10 Jul Transforming Chicken Wings into High-Value Snack Food Lollipops with STEEN’s ST 820

The STEEN ST 820 Tulip Processing Machine

is an automated, multi-purpose wing and small drum processing machine designed specifically for creating high-quality tulip wings and drumsticks – famously known as chicken lollipops – the latest culinary craze sweeping the globe from the kitchens of Jamie Oliver to Gordon Ramsay.

Value Added Products

This innovative machine offers significant advantages for South African poultry processors looking to add value to their poultry products, increase yield, and streamline operations.
By transforming chicken parts into visually appealing lollipops, the ST820 tulip processing machine allows processors to add value to their products. The machine transforms a variety of chicken parts into lollipop snack food, including:
• Mid wings (drumettes)
• Prime wings (winglets)
• Small drumsticks
It requires minimal pre-processing, as the ST820 performs the necessary cuts within the system. A key feature is the machine’s ability to handle anatomically cut chicken parts, ensuring a consistent product.

Technical Specifications and Benefits

The ST820 boasts several impressive technical features that translate into operational benefits:
• High Capacity: Up to 52 pieces per minute can be processed with a single operator.
• Versatility: The ST820 can seamlessly switch between processing prime wings, mid wings, and small drums with minimal adjustments. It even accommodates mid-wings with wing tips attached.
• Unbroken Bones: The ST820’s processing method ensures that up to 99% of the wing and drumstick bones remain intact, maximizing yield.
• Efficient Design: The ST820 features a compact footprint, making it ideal for operations with limited space.
• Easy Cleaning and Maintenance: Constructed entirely from stainless steel and food-grade materials, the ST820 is designed for easy sanitation and long-term durability.
• Operator Safety: Electronically monitored guards and infeed safety features prioritize operator well-being.

 

   

                               

Additional Advantages for Processors

The ST820 offers several other noteworthy benefits:
• Reduced Labor Costs: The automation of the tulip-forming process significantly reduces reliance on manual labour.
• Quick Changeover: Switching between processing different parts can be done instantaneously or within ten minutes, minimizing downtime.
• Adjustable Meat Compression: The ST820 allows for easy adjustment of the meat compression on the bone, ensuring a consistent and high-quality final product.
• Conforms to Food Safety Requirements: The ST820 adheres to the stringent safety and hygiene standards established by the European Union, which are on par with South African standards.

The STEEN ST820 is a powerful and versatile poultry processing machine that offers significant advantages for businesses seeking to add value to their poultry products, increase yield, and streamline operations. Ready to capitalise on the latest snack food trend in poultry processing? Start producing your own chicken lollipops with the STEEN ST820. Fill out the form below, and our team will be in touch soon