Machines for the production of baby food

Typical ingredients for the production of baby food

Fruits such as apples, bananas, pears, peaches, plums and berries are used in the production of baby food. They provide natural sweetness, vitamins, fibre and other nutrients.

Popular vegetables for baby food are carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, broccoli, spinach, peas and courgettes. Vegetables provide important vitamins, minerals and fibre.

Cereals such as rice, oats, barley, millet and maize are used to make cereal porridge and other cereal products in baby food. They provide energy, fibre and some important nutrients.

Meat and fish: When babies start on solid foods, meat or fish can also be introduced in baby food. Chicken, beef, turkey, salmon or white fish are used for protein-rich meals to help provide iron.

Dairy products: Dairy products such as yoghurt and cheese may be included in certain forms of baby food to meet the need for calcium and other nutrients. When introducing dairy products, it is important to follow the recommendations of the paediatrician or health visitor.

Pulses: Pulses such as lentils, chickpeas and beans are sometimes introduced into baby food to diversify the protein supply. They also provide fibre and other important nutrients.

Process steps for the production of baby food

Prechopping with the perforated disc mill: The PUC perforated disc mill can be used to chop large ingredients such as potatoes, carrots and pumpkins into smaller pieces. The disc mill is also used to break up fibres to achieve a fine texture after grinding with the colloid mill.   

Comminution and homogenisation in the colloid mill: The prepared ingredients are put into the colloid mill where they are processed into a fine paste or pulp. In the grinding section of the colloid mill, hydraulic and mechanical cutting, impact, squeezing, friction and shearing forces act to thoroughly grind the ingredients and achieve a smooth consistency.

Production process

Processing and production can be done using Probst & Class mills and systems in a batch process or continuous in-line process, depending on the requirements. We also offer in-line deaeration systems for the extraction of air and other gases. This step is particularly relevant before packaging in order to achieve a clean atmosphere and maintain the product's properties.  

We are happy to advise you as to the advantages and disadvantages of the processes as well as plant integration. Please send us an enquiry for our puclab service.  

Probst & Class as a supplier to the food industry

Probst & Class mills have been used in state-of-the-art food processing for 80 years. The high manufacturing quality of PUC machines usually guarantees a service life of several decades. The supply of spare and wear parts even for very early models guarantees a safe investment and low total cost of ownership.