SALT AND HERBS MIX SAFETY SIEVING

In seasoning production for meat applications, safety sieving ensures that the salt and herbs mix meets the required granulometry while removing foreign bodies, agglomerates and unwanted oversize particles. This allows the producer to supply a free‑flowing mix that distributes evenly on the meat surface, with predictable flavour intensity and visual appearance. A stable sieving step reduces the risk of blockages in downstream dosing equipment and helps limit product recalls or complaints related to contaminants in the packages.

Vibrating sieving is particularly suitable for salt and herbs mixes because it can handle abrasive and slightly sticky products while maintaining gentle movement over the mesh. Installation point, required throughput, target mesh size and mix composition all influence the configuration of the sieve. In this segment, safety sieving below a mesh opening of 0.8 mm is used to keep the seasoning within a tight particle size range, avoiding coarse particles that would alter mouthfeel or dosage. At the same time, the seasoning must pass through the sieve without being excessively stressed, in order to preserve the integrity of the mix.

For this application, MLT Cuccolini recommends the VPM vibrating sieve, used for years by customers producing meat seasoning mixes based on salt combined with herbs and spices. VPM is typically installed as a safety sieve in the seasoning line, either after mixing or before packaging, where it works as a final control step on the product. The machine is configured to operate below a mesh opening of 0.8 mm, providing a precise cut on the oversize fraction while keeping throughput compatible with industrial production requirements.

The VPM execution for seasoning applications is supplied in stainless steel AISI 304 or AISI 316, to fit food‑grade requirements and compatibility with the salt content and the specific ingredients used. Stainless steel construction supports hygienic design and cleaning operations, while the overall layout of the sieve facilitates access to the mesh and product contact areas. This is important in environments where regular cleaning and changeovers between different recipes may be required, and where corrosion resistance must be taken into account.

Choosing VPM as the safety sieve for salt and herbs mixes allows both end users and OEMs to combine accurate separation with robust mechanical design. The vibration profile and geometry are adapted to keep the mix moving efficiently over the mesh, limiting dead zones and supporting a stable throughput. By integrating VPM at the right installation point in the line, producers can intercept foreign bodies and oversize before they reach packaging, protecting dosing systems and ensuring that each bag or container receives seasoning of the expected quality.

By adopting MLT Cuccolini VPM vibrating sieves for salt and herbs seasoning mixes, producers benefit from higher and more consistent product quality, with seasoning that flows well, distributes evenly and respects the specified mesh size cut. At the same time, the safety sieving step protects downstream equipment from blockages caused by oversize particles, reducing unplanned downtime and improving process reliability.

The availability of AISI 304 or AISI 316 stainless steel execution, combined with long‑term experience in food and spices applications, allows MLT Cuccolini to adapt VPM solutions to different recipes, hygiene requirements and plant layouts. This results in a compact, hygienic and value‑adding sieving step that supports both product quality and line performance in seasoning production.

If you are producing salt‑based seasoning mixes for meat and need reliable safety sieving below 0.8 mm mesh size, MLT Cuccolini can help you define the most suitable VPM configuration for your process. Contact us to discuss your application, installation points and required throughput, and select the right vibrating sieve solution for your plant.