Each process of Rice Cooking facility SILK
Rice delivery process
Rice washing process
Soaking process
Seasoning process
Rice-cooking process
Steaming process
Inversion process
Cleaning process
Rice delivery process
The wide hopper, which requires no pit and can be placed directly on the floor, holds the rice. Passing it through a gravity-flow separator removes foreign matter such as bran pellets and broken rice. The rice storage tank has a standard capacity of 2 tons, and multiple units can be installed as needed. Furthermore, air conveyance transports the rice to the rice washer without damaging it. Since no residual rice remains, this reduces time loss during lot changes and improves the equipment's maintainability.
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Rice washing process
The rice washer employs Satake's proprietary rinse-free rice production technology, enabling significant water savings compared to conventional models. By efficiently washing rice at a constant water temperature in a short time, it achieves a high post-washing yield of over 98.7%, suppresses broken rice occurrence after soaking, and reduces raw rice loss.
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Soaking process
A dedicated container is used for soaking. For the first time in commercial rice cooking lines, the space above the conveyor is effectively utilized to circulate the dedicated container for soaking. Compared to soaking in the cooking pot, this reduces the required area by approximately 40%, achieving a space-saving design. Once soaking is complete, the container is inverted to drain the water, and the rice is then transferred to the cooking pot where cooking water is supplied.
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Seasoning process
The “Seasoning Tank Unit” for adding seasonings supports up to five types as standard using a weight measurement system. This specification offers high adaptability for multi-variety cooking. Seasonings are pumped to the supply device and fed into the pot via a subtraction-type load cell weighing system. Two stirring paddles mix and distribute the seasonings evenly. The rounded pot shape minimizes uneven mixing, contributing to high-quality commercial rice cooking.
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Rice-cooking process
The “Pressurized Single-Pot Cooking System” allows individual cooking settings per unit, flexibly accommodating small batches and diverse varieties. Cooking at 1.2 atm and 106°C produces perfectly even, glossy, and firm “fluffy rice” with no unevenness. Pressurization delivers stronger heat, slowing flavor degradation and maintaining deliciousness longer. During cooking, four points between the lid and inner pot are sealed. This maintains uniform high temperatures inside the pot, minimizing quality variation. Furthermore, steam is centrally vented through piping. This keeps the entire cooking line consistently dry and clean.
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Steaming process
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to the lower section for the steaming process. The steaming chamber is automatically controlled to maintain an optimal stable temperature of around 60°C using electric hot air, tailored to the rice cooking operation, ensuring ideal conditions for commercial rice cooking lines.
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Inversion process
Loosen the cooked rice to remove excess water. The direction of rotation and conveyor speed of the smoothing blade are controlled automatically and can be changed. After inverting, weigh the tray and then pile it up.
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Cleaning process
After cooking rice, the pot and lid are cleaned using return water*. A high-pressure pump ensures thorough cleaning without residue, providing excellent hygiene management for commercial equipment. This is followed by a rinse with fresh water and a blow-off process to complete cleaning.
*Water used in the primary wash is reused for the secondary wash. Using fresh water for the final rinse ensures cleanliness while minimizing wastewater.
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