Main steps: 1 raw material distribution, 2 cleaning and rinsing, 3 mixing, 4 bottling, 5 capping, 6 labeling, 7 coding, 8 inspection, 9 packaging, 10 storage and transportation

Main raw materials:

1. Sweetener

Coca-Cola selects reliable suppliers to provide them with the sweeteners needed to produce a series of beverages. Different sweeteners are The functions in beverage production are different, and the types of flavoring agents in different regions are also different, including sugar cane (sugar), high fructose starch syrup, and low-calorie sweeteners, such as aspen, which is often used in diet drinks in the Americas. Batame, and acesulfame-K (acesulfame-K) commonly used in low-sugar products in European countries.

2. Formula

This is in a special concentrated liquid It is produced in a factory, and its transportation, storage and use are under strict control to ensure its integrity and confidentiality. Each unit of concentrate is specially identified so that it can be analyzed at any stage of production, storage or application. Research the "history" of each part.

3. Carbon Dioxide

When transported to the factory, carbon dioxide, or CO2, is packed in cans for ease of transportation and storage. .What is carbon dioxide? Basically, it is a colorless, odorless gas that plays a "stimulating" role in our drinks, but it is also a by-product of our breathing, and plants and trees use it to Produce oxygen.

4. Water

Since water is an indispensable component in all the drinks in our lives, its quantity is crucial. Due to the functions of water all over the world Different, each factory must further process the water quality before use, which means that before adding the water to Coca-Cola drinks, strict filtration and disinfection must be carried out, and then The Coca-Cola bottling plant will continue to conduct random inspections of water to ensure that it meets the standards of the Coca-Cola Company.

Water treatment workshop (water treatment system)

The groundwater 328 meters underground has been Use after processing as follows:

Sand filtration - particulate impurities in water

Carbon filtration - activated carbon adsorption

Fine filtration - sterilization, microorganisms

Pure water is obtained at the end

Efficiency: 30~40m3/h

5. Materials

It is not only beverage ingredients that are sent to the factory, but also such as Bottles, cans, labels and packaging and other materials. Many factories outside the United States use reusable bottles for economic reasons, but Coca-Cola does not do this in the United States. When bottles and cans are sent to the factory They are carefully inspected at all times to ensure that they meet their strict standards. After passing the inspection, they will be sent for cleaning and cleaning.

Cleaning and Rinsing

In order to ensure quality, each bottle must go through a strict cleaning, sterilizing, and rinsing process before bottling. This sounds simple, but the actual operation of a single bottling plant is very rigorous. Many bottling plants outside the United States Bottle factories all use glass or plastic bottles that can be filled multiple times. In order to ensure that the cleanliness of the bottles meets their regulations, they must first be rinsed with a cleaning nozzle to remove dirt. Then the bottles are soaked in high temperature for deep cleaning. In the detergent, the residue is further removed and disinfected. Afterwards, the bottles are transported to the "high-pressure rinse" area for more thorough high-pressure jet rinse. Finally, after the bottles pass visual inspection and/or electronic inspection, they are again Rinse with cold water spray. Since disposable glass bottles are mainly used in the United States and reusable bottles are rarely used, the cleaning process is faster. It takes 112.2 Hours to clean 100,000 bottles

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1. Water-sugar

Mixing is simply to mix purified water and syrup to make a simple syrup. In some countries, the correct amount is determined based on the one-time dosage. Very proportional, while many countries in North America and Europe use continuous mixing systems.

2. Secret recipe

The secret recipe of Coca-Cola is still a secret! Yes, for nearly 200 countries The secret recipe remains a mystery to the countless consumers who drink our refreshing beverage every day. Even though The Coca-Cola Company can't tell us the secret, we can rest assured that Coca-Cola makes "life full of joy."

3. Water and syrup

p>When the syrup is close to its final state, the Coca-Cola production line stirs it with purified water to make a non-carbonated beverage. However, water and syrup still need to be stirred in a certain ratio, which requires a beverage proportioning instrument. He can accurately measure the exact ratio each time, and then send the stirrer to the carbonation device.

4. Carbon dioxide

Adding CO2 or carbon dioxide gas is to add CO2 or carbon dioxide gas to the drink. The last step of adding carbonation to alcohol. Carbon dioxide not only adds boiling gas to our drinks, but also gives everyone the unique and familiar taste they expect.

Mixer (6000L/h)< /p>

Syrup (flavorless sugar or sub-sugar), co, water (according to a certain proportion)

Later experience:

Sealed delivery pipe filling machine (300 cans /min)

After sealing machine (turn over, date)

Packaging room (500 bottles/unit)

Bottling

When all the raw materials are mixed and the bottles are cleaned and sterilized, workers can start bottling. The bottling process is very complicated and every step needs to be accurate. First, the bottles are accurately transferred to the filling station. Before installing the machine, to ensure that the filling process can be completed simultaneously. Before the bottles are transferred to the filling machine, the glass bottles are tightly clamped by flexible flat clamps, or the glass bottles are accurately positioned by a centering device. Filling point. Before filling, the inside of the bottle needs to be pressurized first, so that the drink can flow into the bottle smoothly when injected, and the production of foam can be avoided and reduced as much as possible.

Capping

After bottling beverages, they need to be capped. We need different caps for different bottles - glass bottles generally use crown caps, while plastic bottles mainly use plastic screw caps. Each cap type needs to go through different processes. Check points to ensure that the cap has no scratches and is accurately placed on the bottle mouth.