Bühler, the Swiss technology leader, has launched CompactMix, an integrated mixing and grinding system designed to address the persistent volatility in the cocoa market and the growing shift towards non-traditional formulations by manufacturers. This innovative system offers confectionery producers the flexibility, quality consistency, and energy efficiency necessary to drive innovation within the chocolate and compound mass sector.
CompactMix is engineered to support manufacturers transitioning to chocolate alternatives and diverse compound recipes, ensuring the integrity of product quality despite ingredient reformulation. The system enables efficient production of a wide range of confectionery masses, including soft praline centres, thermal-stable coatings suitable for warm climates, snack bar components, and premium spreads.
Addressing critical industry drivers, CompactMix meets the need for diverse formulations to manage raw material costs and caters to the rising demand for on-the-go products requiring varied fillings and coatings. The system’s core comprises the high-speed, uniform ShearMix mixing unit combined with the precision Aurora ball mill, ensuring uniform textures with particle sizes consistently below 20 microns for a premium mouthfeel.
CompactMix accommodates everything from low-fat to high-fat recipes, offering full flexibility for producers using traditional cocoa mass, cocoa butter alternatives, and other compound fats. Notably, it consumes up to 30% less energy than conventional systems, enhancing sustainability.
Skeljzen Nesimi, head of product management chocolate & coffee at Bühler, highlighted the system’s formulation focus: “CompactMix gives manufacturers the freedom to craft premium chocolate spreads, fillings, and coatings with exceptional quality and consistency. Its flexible design supports a wide range of ingredients, encouraging creativity and innovation in developing modern confectionery masses while managing material costs.”
For more information, refer to Bühler’s official product page here.
