Plant-based nut fine grinding coupling emulsification method and device
The plant-based nut processing equipment and methods using multi-stage grinding and emulsification have solved the problems of uneven particle size and texture in the product, improved the extraction efficiency of nutrients and emulsification stability, reduced production costs, and enhanced product quality and market competitiveness.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- OUTING BEAR (FUJIAN) FOOD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing fine grinding coupled emulsification devices cannot guarantee the uniformity of particle size and texture of plant-based nut products, cannot effectively extract nutrients, and the emulsification process is not optimized enough.
The system employs a multi-stage grinding and emulsification device, including a feeding platform, a feeder, first and second grinding mills, a low-level tank, pre- and post-buffer tanks, a mixing tank, a fine grinding tank, and a homogenizing device. Through multiple grinding and emulsification processes, parameters such as rotation speed, temperature, and pressure are controlled at each stage, and lecithin is used as an emulsifier.
This technology achieves uniform particle size and texture in plant-based nut products, improves the stability of the emulsion system and the extraction efficiency of nutrients, reduces production costs and raw material waste, and enhances product stability and market competitiveness.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of plant-based nut processing technology, specifically to a plant-based nut fine grinding coupled with emulsification method and apparatus. Background Technology
[0002] Nuts are a type of indeterminate fruit with a hard shell containing one or more seeds (such as chestnuts and almonds). Nuts can be divided into herbaceous nuts and woody nuts. Nuts are the essence of plants and are generally rich in nutrients, containing high levels of protein, oils, minerals, and vitamins. They have excellent effects on human growth and development, strengthening the body, and preventing diseases. With increasing global health awareness, more and more people are choosing plant-based diets to improve their health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and minimize negative environmental impacts. Plant-based foods include legumes, nuts, and seeds, which are rich in plant protein, healthy fats, and dietary fiber, and contain no animal-derived ingredients, making them a top choice for health-conscious and environmentally conscious consumers.
[0003] The existing technology has the following defects or problems: Existing fine grinding coupled emulsification devices mostly use a single gel milling method, which cannot guarantee the uniformity of product particle size and texture, and the product quality cannot be further controlled; at the same time, they cannot more effectively extract nutrients from plant-based nuts, and their emulsification process cannot be effectively adjusted.
[0004] It should be noted that the above content falls within the inventor's technical knowledge and does not necessarily constitute prior art. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a plant-based nut fine grinding coupled emulsification method and apparatus, which solves the current problems.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a plant-based nut grinding and emulsification coupling device, comprising: A feeding platform is used for plant-based nut raw materials. A feeder is provided on one side of the feeding platform to transport the plant-based nut raw materials. The first rubber mill is located below the feeding end of the feeder. The first rubber mill is used to perform preliminary rubber milling of plant-based nut raw materials. A second rubber mill is located on one side of the first rubber mill, which is used to perform secondary rubber milling of plant-based nut raw materials. A low-level tank is located at the output end of the second rubber mill and is used to hold the nut raw materials that have been processed by rubber milling. A pre-buffer tank is provided on the other side of the low-level tank, and a mixing tank is provided on one side of the pre-buffer tank. The mixing tank is used to realize the coupled emulsification treatment of raw materials. The output end of the mixing tank is connected to a post-buffer tank, and a fine grinding tank is connected between the two. The output end of the rear buffer tank is equipped with a homogenizing device, which is used to homogenize the raw materials and ensure their quality. A filling tank is provided on one side of the homogenizing equipment, and an oil storage tank is provided on the other side of the filling tank.
[0007] In some embodiments, the feeding platform conveys the raw materials to the first rubber mill via a feeder; The first rubber mill, the second rubber mill, the low-level tank, the pre-buffer tank, the mixing tank, the fine grinding tank, the post-buffer tank, the homogenizing equipment, the tank to be filled, and the oil storage tank are all connected by pipelines, and the process is carried out through the connecting pipelines. Each of the connecting pipelines is equipped with a control motor and a control valve. The connecting pipelines control the material conveying through the control valves, and the control valves are driven by the control motors.
[0008] In some embodiments, a grinding mill is installed on one side of the grinding tank via a connecting pipeline, and a tubular filter is fixedly installed on the connecting pipeline between the two.
[0009] In some embodiments, the pre-buffer tank and the post-buffer tank have the same structure and a capacity of 150L, the mixing tank has a capacity of 300L, and the low-level tank has a capacity of 100L.
