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CURD MAKING

This is the process whereby enzymes are added to milk, separating it into curds and whey.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Curd making equipment for almost every type of cheese

Curd making is at the heart of cheese production. It is where the final composition of your cheese – its moisture, pH, and physical characteristics - is determined.

Tetra Pak has the world’s largest installed base of curd making vats and the most varied product-portfolio. It ranges from Double O type vats, through single shaft horizontal vats up to Double Shaft horizontal vats. We have reference installations for almost every type of cheese, from low volume artisanal cheeses to large-scale, industrial products. Moreover, our advanced control system adds flexibility, making it possible to produce lots of different kinds of cheeses.

Our proven equipment portfolio is backed up with expertise and long experience in curd making. Our processing specialists work with you to adjust your recipes for best results. Together, we can make your products even more delicious, and your business even more profitable.

Curd making equipment

Tetra Pak Cheese Vat OST CH5

Tetra Pak® Cheese Vat OST CH5

Tetra Pak® Cheese Vat OST CH5 is a horizontal vat for curd production of cheddar/mozzarella cheese types.

​​​​​​​​​Tetra Pak Cheese Vat OST CH6​

​​​​​​​​​Tetra Pak® Cheese Vat OST CH6​

​​​​​​​​​Tetra Pak® Cheese Vat OST CH6​ is a horizontal vat for the production of curd especially for Cheddar, Pasta Filata and similar types of cheese.

Tetra Pak Cheese Vat OO

Tetra Pak® Cheese Vat OO

Tetra Pak® Cheese Vat OO is specifically designed for the production of high quality cheese curd and whey.

Tetra Pak Cottage Cheese Vat E3​

Tetra Pak® Cottage Cheese Vat E3​

The Tetra Pak® Cottage Cheese Vat E3​ is a horizontal tank designed for cottage cheese curd manufacture, including cutting, stirring and heating.

Tetra Pak Cheese Vat HCV​

Tetra Pak® Cheese Vat HCV​

An integral piece in a line of state-of-the-art cheese-making equipment that will help your plant achieve the quality standard of cheese and the profits you demand.

Tetra Pak Cottage Cheese Vat H2

Tetra Pak® Cottage Cheese Vat H2

Tetra Pak® Cottage Cheese Vat H2 is a totally enclosed, fully automated, completely CIP-able cottage cheese vat built to USDA standards.

​​​​Tetra Pak Cheese Vat Yieldmaster 2​

​​​​Tetra Pak® Cheese Vat Yieldmaster 2​

An innovative new cheese vat delivering superior quality and economic performance with long lasting mechanical integrity and durability.

We can help you with your cheese production and curd making

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About Tetra Pak

Together with our customers we make food safe and available, everywhere. Since the start in 1951 we have taken pride in providing the best possible processing and packaging solutions for food.

Tetra Pak is one of three companies in the Tetra Laval Group – a private group that started in Sweden. The other two companies are DeLaval and Sidel. Tetra Laval is headquartered in Switzerland.