A cocoa paste production line is a machine that processes cocoa beans through roasting, peeling, and grinding to produce cocoa paste. Cocoa paste contains both cocoa butter and cocoa solids and can be used to make chocolate, ice cream, and sauces. After pressing out the cocoa butter, cocoa paste can also be processed into cocoa powder for baking.
Taizy offers semi-automatic and fully automatic cocoa paste production lines. For either type, we can provide a reasonable configuration. Small cocoa paste production lines have capacities of 50 kg/h, 100 kg/h, 200 kg/h, 300 kg/h, and 500 kg/h, while large production lines can reach up to 2,000 kg/h. No matter the scale of cocoa paste production you need, you can contact us for machine configuration solutions.
Taizy’s complete cocoa paste production line can produce cocoa paste with a fineness above 200 mesh, resulting in a smooth texture, good fluidity, and high quality. The line is compatible with all cocoa products on the market. The machines are durable, with all food-contact parts made of food-grade stainless steel, easy to clean, and have a service life of over 10 years.
This production line can also be used to make peanut butter. It is recommended to thoroughly clean all equipment when switching materials to prevent cross-contamination.
Structure of the Best-Selling Cocoa Paste Production Line
Taking the fully automatic cocoa paste production line as an example, the complete set of equipment includes a Z-type elevator, roasting machine, control cabinet, peeling machine, grinder, storage tank, and other components. We configure the production line according to the cocoa bean processing steps, and each step is matched to your actual production needs to achieve the best cost-performance ratio.
What is the production process of cocoa paste?
Taking cocoa paste production as an example, the process is: cocoa bean feeding → roasting → cocoa bean peeling → grinding → storage.
Feeding: Z-type Elevator
The Z-type elevator smoothly lifts cocoa beans from the hopper into the roasting machine. This function greatly reduces labor, frees up the workforce, and ensures continuous production.
Roasting: Chain Plate Roaster or Drum Roaster
For large cocoa paste production lines, a chain plate roaster is generally used. It can roast cocoa beans continuously while conveying them, ensuring even heating, high efficiency, and suitability for other materials such as nuts, sunflower seeds, and peanuts.
A drum roaster is typically used for semi-automatic, small-scale cocoa paste production lines. It uses a rotating drum heating method combined with hot air circulation and mechanical tumbling to ensure the cocoa beans are evenly heated and roasted.
Cocoa Bean Peeling: Peeling Machine
After roasting, the cocoa beans enter the hopper for even feeding. Peeling is achieved through rollers that rub off the shells. A fan extracts the removed shells and discharges them through the bottom of a cyclone separator. The peeled cocoa nibs are discharged from the outlet. By adjusting the airflow and peeling gap, effective separation of shells and nibs can be achieved.
The machine features a vibrating sieve structure that grades the peeled nibs and residual shell fragments, further removing impurities and ensuring thorough separation. Any cocoa beans not fully peeled are detected and returned to the hopper via a series of blue pipes for a second peeling, ensuring a high peeling rate and minimizing raw material waste.
Grinding: Cocoa Bean Grinder
The cocoa bean grinder is equipment designed for fine processing of wet materials. Its working principle involves specially shaped teeth on the rotor and stator that interact at high speed. Under the effects of gravity and centrifugal force, cocoa beans pass through the adjustable gap between the rotor and stator, undergoing intense shearing, friction, and vibration to achieve dispersion, crushing, emulsification, homogenization, and mixing.
The machine is made entirely of stainless steel, operates with low noise, and is easy to clean. It can grind cocoa beans to a fineness of 60–200 mesh, making it suitable for producing smooth cocoa paste.
Storage: Storage Tanks
This section consists of mixing tanks, vacuum tanks, and storage tanks.
- In the mixing tank, cocoa paste is buffered and homogenized to ensure uniformity and prevent settling or layering. Additional ingredients can also be added and mixed here.
- The vacuum tank removes air bubbles and part of the moisture from the cocoa paste, improving smoothness and stability.
- The final storage tank is used for temporarily holding the processed cocoa paste, making it convenient for subsequent production or packaging.
In addition to these machines, we can also provide:
Control System
It can be equipped with a standard push-button control cabinet or a Siemens PLC control system. A touch panel ensures easy operation and supports bilingual switching. Each production step can be equipped with this control system.
Fire Extinguishing Device
Used to prevent fire hazards caused by high temperatures, ensuring safe and stable production.
Technical Parameters of Key Machines in the Cocoa Mess Production Line
Chain Plate Roaster
- Chain Plate Material: SUS201 stainless steel
- Heating Method: Electric heating / Gas heating
- Air Duct Type: Horizontal
- Frame Material: Carbon steel
- Shelf Layers: Single layer
- Voltage: 220 V
Cocoa Bean Peeling Machine
- Capacity: 100 kg/h
- Power: 0.75 kW
- Material: Stainless steel
- Fan Power: 1.1 kW
- Dimensions: 100 × 100 × 130 cm
Cocoa Bean Grinder
- Capacity: 300 kg/h
- Power: 5.5 kW
- Material: Stainless steel
- Weight: 120 kg
- Dimensions: 100 × 50 × 120 cm
Cocoa Paste Production Line Blueprint Display
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Applications of the Cocoa Paste Production Line
- Chocolate Products: Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, etc.
- Cocoa Powder: Used in baking and beverages
- Chocolate Beverages: Hot chocolate, cocoa drinks
- Pastries and Baked Goods: Cakes, cookies, brownies, dessert sauces
- Ice Cream and Dessert Ingredients: Chocolate-flavored ice cream, mousse, and chocolate sauces
- Confectionery and Filled Products: Chocolate fillings, coated candies, cocoa chocolate syrup
- Culinary Sauces: Chocolate sauces, barbecue sauces, and other specialty flavors
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- Fully Automated Production Line: Taizy provides a complete automated production line from roasting, peeling, and grinding to packaging, ensuring efficient and stable production.
- High-Quality Equipment: Machines are made of stainless steel or carbon steel, meeting food safety standards and guaranteeing product quality.
- After-Sales Service: We offer installation, commissioning, operator training, and long-term technical support, with a 1-year warranty on all equipment.
- Trusted by Global Customers: Taizy’s equipment has been exported to over 70 countries, including Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia, receiving widespread customer praise.
FAQ: Cocoa Paste Production Line
What raw materials can the cocoa paste production line process?
Suitable for roasted cocoa beans, which can be processed into cocoa paste, cocoa liquor, cocoa powder, and more.
What is the production capacity of the line?
Depending on the model, capacity ranges from 50 kg/h to 2,000 kg/h or higher, meeting small to large-scale production needs.
What are the main machines in the production line?
Roaster, peeling machine, grinder, mixing tank, vacuum tank, storage tank, packaging machine, etc.
What is the function of the vacuum tank?
It removes air bubbles and excess moisture under a vacuum, making the cocoa paste smoother and more stable.
How is the quality of cocoa paste ensured?
The entire process uses food-grade stainless steel equipment. Roasting, peeling, grinding, and mixing are uniform, and temperature and time are automatically controlled to ensure consistent quality.
Can the production line be customized?
Yes, capacity, equipment configuration, and process flow can be adjusted according to customer requirements
What about installation and after-sales service?
We provide equipment installation, commissioning, operator training, and long-term technical support to ensure smooth operation.
What are the application areas of the cocoa paste production line?
Suitable for chocolate manufacturing, baked goods, chocolate beverages, ice cream, and the confectionery industry.