Application of Batter and Breading machine

 

Battering machine

The product is coated with a wet solution. Batters consist of a suspension of dry ingredients used to coat the product and create the base for adhering the next layer of dry bread crumbs. Special equipment is used for coating the product, and depending on the type of batter, different set ups can be used.

Breading machine

Coating with breading is commonly done after batter application , and is used to create a unique appearance, texture, as well as increase the volume and weight of the product. The breading is a cereal based product which has been baked and later ground into fine, medium or large size crumbs.

Today, ingredients like sesame seeds are also incorporated by some processors. The dry breading material adheres to the product via the sticky batter (note: some processors are using today soft fresh breading). Therefore, it is important to match the batter with the right breading. Most commercial breadings are manufactured within very large continuous baking lines owned by major baked goods companies. Such lines start with a large mixer to form a dough consisting of flour, water, salt, sugar, etc. The crumbs are sometimes allowed to further dry. Later, the crumbs can be sifted and blended as needed for an appropriate granulation.