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How to make the yogurt ? Capacity 300-500L/h How to Set Up a Small Yogurt Factory: Starter Equipment Checklist

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2025-11-04 10:07:05
How to make the yogurt ? Capacity 300-500L/h How to Set Up a Small Yogurt Factory: Starter Equipment Checklist

Level 1: Basic / Small-Scale Workshop / Laboratory-Grade Production Line

Applicable Scenarios:Daily output of 100-500 kg, manual or semi-automated. Suitable for startup brands, specialty yogurt shops, farm-direct sales, or R&D centers.

Characteristics: Low investment, high flexibility, but requires significant manual involvement and strict hygiene control.

Process Flow & Equipment List

Process Step Equipment Name Function Description Remarks
Raw Material Handling Electronic scale, stainless steel mixing tank Weighs raw milk, sugar, milk powder, etc. Should include heating and basic stirring functions.
Filtration Duplex filter / Precision filter Removes impurities from raw milk. Ensures cleanliness of raw materials.
Standardization Standardization tank (with stirring and temperature control) Adjusts the fat and protein content of milk to standard levels. For small-scale production, can be combined with a large-capacity mixing tank.
Homogenization Small laboratory homogenizer Breaks down fat globules to prevent cream separation and ensure a smooth texture. Pressure typically set at 15-20 MPa.
Sterilization / Cooling Small pasteurization unit Eliminates pathogenic bacteria and most spoilage microorganisms. Commonly maintained at 85-95°C for a specific duration.
Fermentation Fermentation tank (with temperature control) Used for inoculation and fermentation at a constant temperature (e.g., 42°C). A critical piece of equipment requiring precise temperature control.
Cooling / Breaking Holding tank / Cooling tank Rapidly cools the product post-fermentation and performs gentle stirring (breaking). Prevents whey separation and ensures a smooth consistency.
Filling Semi-automatic filler / Manual filling station Transfers yogurt into cups, bottles, or other containers. Can be paired with simple capping or sealing machines.
Cleaning Portable CIP (Clean-in-Place) washer Performs in-place cleaning of tanks and pipelines. Extremely important for maintaining hygiene.
Aging Cold storage / Aging room Stores filled products at 2-6°C for aging to develop flavor. Essential equipment.

Summary

Equipment is decentralized, and material transfer between processes relies heavily on manual labor. Strict attention must be paid to hygiene and operational standards. 图片

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