Spices
Discover new worlds
Delicacies from Provence, tempting curry blends, or mysterious flavors from the Orient – with its innovative plant technology, Zeppelin Systems preserves every aroma.
Perfect solutions for popular kitchen appliances
The fascination continues well into adulthood: When sherbet powder comes into contact with water, it begins to fizz and bubble intensely within just a minute. This reaction is triggered by sodium bicarbonate and citric acid. Today, however, the world of beverage powders has become much more colorful, offering a true explosion of flavors. This is thanks to the use of flavorings, fruit powders, colorants, as well as vitamins, minerals, and more. To prevent clumping later on, all ingredients must remain completely dry during processing. This is the only way to avoid condensation and resulting lump formation. Zeppelin Systems shows how it’s done!
Application Areas
Ready-Made Products (Soups / Sauces)
Shelf Life Extension
Meat And Sausage Products (Meat)
Flavors And Extracts
Portioned Premixes
Customized Spice Blends
Optimally equipped with Zeppelin
Mastering the challenges of spice production
The quality of spices depends heavily on harvesting conditions and storage, as ingredients like pepper or turmeric are sensitive and prone to contamination. Processing requires precise control during drying and grinding to preserve their aromas – the same applies to packaging. Hygiene measures are especially critical, as spices are exposed to microbiological risks, making regular testing and quality control essential. This is the only way to ensure lasting freshness and flavor.
Sustainable spices on trend
Demand for natural, organic, and fair-trade spices is steadily increasing. Manufacturers must adapt their production to meet these evolving consumer trends.
Conserving resources and reducing waste
Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role. Companies are placing greater emphasis on the origin of raw materials and the responsible use of resources.
Keeping an eye on competition and costs
Fluctuating raw material prices and intense competition are increasing economic pressure. Companies must closely monitor their production costs.
Successful production through balance
Quality, innovation, and efficiency are key to successful production. Zeppelin Systems supports companies in achieving these goals.
Process steps with potential
Efficient solutions powered by Zeppelin technologies and expertise
A detailed process with tremendous potential – and opportunities you can unlock with precision. Zeppelin Systems supports you not only with innovative technology components, but also with comprehensive process expertise gained from countless successfully implemented plants around the world.
Raw material intake
Perfect raw material intake
Right from raw material delivery, we ensure maximum safety by integrating solutions such as feed hoppers, jet vent filters, and fans. This guarantees a dust-free, gentle, and contamination-free transfer of raw materials into the process—regardless of packaging type or product.
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Storage
Thought-out storage concepts
We develop customized solutions that take into account cooling, insulation, explosion protection, hygienic design, and optimized cleaning options—ensuring cost-effective and gentle storage of all raw materials.
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Discharge
Intelligent discharge modules
We offer customized discharge solutions such as big bag stations, sack tipping units, or fluidized beds with air loosening to ensure a consistent material flow and precise dosing. Our process experts work closely with you to identify the optimal solution tailored to your specific requirements.
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Conveying
Product-specific conveying
Benefit from our customized conveying systems designed specifically for sensitive raw materials. With technologies such as Lean-Tec, Dense-Tec, and Twin-Tec, products are transported gently and efficiently, while energy costs are optimized. The Dense-Tec process, in particular, offers excellent protection for fragile and break-sensitive materials.
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Sieving
Safety sieves for secure product quality
With our screening solutions such as rotary sieve machines and magnetic separators, we ensure the reliable removal of foreign particles from incoming materials. Whether used as pre-sieves, post-sieves, or inline screening units, our systems provide ideal starting conditions for smooth processes and consistently high product quality.
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Weighing & Dosing
Maximum precision in weighing and dosing
Our customized solutions for dosing and weighing range from manual systems to fully automated high-performance installations such as MicDos, MinDos, and MacDos. With advanced technologies like dosing and conveying screws or KOKEISL technology, even sensitive products are handled gently and precisely.
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Mixing
Tailored blends
The mixing process for spice blends begins with the careful selection and preparation of ingredients such as pepper, mustard seeds, or coriander. These are evenly combined in mixing containers to ensure optimal flavor distribution. Precise dosing ensures the desired taste and the correct intensity.
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Experience and expertise
Decades of experience in plant engineering for the food industry result in economical, resource-efficient, and highly effective solutions for our customers—whether for a new installation or the modernization of an existing brownfield facility.
Industrial-scale testing
The Food Technology Center is equipped with test facilities for dosing, conveying, weighing, sieving, and mixing of formulations. On-site trials and tests enable system optimization and provide a reliable basis for designing efficient plant solutions.
Tailored solutions
All systems are precisely tailored to the specific requirements of your processes and materials.
Innovative technologies
Cutting-edge technologies for maximum energy and process efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in the processing of high-quality bulk materials.
Global delivery and support
A global presence ensures a comprehensive worldwide service and maintenance network.
High efficiency and cost savings
Optimized processes and automated workflows reduce operating costs and boost productivity.
Top quality standards
Use of premium materials and technologies that ensure long-term reliability and low maintenance costs.
Sustainability focus
Systems designed to reduce energy consumption and emissions actively support your environmental and sustainability goals.
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Zeppelin Technical Center
Industrial-scale testing
Testing is good; testing at a 1:1 scale under real-world conditions is even better. To support this, we have established optimal facilities at our Friedrichshafen technical center: based on your recipe and desired throughput, we identify the plant technology tailored to your needs—and test the complete system for you in live operation.
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Automation
Automation with foresight
Above all, your plant must do one thing: run and deliver. That’s why we provide you with reliable, professional service. Rely on our global service network for expert consultation and extremely fast spare-parts supply to minimize downtime. When needed, we’re also at your side digitally—from virtual troubleshooting to online-supported commissioning.
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Service
Service without compromise
In the 21st century, optimization often means automation. We ensure that your automation project is a complete success in terms of both efficiency and cost-effectiveness. To achieve this, we rely on cutting-edge control systems whose open architectures prepare you for the challenges of tomorrow—and beyond.
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