Plant Protein Beverage Production Line

Plant Protein Beverage Production Line Overview

Plant protein beverages can be made from soybeans, peanuts, almonds, walnuts and coconuts. A production line may include raw material preparation, extraction, blending, homogenization, heat treatment and filling, depending on the formula and package. Applications include soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk, walnut milk and peanut beverages. Our team can configure the process around the selected raw material, target output and packaging format. Send Enquire Now!

Plant Protein Beverage Production Process

A typical process can include raw material cleaning and preparation, soaking where needed, milling or extraction, filtration, blending, homogenization, degassing, heat treatment, cooling and filling. The exact sequence depends on the beverage formula and package. Depending on the selected filler, the finished beverage can be packed in bottles or cartons.

Plant Protein Beverage Production Line Flowchart

Plant Protein Beverage Processing Equipment

A plant protein beverage production line can include a storage tank, Colloid Mill, filter, blending tank, High Pressure Homogenizer, Vacuum Degasser, UHT Sterilizer, Filling and Packing Machine, continuous spraying sterilizer and case packer. The equipment arrangement depends on the raw material, process and package.
Raw material cleaning machine：It is mainly used to remove floating dust and microorganisms on the surface of plants, filter out sand, moldy plants, and separate impurities such as stones and metals. It is made of SUS304 material and has a capacity of 100kg to 500kg per hour.

Soybean soaking machine：The purpose of soybean soaking is to soften the cell structure, improve the dispersion and suspension of the colloid, and increase the protein yield. Hot water soaking is often used in industrial production, which has good continuity and high efficiency. This bean soaking machine is composed of a bean storage bucket, a bean soaking tank, a draining net, a rack and a pipeline. The equipment is made of SUS304 material.

Nut peeling machine: The peeling machine is suitable for blanching nuts and removing the brown skin on the nuts. The whole machine is made of SUS304 material. The peeling rate is as high as 98%, and the broken rate is less than 1%. The nuts are soaked in the hot water in the feeding hopper for 5-7 minutes, and then sent to the rubber wheel, the rotating rubber roller will rub the nuts, and easily peel off the soft nut skin. 

Blending tank: The function of the mixing tank is mainly to mix various beneficial substances such as nut paste, syrup, emulsifier, etc. into a certain volume according to a certain formula. The tank is made of SUS304, which can be heated by steam or electric, and is easy to use and maintain. The dosing accuracy of ingredients determines the final product quality. The tanks are equipped with load cells to ensure that each ingredient enters the mixing tank according to the recipe.

Plant Protein Beverage Production Line Features

• The production capacity of the plant protein beverage production line is 1000 to 40000 L/H
• Easy and convenient operation.
• Better environmental compliance.
• Convenient CIP system, lower maintenance.
• All parts in touch with raw materials are made of 304 stainless steel, Complete comply with food safety and hygienic requirements.

Plant Protein Beverage Applications and Packaging

Our plant protein beverage production line can be configured for soy, coconut, almond, walnut and peanut drinks. Raw material preparation and extraction differ by ingredient, while blending, heat treatment and filling depend on the recipe and selected package. Share the raw material, target capacity and bottle or carton format to discuss a suitable process arrangement.