A device for producing food popping beads

Abstract

This utility model discloses a production device for food popping beads, including a storage container for storing raw pulp and a reaction container for storing adhesive solution. A feeding mechanism is provided between the storage container and the reaction container. The feeding mechanism includes a conveying pipe and a peristaltic pump installed on the conveying pipe. The input end of the conveying pipe is inserted into the storage container, and the output end of the conveying pipe is provided with a dripping head assembly. The dripping head assembly includes a diverter tube and multiple dripping heads detachably installed at the ends of the diverter tube. The dripping heads are located above the reaction container and are used to drip the raw pulp solution downwards into the adhesive solution in the reaction container to react and form popping beads. By cooperating with the peristaltic pump, the conveying pipe, and multiple dripping heads, the manual dripping process is simulated, thereby producing popping beads with uniform particle size and shape. Traditional laboratory manual operation is not required, making the operation simpler and more convenient, with higher production efficiency, better product quality, and easier control.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of popping boba technology, specifically to a production device for food popping boba. Background Technology

[0002] Food popping boba has become a popular product in recent years, loved by consumers for its diverse flavors and instant burst of juice. It has various applications, including in yogurt, milk tea, jam, jelly, and ice cream. However, the texture and flavor of the popping boba need to be constantly adjusted according to the application. These adjustments often need to be completed in the laboratory before mass production.

[0003] Currently, the typical method for preparing food popping boba samples in the laboratory involves the lab technician using a plastic syringe to repeatedly collect raw material and drip it drop by drop into the reaction vessel. The size and quality of the popping boba depend entirely on the technician's experience. Therefore, producing food popping boba with uniform size and shape in a single batch is extremely difficult, tedious, inefficient, and results in inconsistent and uncontrollable quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to provide a production device for food popping boba to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a production device for food popping beads, comprising a storage container for storing raw pulp and a reaction container for storing adhesive liquid, a feeding mechanism being provided between the storage container and the reaction container, the feeding mechanism comprising a conveying pipe and a peristaltic pump installed on the conveying pipe, the input end of the conveying pipe being inserted into the storage container, and the output end of the conveying pipe being provided with a dripping head assembly, the dripping head assembly comprising a diverter pipe array and multiple dripping heads detachably installed at the end of the diverter pipe array, the dripping heads being located above the reaction container, the dripping heads being used to drip the raw pulp liquid downwards into the adhesive liquid in the reaction container to react and form popping beads.

[0006] Preferably, it also includes a liquid recovery container, a feed pipe is connected between the output end of the reaction vessel and the input end of the liquid recovery container, the liquid recovery container is provided with a screen for separating the popping beads and the liquid, a reflux pipe is connected between the output end of the liquid recovery container and the input end of the reaction vessel, and a circulation pump is installed on the reflux pipe.

[0007] Preferably, the feed pipe is a multi-layer coil.

[0008] Preferably, a discharge valve is installed at the output end of the reaction vessel, and a reflux valve is installed on the reflux pipe.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes a connecting pipe, the input end of which is connected to the reflux pipe between the reflux valve and the adhesive recovery container, the output end of which is connected to the discharge pipe, and a switching valve is installed on the connecting pipe.

[0010] Preferably, the conveying pipe, the feeding pipe, the return pipe, and the connecting pipe are all made of stainless steel.

[0011] Preferably, the reaction vessel is equipped with a heat-insulating heating element.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a table on which the feeding mechanism is placed.

[0013] Preferably, the puree is fruit-flavored puree, and the popping beads are fruit-flavored popping beads.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This invention regulates the dripping rate of the raw slurry by adjusting the motor speed of a peristaltic pump, and adjusts the particle size of the popping beads by changing different diameter drippers. In other words, by using a peristaltic pump, delivery pipe and multiple drippers in combination, it simulates the manual dripping process, thereby producing popping beads with uniform particle size and shape. It eliminates the need for traditional laboratory manual operation, avoids complicated repetitive work, makes the operation simpler and more convenient, has higher production efficiency, and produces better product quality that is easier to control. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Attached figures: 1 Storage container, 2 Reaction container, 21 Insulation and heating element, 3 Glue recovery container, 4 Delivery pipe, 5 Peristaltic pump, 6 Dropper assembly, 61 Diverter pipe, 62 Dropper, 7 Screen, 8 Circulation pump, 9 Feed pipe, 10 Return pipe, 11 Feed valve, 12 Return valve, 13 Connecting pipe, 14 Switching valve, 15 Table. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention and are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments, and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these drawings, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and the advantages of the present invention. Components in the drawings are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] See Figure 1 As shown in the figure, as an embodiment of the present invention, a production device for food popping beads is provided, specifically a production device for food popping beads in a laboratory setting. The device includes a room-temperature storage container 1 for storing the raw material and a reaction container 2 for storing the adhesive solution. A feeding mechanism is provided between the storage container 1 and the reaction container 2. The feeding mechanism includes a conveying pipe 4 and a peristaltic pump 5 installed on the conveying pipe 4. The input end of the conveying pipe 4 is inserted into the storage container 1, and the output end of the conveying pipe 4 is provided with a dripping head assembly 6. The dripping head assembly 6 includes a diverter pipe array 61 and multiple dripping heads 62 detachably installed at the ends of the diverter pipe array 61. Located above reaction vessel 2, dropper 62 is used to drip the raw liquid downwards into the glue solution in reaction vessel 2 to react and form popping beads. The detachable setting of dropper 62 allows for the installation of droppers 62 with different aperture sizes to meet the production needs of popping beads of different sizes. Specifically, the raw liquid can be selected according to the taste requirements. In this embodiment, the raw liquid is a fruit-flavored core liquid, the main components of which include fruit juice, calcium lactate, and calcium chloride. The main components of the glue solution include sodium alginate, pectin, and gellan gum. The raw liquid and the glue solution react together to form the outer skin of the popping bead. The outer skin covers the fruit-flavored core liquid to form a complete fruit-flavored popping bead.

