From jellybeans to jordan almonds, almost every type of candy requires heat to create, and there’s no better heat than steam. Most confectioners and candy companies have a secret recipe of ingredients that they use to create the iconic flavors of their brand. These flavors are mixed and then heated to an exact temperature for a precise period of time to create a delicious result. This is typically achieved through specialized candy cookers, or jacketed kettles, kept to their ideal temperatures through precise steam control.
Steam jacketed kettles are one of the most common equipment used to make confections. Steam kettles are an ideal choice as they provide all around, even supply of heat, as opposed to a single source towards the bottom of the kettle, which can scorch and ruin the finished product. This requires not only precise control, but also high quality steam, as excess moisture in the kettle can lead to poor heat transfer.
Another important use of steam in candy and confectionary is sanitization. Clean In Place cleaning systems are extremely popular in the industry to due to their effectiveness, as the use of steam provides an ideal temperature with which to kill any bacteria and thoroughly cleanse production machinery.
Steam loads in the candy and confectionary industry have the potential to vary wildly, depending on the number of cookers and kettles running simultaneously, as well as the added load during cleaning and sanitization. For this reason, many of the world’s famous brands use Clayton Steam Generators to provide the steam they need to make their iconic products. With their ability to start quickly from a cold start and rapidly respond to changing load conditions, Clayton Steam Generators are the ideal product to save your facility money without compromising quality.