[0010] Another technical problem to be solved by this invention is to propose a plant-based nut fine grinding coupled with emulsification method, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Select plant-based nut raw materials, process them, and store them centrally inside the feeding platform; Step 2: Check the material storage on the feeding platform to ensure that the raw materials are evenly distributed, and then use the feeding machine to transport the raw materials to the first rubber mill to complete the rubber milling process; The raw material after the initial grinding is fed into the second grinding mill through pipeline for secondary grinding to ensure that the particle size of the material reaches the ideal fineness. After secondary grinding, the raw materials enter the low-level tank, which is used for temporary storage and buffering to ensure a stable supply to subsequent processes. Step 3: The pre-buffer tank is used to receive raw materials from the low-level tank, and the raw materials in the pre-buffer tank need to be checked in real time. The raw materials are transported from the pre-buffer tank to the mixing tank for coupled emulsification. After the coupling emulsification process is completed, the raw materials enter the fine grinding tank and are further refined by the fine grinding mill; Step 4: The further refined raw materials enter the post-buffer tank, where they are stored and simultaneously transported through connecting pipelines to the homogenizing equipment for homogenization. After homogenization, the material passes through a canning process before entering the packaging process. The canning process ensures that the product is not contaminated before packaging, and the final product is packaged according to requirements.
[0011] In some embodiments, the plant-based nut raw materials need to be shelled to ensure the freshness of the raw materials, and their moisture content needs to be controlled between 5-8% to ensure that subsequent processing is not affected.
[0012] In some embodiments, the conveying speed of the feeder needs to be controlled between 200-500 kg / h; The feed rate of the first rubber mill is controlled at 200-300 kg / h, the rotation speed of the equipment is 1000-1500 rpm, and the particle size of the raw material after rubber milling needs to be controlled between 150-250 micrometers to ensure sufficient surface area for subsequent emulsification and fine grinding. The feeding speed of the second rubber mill needs to be controlled at 200-250 kg / h, the equipment speed is 1500-2000 rpm, and the particle size of the raw material after grinding needs to be controlled at 50-100 micrometers. The grinding pressure of the second rubber mill is controlled at 0.5-1.5 MPa to ensure that the material undergoes high-intensity shearing and grinding. The internal temperature of the low-level tank needs to be maintained at 15-25 degrees Celsius to avoid overheating of the raw materials and affecting the emulsification effect.
[0013] In some embodiments, the material flow rate inside the pre-buffer tank needs to be controlled at 150-200 kg / h to maintain the continuity of the process; The coupling emulsification process takes 15-30 minutes and the emulsification temperature is 40-50 degrees Celsius to facilitate the stable dissolution and emulsification of the oil. The proportion of emulsifier used in the emulsification process is 0.5-1.5%, and the emulsifier is specifically lecithin. The grinding mill rotates at 1500-2000 rpm to further refine the raw material to 30-50 micrometers. The grinding mill takes 10-15 minutes to process the material. The ground material is then passed through a tubular filter to remove excess solid impurities and ensure product quality. The pore size of the tubular filter is set to 10-20 micrometers.
[0014] In some embodiments, the homogenizing equipment has an internal pressure of 20-40 MPa and a homogenization time of 5-10 minutes. The final product is packaged by a packaging machine set to 10-20 bottles per minute, and the product packaging is carried out in an environment of 4-8 degrees Celsius.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a plant-based nut fine grinding coupled with emulsification method and apparatus, which has the following beneficial effects: This plant-based nut fine grinding coupled with emulsification method and apparatus ensures the uniformity of product particle size and texture through multiple fine grinding and efficient emulsification by first and second grinding mills. The particle size after fine grinding is controlled at 30-50 micrometers, resulting in a smoother taste and higher stability of the final product. The emulsification process also makes the plant-based nut oil and water phase more uniformly integrated, improving the stability of the emulsification system and effectively improving the consistency of product quality. Meanwhile, the homogenization pressure is controlled at 20-40 MPa, which ensures the uniformity of the product and reduces oil-water separation and sedimentation, further improving the stability of the product and the consumer experience. Through high speed and precise equipment adjustment, including a grinding speed of 1000-2000 rpm and an emulsification temperature of 40-50 degrees Celsius, the processing time can be effectively shortened and the overall production speed can be improved. Compared to existing equipment, this device maximizes the extraction of nutrients from plant-based nuts through fine grinding and emulsification processes, and improves their solubility through emulsification, reducing raw material waste. Furthermore, the efficient processing of materials optimizes the ratio between raw material input and product output.
