Consistent quality and efficiency, guaranteed​

Cottage cheese is a high-protein, low-fat fresh cheese. It is a clean label product, produced as loose curd and immersed in deliciously creamy liquid. The cheese can be consumed as is, mixed with, for example, fruit, granola or spices.. Other areas of use are in smoothies, lasagna or as a replacement for mayonnaise in dips. ​

Our best-practice lines for cottage cheese guarantee repeatable product quality, boost output and enable long product shelf life. In short, all you need to take your cheese operations to the next level.

Designed to maximise yield*

The star of the cottage cheese-making show is our enclosed vat. USDA design is applied, and thanks to features such as an automated, single cutting process, controlled heating, and efficient emptying, it enables low fines and high yield*. And with guarantees on curd size, temperature and microbiological stability, you can rest assured your cottage cheese always is of the right quality. 

 

*Yield depends on factors such as product type, recipe, process parameters and running times. We help you maximise yield by optimising the solution for your product and conditions.

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Achieve consistent curd

The automated, single cutting solution of the enclosed vat produces consistent results in the shape of uniformly cut curd. And the cutting tools are positioned close to the walls to minimise the amount of uncut curd. Your needs are what matters: the line setups are based on attention to detail, our expertise – and your specific conditions and requirements. 

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Keeping food safe with an automated process

The line’s many automated functions ensure high production efficiency and make the operator’s workday easier. The enclosed vats only require the operator to add rennet, start the cutting process, flush out curd remains, and activate cleaning in place.

Furthermore, as the process is automated, the line equipment requires minimal manual handling. This reduces the risks of product contamination..

Start small. Grow over time.

Turn today’s opportunities into tomorrow’s success with our modular cottage cheese lines. Start with a compact setup and expand seamlessly as demand increases  – without compromising quality, efficiency or replacing your existing investment.
With capacities ranging from 16,000 to 116,000 litres of milk per day, our lines support everything from small-batch production to large-scale operations, giving you the flexibility to meet demand at every stage. Proven equipment and smart automation guarantee consistent quality, while enclosed vats safeguard food safety and ensure long shelf life.
And because our lines can be adapted to new recipes and even other cheese types, you have the freedom to innovate and stay ahead of trends. With expert support by your side, you’ll be ready to scale smoothly, confidently, and profitably.

Cottage cheese equipment

Tetra Pak Grainy Cheese Vat E4

Tetra Pak® Grainy Cheese Vat E4

Tetra Pak® Grainy Cheese Vat E4

The Tetra Pak® Grainy Cheese Vat E4 is an advanced, highly automated piece of equipment used for the preparation of cheese curd in cottage/grainy cheese lines
Tetra Pak Drainer Washer 2

Tetra Pak® Drainer Washer 2

Tetra Pak® Drainer Washer 2

Tetra Pak® Drainer Washer 2 is designed to remove the whey and to wash and cool cottage cheese curd quickly and efficiently in one continuous operation.
Tetra Pak Cooling Tower

Tetra Pak® Cooling Tower

Tetra Pak® Cooling Tower

The Tetra Pak® Cooling Tower is a unit for cottage cheese varieties that require extensive washing and cooling of curd
Tetra Pak Blender VCC

Tetra Pak® Blender VCC

Tetra Pak® Blender VCC

The Tetra Pak® Blender VCC reduces product losses by up to 90% compared to horizontal blenders and provides uniform distribution of particles, down to 25% of full capacity.
Tetra Pak Drum Drainer 2

Tetra Pak® Drum Drainer 2

Tetra Pak® Drum Drainer 2

The Tetra Pak® Drum Drainer 2 is designed to ensure a gentle draining of washing- and cooling water from cottage cheese curd.

Take a deep dive into the solution details

Download our leaflets for more in-depth information about our solutions and the technologies used.

 

 

Best practice line for cottage cheese – advanced level

 

Best practice line for cottage cheese – entry level

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