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Convenience food depositing solutions

Liquid food depositing for convenience products

  • FoodJet supports convenience producers by depositing liquid foodstuffs — spreads, fats, sauces, dressings, and fillings with inclusions (within process limits) — with repeatable portion control.

  • Typical formats include sandwiches and wraps, tray-based meals, and selected snack concepts (depending on product properties and line setup).

  • The result: consistent portioning and presentation, less giveaway, and stable performance at industrial line speeds (application-dependent).

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FoodJet supports convenience food producers by depositing liquid foodstuffs—such as sauces, spreads and dressings—on or into products like sandwiches, wraps and tray meals. The goal is repeatable portion control and consistent presentation to reduce giveaway and improve product uniformity. Feasibility depends on product properties (viscosity, temperature and inclusions) and the required deposition pattern and line conditions.

At a glance: where FoodJet fits in convenience production

  • Use case: depositing liquid foodstuffs on or into convenience products (spreads, fats, sauces, dressings, and fillings with inclusions within process limits).

  • Typical tasks: surface coating, stripes/patterns, pocket filling, and tray/compartment filling.

  • What you gain: repeatable portion control, consistent presentation, and reduced giveaway.

  • Not a fit: full solid topping application is typically handled with different technology; inclusions are assessed case-by-case.

Choose your application route

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Below are three common routes. They are examples — FoodJet is used for many other convenience food applications involving liquid foodstuffs. Pick a route to see examples and the recommended next step.

Butter on sandwiches

Even butter layers for a smooth texture and great taste

Meatsauce in ready meal trays

Consistent portioning into trays or compartments where clean cut-off and repeatability matter.

Tigerpaste on bread

Repeatable patterns and stable deposition for uniform product appearance.

MDLVW300

Mobile Depositor Large with Vision and integrated Warm supply unit – 300 mm range for precise decoration, pocket and surface filling

MDMV300

Mobile Depositor Medium with Vision – precision surface filling up to 300 mm

MDSUC3

Mobile Depositor with Supply Unit Cold – triple-head system for surface filling

What we deposit in convenience lines

FoodJet solutions are designed for depositing liquid foodstuffs — homogeneous or with inclusions within process limits. For solid toppings, a different technology is typically required.

Typical products include:

  • Spreads & fats: butter, margarine, mayonnaise-based spreads

  • Sauces & dressings: sauces, dressings, marinades

  • Filled products: sauces or fillings with inclusions (within process limits)

Not sure if your product fits? If you work with liquid foodstuffs (homogeneous or with inclusions within process limits), we can usually provide quick advice based on product properties and your line setup.

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Quick fit check for your application

Product properties

  • What is the product type (spread / sauce / filling), and viscosity range?

  • Homogeneous or with inclusions (particle size and %)?

  • Temperature requirements (cold / warm / controlled)?

Deposition task

  • Surface coating, stripes/patterns, pocket filling, or tray/compartment filling?

  • Target portion (weight/volume) and allowed tolerance (if defined)?

Line conditions

  • Line speed / throughput target

  • Product variation: size/shape/position consistency on the belt

  • Hygiene & cleaning approach (CIP/SIP expectations, allergen changeovers)

How we determine the right set-up

  • Product properties define pumping and dosing approach (viscosity, temperature, inclusions within process limits).

  • The deposition task defines the nozzle and pattern solution (coating, stripes/patterns, pocket filling, tray filling).

  • Line variation determines whether vision support and recipe control add value (position tolerance, product size/shape variation).

  • Hygiene requirements influence the design of the feeding and cleaning concept (changeovers, allergens, CIP expectations).

Why FoodJet for convenience production

Convenience production often demands high throughput, consistent presentation, and frequent SKU changes — this is where repeatable depositing adds value.

  • Portion control: consistent weights and patterns to reduce giveaway (application-dependent)

  • Reliable presentation: repeatable deposition improves product appearance and uniformity

  • Fast changeovers: support for product variations and frequent SKU switches

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Next step: discuss your product

  • What do you want to deposit (material type, viscosity range, and temperature window)?

  • Homogeneous or with inclusions (particle size and %)?

  • What task and pattern do you need (fill, top, decorate, coat, targeted)?

  • Belt width and line speed target

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FAQ

Can you handle products with inclusions?

In many cases, yes. Feasibility depends on particle size, concentration, viscosity and the required dosing pattern.

Do you support temperature-controlled products (e.g., chocolate/coatings)?

Yes. Temperature-controlled depositing can be supported, depending on the product and required process window. The feasibility depends on your target temperature range, viscosity stability, and how the material behaves during holding and pumping. In practice, we assess whether temperature control is needed at the hopper, pump, and/or nozzle level to achieve stable depositing and consistent results.

Is this suitable for high-throughput lines?

It can be, depending on product properties, pattern complexity and line conditions. We assess feasibility based on your targets.

How do you assess feasibility for a new product / material?

We typically assess feasibility in three steps:

  1. Spoon-test video
    You share a short video of stirring the material and letting it flow off a spoon. This helps us screen flow behaviour and potential risks.

  2. Small sample (approx. 5 kg / 5 L)
    If the spoon test looks promising, you send a small quantity for a first evaluation of pumpability and depositing behaviour.

  3. Larger batch (application trial)
    If successful, you send a larger quantity so we can validate the application under realistic conditions and confirm the most suitable set-up for your line.

What information do you need for a quick fit check?

To quickly assess fit, we typically need:

  • Product type and behaviour: cream/filling/chocolate/glaze, viscosity range, and temperature requirements

  • Inclusions: yes/no, particle type, particle size range, and approximate percentage

  • Deposition task: filling vs decoration vs coating, target portion (g/ml), and pattern complexity

  • Line conditions: speed/throughput target, product spacing, and positioning consistency

  • Hygiene requirements: cleaning concept, allergen changeover expectations