There is a popular saying when it comes to pizza: sauce is boss. If the sauce-to-topping ratio is off, it compromises the integrity of the entire pie. Pizza sauce dispensing by hand is an art, but a time-consuming one that certainly does not do any favors for companies trying to produce more than 20 pizzas a minute. Quantum Technical Services’ sauce automated sauce dispensing systems have boiled pizza sauce dispensing down to a science. Our expansive line of sauce dispensers takes the guesswork out of the process, creating reliably balanced pizzas your customers can depend on.
In this article, we will first discuss the importance of automating your sauce dispensing systems before exploring how Quantum’s sauce applicators create perfectly balanced pizzas, optimize the pizza sauce dispensing process, improve quality control, and make your operation more efficient.
The Importance of Automated Sauce Dispensers
The sauce is one of the first things people think of when they hear the word “pizza.” It contributes to the overall flavor and texture, adds much-needed moisture, and acts as a barrier between the dry toppings and the crust. Creating a consistent layer of sauce with a clean, clear ring of crust is no easy feat to perform by hand, but automated sauce dispensing machines like Quantum’s can do so to the tune of 80 pies per minute. Our machines can be calibrated to spread the exact amount of sauce your recipe requires, so you will never have to worry about over-dispensing, which can lead to soggy crusts and costly food waste. Be it pizza sauce, ranch dressing, cheese sauce, or barbecue sauce, our machines get it right every time.
Potential Sauce Snafus
There are several potential obstacles when it comes to perfect pizza sauce dispensing. Some of the most common challenges to making a balanced pie include:
- Sauce Consistency: Different sauces vary in texture and thickness, which can make it difficult to achieve an even layer. For example, tomato-based sauces are often thicker than barbecue sauces or white sauces, which have different flow and spread rates.
- Production Speeds: High-volume pizza manufacturers operate at a high volume. Their sauce dispensing systems must be able to handle rapid production without sacrificing accuracy or quality.
- Customization: Frozen pizza suppliers often offer a variety of pizza sizes, crust styles, and topping combinations. The pizza sauce dispensing system must be adaptable to various recipes to ensure that each pie receives the right amount of sauce.
- Waste Reduction: An inefficient dispensing system can lead to excess sauce, which creates waste. Using too much sauce not only makes for a soggy pizza but can significantly increase operating costs.
- Consistency: In larger pizza production facilities, it is essential for each pizza to have the exact same sauce coverage, regardless of who is operating the equipment, shift changes, or changes in supply and demand.
Quantum’s Sauce Applicator Equipment
To optimize your pizza sauce dispensing, Quantum offers eight different models of sauce applicators. Our models feature a targeted sauce applicator deposit system or a waterfall applicator system. The targeted models offer the most precise sauce application, leaving a spotless ring of sauce-free crust on every pie. Our waterfall models are for companies looking to dress as many pizzas as possible per minute. Any excess product is collected by the machine and reused on subsequent pizzas. Our QTSA series not only spreads sauce on pizzas but can also deposit sauce on panini, French bread products, and sandwiches. If you’re looking for a compact model to add to an existing production line, the QTMC series is a single-lane machine that is easy to clean, washdown capable, and great for wholesale companies and test kitchens alike. We also make larger, multilane machines capable of pumping out up to 100 12-inch pizzas per minute. Everything Quantum makes is designed, manufactured, and tested in-house. We train all of the users of our equipment on how best to use it and offer preventative maintenance. If your machine needs a repair, we have a convenient in-house shop.
Benefits of Automated Sauce Dispensers
Manual labor can be costly and lead to inconsistent products for companies looking to make more than 20 pizzas per minute. Upgrading from manual sauce spreading to automated pizza sauce dispensing systems provides many advantages, which include:
Precision and Consistency
Automated dispensers use advanced sensors and applicating heads to ensure uniform sauce distribution across each individual pizza. This guarantees consistent taste and texture, which establishes reliability in your brand.
Improved Efficiency
Automated sauce dispensers significantly increase production speed, helping businesses meet increasingly high demand without sacrificing quality. This helps streamline operations and optimize pizza sauce applications. At Quantum, our machines are capable of holding 40 gallons of sauce at a time and making up to 100 pizzas per minute.
Cost Savings
By precisely measuring and dispensing the right amount of sauce, automated systems reduce the waste of expensive ingredients. Companies can also save money on wages, training, and human error costs that manual labor requires.
Customizable Options
Quantum’s sauce dispensers can be fully calibrated and adjusted for various pizza sizes, recipes, crust styles, and sauce variables. This offers one’s customer base both variety and reliability of quality.
Hygiene and Food Safety
Any human contact with food comes with the inherent risk of contamination, which can waste products and money. Automated sauce dispensers reduce the amount of human contact each pizza has and increase the likelihood of meeting food safety regulations.
Upgrade to Automation with Quantum Technical Services
Optimizing sauce dispensing systems is essential for producing perfectly balanced pizzas while maximizing efficiency. By upgrading to the state-of-the-art automated machines offered by Quantum, pizza manufacturers can increase versatility, cut costs, save on food waste, and increase production to meet the ever-increasing demand for frozen pizza. Contact one of our expert team members today to discuss how our line of pizza sauce dispensing machines can help streamline your production and solidify your brand in the competitive frozen pizza market.