While batch mixing has long been a standard in Paris bakeries, increased competition and consumer demand have led many to adopt continuous mixing systems to enhance operational control, efficiency, and scalability. Exact Mixing, a leading supplier of industrial bakery equipment, offers innovative continuous mixing systems that complement existing production lines and address the operational challenges faced by large bakeries in France.
Batch vs. Continuous Mixing in High-Volume Production
Dough Consistency
Batch mixing can introduce variation between runs due to differences in ingredient loading, mixing time, and restarts. As production volumes increase, these differences become more noticeable. Continuous mixing operates under steady conditions, with ingredients metered in real time to help maintain consistent dough properties over long production runs.
Downtime Risk
In batch systems, large volumes of dough may already be in process when disruptions occur, increasing the likelihood of rework or disposal. Continuous mixing limits the amount of dough in process at any given time, reducing product exposure and simplifying restarts.
Equipment Performance
Batch mixers experience frequent start-stop cycles and higher torque loads, which can accelerate wear over time. Continuous mixers run at steady speeds and loads, reducing mechanical stress and supporting more predictable maintenance in high-throughput operations.
Production Flow and Throughput
Batch mixing creates natural pauses for changeovers, which can disrupt line flow and limit throughput. Continuous mixing provides a constant dough supply that aligns well with automated production lines, supporting stable output and consistent line speeds.
Material Control and Efficiency
Adjustments in batch systems often require stopping production or scrapping whole batches. Continuous mixing enables incremental, real-time adjustments during production, reducing waste and maintaining tighter control.
Scalability and Energy Use
Batch mixing becomes less efficient as volumes increase due to repeated high-load startups and added equipment. Continuous mixing operates under steady-state conditions, typically consumes less energy per unit of dough, and scales more efficiently for industrial production.
Continuous Mixers for France’s Favorite Baked Goods
Exact Mixing supports diverse bakery production with five continuous mixer models. Each mixer is engineered to handle different dough characteristics and processing goals rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Gentle Dough Development
The EX Continuous Mixer expertly handles traditional wheat-based doughs, like bread and rolls, that require controlled kneading and low mechanical stress.
High-Absorption Applications
The HDX Continuous Mixer features a two-stage design to produce high-absorption, well-developed dough at low temperatures, making it ideal for high-volume bread and bun production.
Versatile Mixing Across Product Lines
The MX Continuous Mixer provides higher-energy mixing for cookies, biscuits, snacks, batters, icings, and pastes. Its flexibility supports bakeries with a range of product types and those managing creme-up and pre-blend processes.
Low-Moisture and Powder-Heavy Formulations
The FX Continuous Mixer uses liquid atomization to distribute small amounts of liquid into large volumes of dry material, making it ideal for hygroscopic powders and low-moisture mixes.
Multi-Stage Cookie Processes
The LDX Continuous Mixer supports multi-stage mixing where minor ingredients and part of the flour are blended first, followed by final flour addition, a common approach for structured cookies and biscuits.
Paris’s Trusted Bakery Equipment Partner
For industrial bakeries in Paris, the right equipment supplier understands how production actually runs day-to-day. Exact Mixing works with bakeries across France that want greater operational control, fewer disruptions, and a production process that can scale without constant workarounds.
To learn more about continuous mixing solutions for your bakery, contact Exact Mixing online or speak with European Sales Manager Joe Pocevicius at +31-615-510-789.