[0022] The specific production process of fruit-flavored popping beads is as follows: the raw pulp in the storage container 1 is transported to the dripper assembly 6 through the delivery pipe 4 under the action of the peristaltic pump 5. Then, the raw pulp is dripped down into the glue in the reaction container 2 through the dripper assembly 6 to react and form popping beads. The dripping rate of the raw pulp is adjusted by adjusting the motor speed of the peristaltic pump 5. The particle size of the popping beads is adjusted by changing the dripper 62 of different diameters. That is, this utility model uses the peristaltic pump 5, the delivery pipe 4 and multiple drippers 62 to simulate the manual dripping process, so as to produce popping beads with uniform particle size and shape. There is no need for traditional laboratory manual operation, avoiding complicated repetitive work. The operation process is simpler and more convenient, the production efficiency is higher, and the product quality is better and easier to control.

[0023] In this embodiment, a liquid recycling container 3 is also included. The storage container 1, reaction container 2, and liquid recycling container 3 are arranged in descending order. A feed pipe 9 is connected between the output end of the reaction container 2 and the input end of the liquid recycling container 3. A screen 7 for separating the popping beads from the liquid is provided on the liquid recycling container 3. A return pipe 10 is connected between the output end of the liquid recycling container 3 and the input end of the reaction container 2. A circulation pump 8 is installed on the return pipe 10. This arrangement allows the liquid in the reaction container 2 to be conveyed downward through the feed pipe 9, so that the popping beads are screened out by the screen 7 for easy removal by the operator. The liquid enters the liquid recycling container 3 through the feed pipe 9, and then flows back to the reaction container 2 through the return pipe 10 under the action of the circulation pump 8 for recycling. The produced popping beads can be removed without stopping the machine, enabling continuous dripping of popping beads. The removal operation is simple and quick, further improving work efficiency.

[0024] In this embodiment, a connecting pipe 13 is also included. A discharge valve 11 is installed at the bottom of the reaction vessel 2. The discharge pipe is a multi-layer coil, which ensures that the reaction time of the popping beads in the reaction vessel 2 is controllable and adjustable. A reflux valve 12 for controlling the reflux of the adhesive is installed on the reflux pipe 10. The input end of the connecting pipe 13 is connected to the reflux pipe 10 between the reflux valve 12 and the adhesive recovery container 3. The output end of the connecting pipe 13 is connected to the discharge pipe 9. A switching valve 14 is installed on the connecting pipe 13, which can be opened and closed as needed, thereby realizing the connection between the reflux pipe 10 and the discharge pipe 9.

[0025] In this embodiment, the conveying pipe 4, the feeding pipe 9, the return pipe 10, and the connecting pipe 13 are all stainless steel pipes to prevent the pipes from rusting and to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the popping beads production.

[0026] In this embodiment, the reaction container 2 is equipped with a heat-insulating heating element 21, which adjusts the temperature of the adhesive solution as needed to ensure the stable production of popping beads.

[0027] In this embodiment, a table 15 is also included, and the feeding mechanism is placed on the table 15 to ensure the stability of the raw pulp conveying.

[0028] Although the present invention has been specifically shown and described in conjunction with preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any changes in form and detail made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A production apparatus for food popping boba, characterized in that: It includes a storage container for storing raw pulp and a reaction container for storing adhesive solution. A feeding mechanism is provided between the storage container and the reaction container. The feeding mechanism includes a conveying pipe and a peristaltic pump installed on the conveying pipe. The input end of the conveying pipe is inserted into the storage container, and the output end of the conveying pipe is provided with a dripping assembly. The dripping assembly includes a diverter pipe and multiple dripping heads that are detachably installed at the end of the diverter pipe. The dripping heads are located above the reaction container and are used to drip the raw pulp solution downwards into the adhesive solution in the reaction container to react and form popping beads.

2. The production apparatus for food popping beads according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a liquid adhesive recovery container. A feed pipe is connected between the output end of the reaction vessel and the input end of the liquid adhesive recovery container. The liquid adhesive recovery container is equipped with a screen for separating the popping beads from the liquid adhesive. A reflux pipe is connected between the output end of the liquid adhesive recovery container and the input end of the reaction vessel. A circulation pump is installed on the reflux pipe.

3. The production apparatus for food popping beads according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feed pipe is a multi-layer coil.

4. The production apparatus for food popping beads according to claim 2, characterized in that: A discharge valve is installed at the output end of the reaction vessel, and a reflux valve is installed on the reflux pipe.

5. The production apparatus for food popping beads according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a connecting pipe, the input end of which is connected to the reflux pipe between the reflux valve and the adhesive recovery container, and the output end of which is connected to the discharge pipe. A switching valve is installed on the connecting pipe.

6. The production apparatus for food popping beads according to claim 5, characterized in that: The conveying pipe, feeding pipe, return pipe, and connecting pipe are all made of stainless steel.

7. The production apparatus for food popping beads according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reaction vessel is equipped with heat-insulating and heating elements.

8. The production apparatus for food popping beads according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a table, on which the feeding mechanism is placed.

9. The production apparatus for food popping beads according to claim 1, characterized in that: The original juice is fruit-flavored, and the popping boba is also fruit-flavored.

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