As a common condiment, hot sauce is widely loved by consumers. Filling is an important part in the production process of hot sauce. The quality of the filling process directly affects the safety of the product and consumer satisfaction. The following introduces the main steps of hot sauce bottling process.
1. Bottle washing
Before starting the filling process, it is important to ensure that the bottles used are clean and sanitary. The bottle washing process usually consists of the following steps:
Cleaning: The bottles are thoroughly cleaned by running water or spraying devices to remove any dirt from the bottles.
Drying: The inside of the bottles are thoroughly dried by hot air or natural drying to avoid moisture residue affecting the quality of the hot sauce.
2. Bottling
The washed and dried bottles are ready for filling. The filling process requires a high degree of hygiene control and precision:
Equipment preparation:
Filling equipment needs to be sterilized before use and all food contact parts need to be ensured to meet food safety standards.
Dosing: Modern filling equipment usually has precise dosing capabilities to evenly fill each bottle according to a preset volume, ensuring that the weight of each bottle is consistent.
Aseptic operation: During the filling process, it is important to minimize exposure to air and operate using an aseptic environment to prevent secondary contamination.
3. Capping
After the filling is completed, the capping operation needs to be carried out immediately to ensure the sealing of the hot sauce and prevent the entry of external contaminants:
Capping machine: Equipped with an automatic capping machine, this equipment is able to tighten the caps with high speed and precision.
Seal check: After capping, a seal check is required to ensure that each bottle's cap is tightly screwed on and there is no risk of leakage.
4. Labeling
Labeling is the last step of the filling process, by labeling you can provide product information and increase brand recognition:
Labeling machine: bottles enter the automatic labeling machine through the conveyor belt, and the labeling machine accurately affixes the labels on the bottles according to the preset position and angle.
Labeling content: The label usually includes the product name, ingredient list, production date, shelf life, manufacturer information, etc., to ensure that consumers have access to the necessary product information.
Checking the fit: After the labeling is completed, the fit of the labels needs to be checked to ensure that each label is flat and firm, with no air bubbles or wrinkles.
5. Packaging and storage
After completing all the above steps, the hot sauce bottles will be centrally packaged and put into storage area waiting to be shipped out of the factory:
Packaging: Depending on different sales requirements, the bottles may be packed into different sizes of boxes or crates for easy transportation and sales.
Storage conditions: Hot sauce should be stored in a cool, dry and ventilated place, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperature environments in order to maintain its flavor and quality.
By strictly controlling every step of the process, we ensure the safety and quality stability of the hot sauce during the filling process, thus providing consumers with safe and tasty products.