Understanding how this factor affects is essential to ensure that your customers receive an optimal finished product in the best condition.
Both cold and heat can significantly influence various factors of the soluble milk in your vending machines, such as:
- The dissolution:
The temperature of the water used to prepare soluble milk directly influences the dissolution of the powder. That’s why it’s crucial to use water at the right temperature to ensure that the powder is completely dissolved and mixed properly. TIP: Configure the machine so that the product service circuit is water-product-water.
- Texture and creaminess:
Temperature also affects the texture and creaminess of soluble milk. Water that is too hot during preparation can negatively affect the texture and taste, and water that is too cold may not properly dissolve the powder, affecting the consistency and quality of the final product.
- The taste
The right temperature ensures that soluble milk maintains the authentic taste of milk. Soluble milk stored correctly and prepared at the right temperature will maintain the best quality and therefore the best taste.
- Organoleptic properties:
Excess heat during storage of soluble milk can alter its organoleptic properties and reduce its shelf life. Therefore, it is important to store soluble milk for vending in a cool, dry place until it is time to dispense. Since a high temperature can cause rancidity of the product.
What temperatures are suitable for soluble milk for vending?
If we talk about storage, to maintain the freshness and quality of soluble milk, it is important to store it in a cool and dry environment. High temperatures can negatively affect product quality, causing clumping or changes in texture and flavor. Our recommendation is that you do not store soluble milk for your vending machines in environments with high humidity or at temperatures above 25ºC. On the other hand, the most suitable temperature for water in the preparation of soluble milk in vending machines is generally between 70°C and 80°C. This temperature is ideal for completely dissolving the milk powder and ensuring that the resulting beverage has the right texture, optimal taste, and desired creaminess.