[0016] Fully automated production reduces human intervention and minimizes resource waste or equipment damage caused by operational errors during the production process, thereby effectively reducing production costs. The refined product quality and highly stable emulsification properties make the plant-based nut products produced by this facility more competitive in the market. As consumer demand for healthy, plant-based foods grows, such high-quality, stable, and environmentally friendly products help brands position themselves in the market. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the plant-based nut fine grinding and emulsification device of the present invention.
[0018] In the diagram: 1. Feeding platform; 2. Feeder; 3. First rubber mill; 4. Second rubber mill; 5. Low-level tank; 6. Pre-buffer tank; 7. Mixing tank; 8. Fine grinding tank; 9. Post-buffer tank; 10. Fine grinding mill; 11. Homogenizer; 12. Tank to be filled; 13. Oil storage tank; 14. Connecting pipeline; 15. Control motor; 16. Control valve; 17. Tubular filter. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0020] It should be understood that the step numbers used in the text are for ease of description only and are not intended to limit the order in which the steps are performed.
[0021] It should be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
[0022] The terms “comprising” and “including” indicate the presence of the described feature, whole, step, operation, element and / or component, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.
[0023] The term “and / or” refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items, as well as all possible combinations, and includes these combinations.
[0024] Please see Figure 1 A plant-based nut grinding and emulsification coupling device includes: Feeding platform 1 is used for plant-based nut raw materials. A feeder 2 is set on one side of the feeding platform 1. The feeder 2 can realize the conveying of plant-based nut raw materials. The first rubber mill 3 is located below the feeding end of the feeder 2. The first rubber mill 3 is used to perform the initial rubber milling treatment of plant-based nut raw materials. A second rubber mill 4 is provided on one side of the first rubber mill 3, which is used to perform the secondary rubber milling of plant-based nut raw materials. Low-position tank 5 is located at the output end of the second rubber mill 4 and is used to carry the nut raw materials after the rubber milling process. A pre-buffer tank 6 is provided on the other side of the low-level tank 5. A mixing tank 7 is provided on one side of the pre-buffer tank 6. The mixing tank 7 is used to realize the coupled emulsification treatment of raw materials. The output end of the mixing tank 7 is connected to the post-buffer tank 9. In addition, a fine grinding tank 8 is connected between the two. The output end of the post-buffer tank 9 is equipped with a homogenizing device 11, which is used to homogenize the raw materials and ensure the quality of the raw materials. A filling tank 12 is provided on one side of the homogenizing equipment 11, and an oil storage tank 13 is provided on the other side of the filling tank 12.
[0025] In this embodiment, the feeding platform 1 transports the raw materials to the first rubber mill 3 through the feeder 2; The first rubber mill 3, the second rubber mill 4, the low-level tank 5, the pre-buffer tank 6, the mixing tank 7, the fine grinding tank 8, the post-buffer tank 9, the homogenizing equipment 11, the loading tank 12, and the oil storage tank 13 are all connected by a connecting pipeline 14, and the process is carried out through the connecting pipeline 14. Each group of connecting pipelines 14 is equipped with a control motor 15 and a control valve 16. The connecting pipelines 14 realize the raw material conveying control through the control valve 16, and the control valve 16 realizes the drive control through the control motor 15. A fine grinding machine 10 is installed on one side of the fine grinding tank 8 via a connecting pipeline 14, and a tubular filter 17 is fixedly installed on the connecting pipeline 14 between the two. The pre-buffer tank 6 and the post-buffer tank 9 have the same structure and a capacity of 150L. The mixing tank 7 has a capacity of 300L, and the low-level tank 5 has a capacity of 100L.
