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Batch DeBacterizer

BDB Batch DeBacterizer

Popping / Debacterization of raw cocoa beans for cocoa processing

Advantages

  • Efficient Shell/Nib Separation with Reduced Yield Losses

    Targeted steam treatment enables precise separation of the shell and nibs while preserving bean integrity and minimizing waste.

    Batch DeBacterizer

  • Maximum Process Control

    Adjustable settings for heat, pressure, and steam ensure optimal pre-treatment and debacterization, improving product quality and enabling maximum food safety.

    Batch DeBacterizer

  • Dual-Functionality for Nib Preparation and Debacterization

    Seamlessly integrates into cocoa processing lines for both nib pre-treatment and whole-bean debacterization, ensuring full control over critical control points (CCPs) throughout the roasting process.

    Batch DeBacterizer

Built to solve. Designed to deliver.

The Lehmann BDB Batch DeBacterizer is purpose-built for the pre-treatment of raw cocoa beans, using targeted steam application to initiate the critical separation of shell and nibs. This carefully controlled process minimizes yield losses and ensures compliance with stringent regulatory standards for shell/nib separation.

With finely adjustable settings for heat, pressure, and steam, the BDB activates the essential "popping" effect – separating the pulp from the shell to enable efficient extraction of the cocoa nibs. This precision significantly improves processing efficiency and final product quality.

Typically positioned downstream of the Lehmann CCL Continuous Conditioner Louver, the BDB plays a vital role in preparing cocoa nibs for roasting by supporting consistent and effective pre-treatment.

Beyond nib preparation, the BDB also excels at debacterization of whole cocoa beans after roasting in the Lehmann CRL Continuous Roaster Louver. Through accurate control of key process parameters – including steam, temperature, and treatment time –the BDB ensures reliable monitoring of all Critical Control Points (CCPs), guaranteeing a safe, high-quality, and regulation-compliant roasting process.

Batch DeBacterizer

VERSIONS

VersionsBDB 350BDB 500BDB 1000BDB 1500BDB 2000
Capacity [kg]–350–500–1000–1500–2000
Steam requirement [kg/h]100–150100–150200300400
Connected load [kW]1919262626

SOFTWARE

Productivity is the measure of all manufacturing processes, including food processing. PROBAT control solutions ensure that machines and plants all over the world produce coffee, cocoa, chocolate and snack foods of the highest quality day after day - with optimum performance, maximum energy efficiency and plant availability.

SERVICE

For PROBAT, the customer and his needs are always in the focus. Constant communication is the key to our success. This also applies to our service, where we continuously keep an eye on the entire product life cycle and the service-relevant life phases of our machines and plants.

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