The industrial cooking kettle is an essential machine for cooking and mixing food products at atmospheric pressure, widely used in the food processing industry.
The industrial cooking kettle allows you to:
- Cook and mix food products in a continuous and controlled process
- Handle different types of ingredients while preserving organoleptic properties
- Manage production with various automation levels, from semi-automatic to fully automated systems
It is a solution designed to adapt to the specific production needs of any food company.
Tomato purée
Sauces
Ragù
INOX-FER cooking kettles are designed to provide maximum production flexibility, with capacities ranging from 100 to 1000 kg.
This wide range allows perfect adaptation to different production needs, from artisan batches to large-scale industrial processing.
With INOX-FER, capacity becomes a strategic advantage, enabling scalable and sustainable growth.
Cooking Kettle 600 |
Cooking Kettle 900 |
Cooking Kettle 1100 |
Cooking Kettle 1300 |
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| Diameter (mm) | 600mm | 900mm | 1100mm | 1300mm |
| Heated volume (litres) | 80 L | 200 L | 350 L | 600 L |
| Working volume (litres) | 150 L | 300 L | 500 L | 1000 L |
| Steam consumption (kg/h) | 150 | 300 | 400 | 600 |
The kettle features a vertical configuration with indirect steam heating, ensuring uniform heat distribution and consistent cooking results.
Equipped with scraper blades, designed to:
- Prevent product burning on the bottom
- Ensure continuous mixing
- Maintain product uniformity throughout the cooking process
The INOX-FER cooking kettle is made entirely of stainless steel and includes:
- High insulation capacity
- Fast heating within desired timeframes
- Maximum corrosion resistance and long service life
Ensures stable and uniform temperatures for optimized cooking
Rock wool insulation with stainless steel cladding improves energy efficiency and reduces operating costs
Managed via next-generation PLC with touchscreen interface
Teflon scraper blades designed for maximum homogeneity and food safety
Optional tilting with horizontal or vertical agitator for easier product discharge
Reduces labor costs and ensures precise, repeatable ingredient handling
Integrated cleaning system for optimal hygiene and sanitation
Built-in weighing for accurate and consistent dosing
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What is an industrial cooking kettle?
An industrial cooking kettle is a professional food-processing machine designed for cooking, heating, and mixing products at atmospheric pressure. A stainless steel cooking kettle is ideal for preparing sauces, tomato purée, ragù, condiments, and other semi-dense food products with consistent quality.
Which products can be processed with a cooking kettle?
An industrial cooking kettle can process a wide range of food products, including:
- Tomato purée
- Sauces and condiments
- Ragù
- Semi-dense or viscous preparations
Each cooking kettle can be customized according to the product characteristics and required mixing performance.
How does the cooking kettle heating system work?
INOX-FER cooking kettles use an indirect steam heating system that guarantees uniform heat distribution, improving cooking efficiency while preserving product quality, flavor, and texture.
What if I don’t have a steam generator?
No problem. The INOX-FER cooking kettle is also available in electric or gas-heated versions, ensuring excellent cooking performance even without a steam generator.
Can the cooking kettle be customized?
Yes. Every INOX-FER cooking kettle can be configured with several optional features, including:
- Tilting system
- Touchscreen PLC control
- MOCA-certified Teflon mixer
- High-efficiency bottom
- Automated loading and unloading
- Automatic cleaning cycle
- Ingredient weighing system
This allows the cooking kettle to perfectly match specific production requirements.
What cooking kettle capacities are available?
INOX-FER cooking kettles are available in capacities from 100 to 1000 kg, making them suitable for small, medium, and large-scale food production.
How does the cooking kettle prevent product burning?
The cooking kettle is equipped with scraper blades that provide continuous mixing, preventing product buildup on the heated surfaces and reducing the risk of burning.
Is the cooking kettle compliant with food industry regulations?
Yes. All INOX-FER cooking kettles are manufactured in food-grade stainless steel and comply with current hygiene and food-processing regulations.
Can the cooking kettle process be fully automated?
Yes. The INOX-FER cooking kettle can be integrated into fully automated production lines with PLC management of:
- Cooking time
- Temperature
- Mixing speed
- Product loading and unloading
Automation improves efficiency, consistency, and production control.
Is an automatic cleaning system available for the cooking kettle?
Yes. An optional CIP (Clean-In-Place) system is available for the cooking kettle, ensuring effective cleaning, hygiene, and sanitation while reducing downtime.
How do I choose the right cooking kettle?
Choosing the right cooking kettle depends on several factors, including:
- Product type
- Required production capacity
- Desired automation level
- Available installation space
INOX-FER offers tailored technical consulting to help customers identify the most suitable cooking kettle solution for their production needs.