[0026] Based on the aforementioned plant-based nut grinding and emulsification device, a plant-based nut grinding and emulsification method is proposed, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Select plant-based nut raw materials, process them, and store them centrally inside the feeding platform 1; Plant-based nut raw materials need to be shelled to ensure freshness, and their moisture content needs to be controlled between 5-8% to ensure that subsequent processing is not affected. Step 2: Check the material storage on the feeding platform 1 to ensure that the raw materials are evenly distributed, and then use the feeder 2 to transport the raw materials to the first rubber mill 3 to complete the rubber milling process; The raw material after the initial grinding is fed into the second grinding mill 4 through a pipeline for secondary grinding to ensure that the particle size of the material reaches the ideal fineness. After secondary grinding, the raw material enters the low-level tank 5, which is used for temporary storage and buffering to ensure a stable supply to subsequent processes. The conveying speed of feeder 2 needs to be controlled between 200-500 kg / h; The feed rate of the first rubber mill 3 is controlled at 200-300 kg / h, and its rotation speed is 1000-1500 rpm. The particle size of the raw material after rubber milling needs to be controlled between 150-250 micrometers to ensure sufficient surface area for subsequent emulsification and fine grinding. The feeding speed of the second rubber mill 4 needs to be controlled at 200-250 kg / h, the equipment speed is 1500-2000 rpm, and the particle size of the raw material after grinding needs to be controlled at 50-100 micrometers. The grinding pressure of the second rubber mill 4 is controlled at 0.5-1.5 MPa to ensure that the material undergoes high-intensity shearing and grinding. The internal temperature of the low-level tank 5 needs to be maintained at 15-25 degrees Celsius to avoid the raw materials overheating and affecting the emulsification effect; Step 3: The pre-buffer tank 6 is used to receive raw materials from the low-level tank 5, and the raw materials in the pre-buffer tank 6 need to be checked in real time. The raw materials are transported to the mixing tank 7 through the pre-buffer tank 6 for coupled emulsification treatment; After the coupling emulsification process is completed, the raw material enters the fine grinding tank 8 and is further refined by the fine grinding mill 10; The material flow rate inside the pre-buffer tank 6 needs to be controlled at 150-200 kg / h to maintain the continuity of the process; The coupling emulsification process takes 15-30 minutes and the emulsification temperature is 40-50 degrees Celsius to facilitate the stable dissolution and emulsification of the oil. The proportion of emulsifier used during the emulsification process is 0.5-1.5%, and the specific emulsifier selected is lecithin. The grinding mill 10 operates at a speed of 1500-2000 rpm to further refine the raw material to 30-50 microns. The processing time of the grinding mill 10 is 10-15 minutes. In addition, the ground material passes through a tubular filter 17 to filter out excess solid impurities and ensure product quality. The pore size of the tubular filter 17 is set to 10-20 microns. Step 4: The further refined raw materials enter the post-buffer tank 9, where they are stored and simultaneously transported to the homogenizing equipment 11 through the connecting pipeline 14 for homogenization. After homogenization, the material enters the packaging process through the filling tank 12. The filling tank 12 can ensure that the product is not contaminated before packaging. The final product is packaged according to the requirements. The homogenizer 11 has an internal pressure of 20-40 MPa and a homogenization time of 5-10 minutes. The final product is packaged by a packaging machine, which is set to 10-20 bottles per minute. The product packaging must be carried out in an environment of 4-8 degrees Celsius.
[0027] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.
[0028] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A plant-based nut fine grind coupled emulsification device, characterized by, The application relates to a plant-based nut raw material processing device. The device comprises the following parts: a feeding platform (1) for plant-based nut raw materials, which is provided with an upper feeder (2) on one side, and the upper feeder (2) can realize the conveying of the plant-based nut raw materials; a first rubber mill (3) arranged below the conveying end of the upper feeder (2), which is used for realizing the preliminary rubber mill treatment of the plant-based nut raw materials, and a second rubber mill (4) is arranged on one side of the first rubber mill (3) and used for realizing the secondary rubber mill treatment of the plant-based nut raw materials; a low-position tank (5) arranged at the output end of the second rubber mill (4), which is used for bearing the nut raw materials after the rubber mill treatment; the low-position tank (5) is provided with a front buffer tank (6) on the other side, the front buffer tank (6) is provided with a blending tank (7) on one side, the blending tank (7) is used for realizing the coupling emulsification treatment of the raw materials, the blending tank (7) is connected with a rear buffer tank (9) at the output end, and a fine grinding tank (8) is further connected between the blending tank (7) and the rear buffer tank (9); the rear buffer tank (9) is provided with a homogenizing device (11) at the output end, the homogenizing device (11) is used for realizing the homogenization treatment of the raw materials and ensuring the quality of the raw materials; 2. The plant-based nut refiner coupling emulsification device of claim 1, wherein: the homogenizing device (11) is provided with a to-be-filled tank (12) on one side, and the to-be-filled tank (12) is provided with an oil storage tank (13) on one side. The feeding platform (1) conveys the raw materials to the first rubber mill (3) through the upper feeder (2); communication pipelines (14) are arranged between the first rubber mill (3), the second rubber mill (4), the low-position tank (5), the front buffer tank (6), the blending tank (7), the fine grinding tank (8), the rear buffer tank (9), the homogenizing device (11), the to-be-filled tank (12) and the oil storage tank (13), and the processes are realized through the communication pipelines (14); 3. The plant-based nut refiner coupling emulsification device of claim 2, wherein: control motors (15) and control valves (16) are arranged on each group of communication pipelines (14), the communication pipelines (14) realize the raw material conveying control through the control valves (16), and the control valves (16) realize the driving control through the control motors (15).
