Kitchen Dry Seasoning

Kitchen Dry Seasoning

KMG Kitchen dry seasoning systems are designed to surpass process throughput and seasoning application requirements and tailored to your factory layout. Typically one to three drums are fed by proportioning systems from the main process.

Focusing on safety and hygienic design principles, there are many options available; including split base product proportioning, from one process to multiple flavour loops, wet and dry seasoning application (or a combination of both); plus, bulk handling of powdered seasonings.

The KMG kitchen dry seasoning system uses combinations of equipment from our industry leading portfolio, the base product is seasoned at ground level and elevated to our distribution system for gentle transfer to packing.

Features

  • Ranges from 150kg/hr. to 3,000kg/hr. across various drum and system sizes.
  • Automatic adjustment of proportioning system, feeds respective drum based on distribution lane capacity (KMG distribution only)
  • Base product in-flight weight measurement, using KMG’s patented Flow Weigher, combined with Volumetric or Gravimetric (Loss-in-weight) seasoning application.
  • Seasoning Flavour application to include wet, dry or combination of both.
  • Choice of Siemens or Allen Bradley controls, with the option of system integration including Wonderware and SCADA.
  • Suitable for fried, baked, extruded, popped or pellet type snacks.
  • Low Energy/Low Maintenance/Low Running Costs!

Kitchen Dry Seasoning Machines

FlowWeigher™

FlowWeigher™

The KMG FlowWeigher™, a vibratory flow rate measuring system, is engineered to address precision and accuracy to ensure product quality and optimise manufacturing processes with ground-breaking technology. It stands out as the only system that integrates a load cell directly beneath the vibratory tray that holds the product. This patented innovation enables the real-time measurement of the flow rate of even very light materials with exceptional accuracy.
Powder Dosing Unit

Powder Dosing Unit

Our Patented Powder Dosing Unit comes with all the features that you would expect from KMG. Its designed to be robust, reliable, easy to use and hygienic. Suitable for a wide range of seasonings, the KMG Powder Dosing Unit is designed with customer product, process and expectations in mind. It works seamlessly with our Loss in Weight, patented FlowWeigher and Vacuum Lift system to form the backbone of our world class seasoning system.
Flavour Feed Vibratory Conveyor

Flavour Feed Vibratory Conveyor

The Flavour Feed Vibratory Conveyor, also known as the scarf feeder, is an extremely important component in the realm of snack food production. This unassuming yet indispensable machine plays a critical role in conveying seasoning or salt powder into the flavour drum, ensuring consistent and precise flavour application. This machine efficiently contributes to the production of perfectly seasoned snacks and it’s exactly what you need to make your snacks taste perfect.
Flavour Drum

Flavour Drum

Flavour- one crucial aspect of the complex world of snack food production. It’s no secret that the seasoning process is key to creating products that tantalise taste buds. From potato chips to extruded snacks and tortilla chips, the KMG seasoning flavour drums are engineered with a singular focus: to elevate product quality and consistency through precise seasoning.
Flavour Vacuum Lift (VLS)

Flavour Vacuum Lift (VLS)

In the world of snack food manufacturing, precision isn’t just an option; it’s an absolute necessity. One vital yet often missed component that ensures this precision is the Flavour Vacuum Lift (VLS) by KMG. This remarkable piece of machinery is designed to convey batches of powders efficiently and hygienically within ducting, making it a cornerstone of snack food production.
Air Filtration Unit (AFU)

Air Filtration Unit (AFU)

An often underestimated yet crucial component that plays a significant role in maintaining product quality and ensuring the well-being of employees is the Air Filtration Unit (AFU). Specifically engineered by KMG, the Air Filtration Unit (AFU) represents an indispensable dust containment system meticulously designed to operate seamlessly alongside a seasoning fill hopper or the KMG Vacuum Lift System (VLS) to ensure precision and hygiene.
Smart Seasoning Validation

Smart Seasoning Validation

In the food manufacturing industry, ensuring the safety and quality of products is paramount, especially when it comes to allergen risks. Smart seasoning validation is a cutting-edge solution designed to make it easy for operators to load the correct seasoning and prevent operators from inadvertently filling a seasoning hopper with the wrong seasoning, thereby minimising the potential for allergen cross-contamination. KMG designed these features of smart seasoning validation, and fully recognise its crucial role in maintaining allergen control and safeguarding product integrity.
We design and prebuild in our UK facility

Manufacture, Assembly & Testing

Our custom-built, 10,000m2 modern production facility enables us to build your distribution and seasoning systems to the highest standards.

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Every KMG system is designed, manufactured, assembled and tested by us before dispatch and delivery to customers. We have a team of highly skilled fabricators, welders and fitters who take pride in the quality of their work.

We have a commitment of care to our workforce that ensures optimal health and safety practices and we embrace modern, efficient, and safe manufacturing methods.

Project engineers work closely with the production staff to ensure that your machines are built to the highest standards, within your agreed time-frame.

Depending on your requirements, pre-delivery inspections (PDI), software acceptance tests (SAT) and factory acceptance tests (FAT) can all be incorporated into the project timeline.

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FAQs about Kitchen Dry Seasoning

What is a Kitchen Dry Seasoning system?
A Kitchen Dry Seasoning system is a setup where base product is seasoned at ground level (in a “kitchen” area), and typically one to three flavour drums are fed via proportioning systems from the main process.
What throughput ranges can the system handle?
KMG’s Kitchen Dry Seasoning systems are available in sizes ranging from 150 kg/hr up to 3,000 kg/hr to suit different production demands.
How does the system manage proportional feeding of multiple drums?
The system automatically adjusts proportioning feeds, assigning the appropriate amount of base product to each flavour drum based on the capacity of each distribution lane.
Which seasoning methods are supported?
It supports dry seasoning, oil + dry seasoning, or slurry, with options for bulk handling of powdered seasonings.
Which product types are compatible with this seasoning system?
It is suitable for fried, baked, extruded, popped or pellet‑type snacks as well as petfood and cereals.

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