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This section provides an overview for dough proofer as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 dough proofer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked dough proofer companies as of December, 2024: 1.Reading Bakery Systems, 2.Guangdong Henglian Food Machinery Co., Lid., 3.SALVA INDUSTRIAL S.L.U..
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A Dough Proofer is a fermentation chamber or proofing device used in bread making. Historically, these structures were made of wood with shelves, heated internally by steam, to ferment bread dough. Modern Dough Proofers are equipped with shelves and provide control over temperature and humidity, ensuring optimal fermentation conditions. A similar commercial device is known as a "Dough Conditioner."
Commercially, Dough Proofers are essential for maintaining ideal fermentation environments during the proofing stage in bread making. The primary and secondary fermentations, traditionally called "floor time" and "Hoiro" respectively, are facilitated by these devices. While "Hoiro" is less common in home baking, various fermentation devices are also used by home bakers.
Dough Proofers use electrical power to heat and maintain a specific temperature and humidity level, typically above room temperature. They can reach temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius, with some models going up to 90 degrees Celsius. For humidity control, they have a built-in water tank and humidifier. The interiors are designed with shelves or cabinets for bread dough storage, and some models feature glass doors or interior lights.
Dough Proofers vary from commercial to home-use models. Home-use products are often smaller and marketed as "home fermentation devices." Commercial Dough Proofers come in several types, such as Retarder Proofers for thawing and fermenting frozen dough, Undercounter Types for convenient dough placement, and Dry Proofers for hard-type bread fermentation.
A Dough Conditioner is a more advanced machine that controls temperature and humidity from freezing to fermentation. Unlike Dough Proofers, Dough Conditioners include cooling and timer features. They automate processes like refrigerating, thawing, and final fermentation of bread dough, offering labor-saving and efficiency benefits in commercial settings.
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Reading Bakery Systems, founded in 1947 in Robinson, Pennsylvania, is a bakery and snack food equipment manufacturer. The company caters to the process needs of pretzels, biscuits, pet treats, and bread snack manufacturers across the globe. Under the banners of Thomas L. Green, Reading Pretzel, Exact Mixing, and Reading Thermal, the company specializes in continuous mixing systems, cracker production equipment, and cookie and biscuit production equipment. The company houses a science and innovation center a food processing research and development facility equipped with resources combined with AMF Bakery Systems and Solbern under the Markel Food Group.
Guangdong Henglian Food Machinery Co. Ltd., founded in 1974 and headquartered in Guangdong, China, is a manufacturer of food production and processing machines. The company's products include meat processing machines, baking machines, and appliances that include mixers, juicers, and slicers. It has sales of over 120,000 machines per year and exports to more than 90 countries. While it primarily serves food processing companies, it also has clients that include bakeries and chemical processors, and it is a member of the Kitchen Utensils Chamber of Commerce of All-China Industry and Commerce.
Porlanmaz Bakery Machinery Co., founded in 2001 and headquartered in Konya, Turkiye, is a manufacturer and distributor of bakery machinery and assist machinery. The company's products include stone-based multi-deck ovens (cyclothermic ovens), spiral mixers with mobile bowls, and volumetric dough dividers. These products are used in bakeries as well as food processing plants to bake various foods. The products are available individually or can be configured into a complete line to meet client requirements. It serves clients globally, with projects completed in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Panimatic, established in 1972 and headquartered in Souppes sur Loing, France, is a baking and pastry process machinery designer and manufacturer. The company's first product was automatic trays before the company was established, and it expanded into refrigerated cabinets in 1973. Since 1990, it has expanded its product line to include various models of proofing machines, blast freezers, and positive cold tray-holding refrigerators. It has also added water chillers, intermediate provers, and molders to facilitate dough kneading. The company's services include tailoring equipment to specific requirements and the supply of spare parts.
BONGARD, a company founded in 1922 and based in Holtzheim, France, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in bakery equipment and machinery. The company's product portfolio includes twin-arm mixers, dough sheeters, and combined modular and convection ovens. These products are primarily used in the baking and pastry-making industries, which include bakeries, pastry shops, and catering companies. The company offers services including technical support, customization, and installation, with distributors in various countries including the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Bakery Systems |
42.9%
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| 2 | Guangdong Henglian Food Machinery Co., Lid. |
28.6%
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| 3 | SALVA INDUSTRIAL S.L.U. |
14.3%
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| 4 | Porlanmaz Bakery Machinery Co. |
14.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the dough proofer page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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1 | 100.0% |