4. The plant-based nut refiner coupling emulsification device of claim 1, wherein: The fine grinding tank (8) is provided with a fine grinding machine (10) on one side through the communication pipeline (14), and a tubular filter (17) is fixedly installed on the communication pipeline (14) between the fine grinding tank (8) and the fine grinding machine (10).
5. A plant-based nut finish milling coupled emulsification process characterized by, The front buffer tank (6) and the rear buffer tank (9) are of the same structure and have a capacity of 150L, the blending tank (7) has a capacity of 300L, and the low-position tank (5) has a capacity of 100L. The application further discloses a processing method of the device. Step one: selecting plant-based nut raw materials, and storing the processed plant-based nut raw materials in the feeding platform (1); Step two: checking the storage of the raw materials on the feeding platform (1), ensuring that the raw materials are uniformly distributed, and conveying the raw materials to the first rubber mill (3) through the upper feeder (2) to complete the rubber mill treatment; the raw materials after the preliminary rubber mill treatment enter the second rubber mill (4) through the pipeline, and the secondary rubber mill treatment is realized to ensure that the particle size of the materials reaches the ideal fineness; the raw materials after the secondary rubber mill treatment enter the low-position tank (5) for temporary storage and buffering, and the stable supply of the subsequent processes is ensured; Step three: the front buffer tank (6) is used to receive the raw materials from the low tank (5), and the raw materials in the front buffer tank (6) need to be checked in real time; The raw materials are transported to the inside of the blending tank (7) through the front buffer tank (6) for coupling emulsification treatment; After the coupling emulsification treatment is completed, the raw materials enter the inside of the refining tank (8), and the raw materials are further refined by the refiner (10); Step four: the further refined raw materials enter the inside of the rear buffer tank (9), are stored therein, and are transported to the inside of the homogenizing equipment (11) through the connecting pipeline (14) for homogenization treatment; The homogenized materials pass through the waiting tank (12) to enter the packaging process, the waiting tank (12) can ensure that the products are not contaminated before packaging, and finally the products are packaged according to requirements.
6. The plant-based nut refiner coupling emulsification method of claim 5, wherein: The plant-based nut raw materials in step one need to be shelled to ensure the freshness of the raw materials, and the water content thereof needs to be controlled between 5-8% to ensure that the subsequent processing is not affected.
7. The plant-based nut refiner coupling emulsification method of claim 5, wherein: The conveying speed of the feeding machine (2) in step two needs to be controlled between 200-500kg / h; The feeding rate of the first colloid mill (3) is controlled between 200-300kg / h, the equipment rotating speed thereof is 1000-1500rpm, the particle size of the raw materials after the colloid milling needs to be controlled between 150-250 microns, and enough surface area is ensured for subsequent emulsification and refining; The feeding speed of the second colloid mill (4) needs to be controlled between 200-250kg / h, the equipment rotating speed thereof is 1500-2000rpm, the particle size of the raw materials after the colloid milling needs to be controlled between 50-100 microns, and the colloid milling pressure of the second colloid mill (4) is controlled between 0.5-1.5Mpa to ensure that the materials are subjected to high-strength shearing and grinding; The temperature inside the low tank (5) needs to be kept between 15-25 degrees Celsius to avoid overheating of the raw materials affecting the emulsification effect.
8. The plant-based nut refiner coupling emulsification method of claim 5, wherein: The material flow rate inside the front buffer tank (6) in step three needs to be controlled between 150-200kg / h to maintain the continuity of the process; The coupling emulsification treatment time is 15-30 minutes, the emulsification temperature is 40-50 degrees Celsius to facilitate stable dissolution and emulsification of the oil, the emulsifier usage ratio in the emulsification process is 0.5-1.5%, and the emulsifier is specifically selected to be lecithin; The rotating speed of the refiner (10) is 1500-2000rpm to further refine the raw materials to 30-50 microns, the treatment time of the refiner (10) is 10-15 minutes, in addition, the refined materials pass through the tubular filter (17) to filter out excess solid impurities, thereby ensuring the product quality, and the filter pore size of the tubular filter (17) is set to 10-20 microns.
9. The plant-based nut refiner coupling emulsification method of claim 5, wherein: The pressure inside the homogenizing equipment (11) in step four is 20-40Mpa, and the homogenization time is 5-10 minutes, the final product packaging is carried out by a packaging machine, the packaging machine is set to 10-20 bottles per minute, and the product packaging needs to be carried out in an environment of 4-8 degrees Celsius.