Frozen Dessert Industry & Machine Articles — Heat Treatment

What is a Heat Treatment? Heat treatment is a feature added to a soft-serve or milkshake machine  to reduce the frequency of thorough cleaning through heating the mix hopper to  66°C (151°F) few days, typically in the middle of the night (based on the machine's settings). This process destroys microorganisms, ensuring the hygiene and safety of the products served. Unlike a regular soft serve machine that requires complete disassembly and cleaning by hand every 3-5 days, a machine with heat treatment allows you to stretch those cleanings to 14 - 28 days before needing to disassemble and deep clean. These machines are equipped with...