mixer attachments, including a paddle mixer, or a mixer with self-adjusting stainless steel scrapers that continuously scrape the product from the bottom of the vessel.
You can watch the video on our Youtube channel, to see how gravity-assisted mixing works in practice and why it can be beneficial for a variety of food processing applications.
