Bread fermentation for rye sourdough

Transform leftover bread into high-quality rye sourdough with a mobile, plug-in fermenter designed for efficient pre-dough production and economic value recovery.

The Bread Fermentation Ecoline from DIOSNA is a versatile rye sourdough fermenter designed to optimize the pre-dough production process for bakeries and food processing companies. This compact unit is mobile, ready to plug in, and available in multiple capacities (200, 300, 500, and 1000 kg) to fit the scale of your operations. It features a robust knife agitator, effectively crushing leftover bread to minimize waste and convert it into pre-dough. The system ensures consistent fermentation with its controlled process parameters and is strategically designed for hygiene and easy cleaning, reducing downtime between batches.

Equipped with a PLC control system featuring a user-friendly touch panel, the fermenter allows precise control over fermentation times and dosing quantities, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing energy consumption. The dry-running gear pump ensures reliable continuous operation, while the stainless steel construction offers durability and corrosion resistance, ideal for food industry requirements. By using DIOStart starter cultures, your fermentation process can achieve reproducibility and quality, supporting sustainable production practices. DIOSNA also provides technological coaching to help you achieve optimal pre-dough quality, ensuring your operation remains competitive in the artisanal and industrial baking markets.

Benefits

  • Minimizes waste by converting leftover bread into valuable pre-dough ingredients.
  • Enhances product consistency with precise fermentation control.
  • Reduces manual labor through user-friendly PLC-controlled operation.
  • Optimizes energy usage with efficient motor control and dosing systems.
  • Simplifies cleaning and maintenance with hygienic design and easy-access components.
Applications
Leftover bread processing,Bread,Pre-dough,Sourdough,Bakery products
End products
Whole-grain sourdough rolls,Pre-fermented dough bases,Sourdough baguettes,Artisanal rye bread,Rye sourdough loaves,Sourdough starter cultures,Recycled bread flour
Steps before
Bread collection,Pre-dough preparation
Steps after
Acidification,Sourdough maturation,Bread production
Input ingredients
rye sourdough,surplus bread,whole loaves of bread
Output ingredients
sourdough,pre-dough,acidified bread fermentation
Capacity
200 kg,300 kg,500 kg,1000 kg
Fermentation time
42 hours
Automation
PLC-controlled
Dry-running pump
BT3 gear pump (BT2 on the B200 Ecoline)
Sourdough maturing time
1 week without refrigeration
Fermentation type
Two-stage rye sourdough TA 200
Construction material
Stainless steel
Fermentation control
Easy compliance with fermentation times
Dosing quantity control
Simple and precise control
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch operation
Cleaning method
Hygiene- and cleaning-friendly design
Stainless Steel
Yes
Mobile functionality
Yes
Fermenter size
200 kg,300 kg,500 kg,1000 kg
Dosing control
Automated
Control panel
Touch panel / Push buttons (B200)
Sourdough type
Rye sourdough TA 200
Tank Capacity
200 kg,300 kg,500 kg,1000 kg
Construction Material
Stainless Steel
Agitator Type
Knife Agitator
Unit Design
Easy to Clean
Portability
Mobile
Control Type
PLC with Touch Panel or Push Buttons
Lid Material
Stainless Steel Worktop (on B200)
Discharge Pump
BT3 Gear Pump (BT2 on B200)
Dispensing Hose
180° Return Bend
Stage Capacity
First Stage 70 litres
Control panel type
PLC control with touch panel or push buttons (B200 Ecoline only)
Integration possibilities
Mobile and ready to plug in
Fermenter capacity
200 kg,300 kg,500 kg,1000 kg
Market info
Diosna is known for its expertise in manufacturing industrial dough mixing machines and systems, primarily for the bakery and food industries, showcasing a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliable engineered-to-order mixing solutions.