Design and test of steam-injected continuous scrambled egg device
Liangyu Xue1,2, Xiaojia Hu1, Bo Qi3
1Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences/Key Laboratory of Agricultural Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, 100193, China.
Current Research in Food Science
|December 31, 2024
Summary
A new steam-injected device significantly enhances industrial scrambled egg production efficiency and quality. This innovative equipment offers versatile forms and improved texture, meeting consumer satisfaction for Chinese egg dishes.
Area of Science:
- Food Engineering
- Process Optimization
- Product Development
Background:
- Industrial scrambled egg production faces challenges with low yield, inconsistent quality, and limited product forms.
- Traditional methods lack efficiency and control for large-scale operations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a continuous, high-output steam-injected device for industrial scrambled egg production.
- To address limitations of existing methods by improving yield, quality, and product versatility.
Main Methods:
- Developed a continuous steam-injected scrambled egg device.
- Established calibration curves for egg, oil, and steam flow rates.
- Utilized Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for heat transfer simulation.
- Verified production performance and product characteristics.
Main Results:
- Achieved a production capacity of 104.4 kg/h, significantly boosting efficiency.
- Enabled production of various forms (blocks, thick slices, thin slices, broken) by adjusting steam flow.
- Scrambled eggs showed comparable color, taste, and sensory evaluation to traditional methods (p > 0.05).
- Produced eggs with superior elasticity, softer texture, and uniform maturity.
Conclusions:
- The developed device offers a viable solution for industrialized continuous production of Chinese egg dishes.
- The technology enhances production efficiency, product quality, and consumer satisfaction.
- Provides technical support for scaling up scrambled egg manufacturing.
