Cheese is made by adding ingredients like rennet to coagulate milk. The curd is then separated from the whey,
pressed, ripened, cut then packed depending on the type of cheese being processed.
Cheese Machines Needed:
- Cheese vat.
- Cheese molds.
- Cheese press.
- Stainless steel aging racks.
- Cheese cutter.
- Vacuum packing.
A cheese vat is the most important equipment for a cheese-making machine. Fitted with heating elements or provision for steam or hot water from boilers, milk temperature is raised to the desired level, ingredients are added, and agitation of the coagulated milk is done in the cheese vat tank.
Features of a Cheese Vat:
- Made from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.
- Equipped with agitating paddles and cutters.
- Double jacketed design allows for heating with electricity, gas, or steam power.
- Butterfly valve outlet.
- Insulated to retain heat.
- Fitted with CIP spray ball.
Cheese vats for sale in Kenya
Cheese vats are essential equipment for cheese production and are available for purchase in Kenya. Prices vary widely depending on factors such as size, material, capacity, and additional features. You can find options ranging from small-scale vats suitable for artisanal cheesemakers to larger industrial units. To get precise pricing information, it's recommended to contact local dairy equipment suppliers.
