In the world of food and beverage manufacturing, consistency is king. Whether it’s a rich, velvety chocolate for dipping, a perfectly textured fruit preserve, or a savory sauce for a ready-meal, the goal is always the same: to produce a product that is identical in taste, texture, and quality, batch after batch. Behind many of these beloved products lies a workhorse of the industrial kitchen: the jacketed kettle
At its simplest, a jacketed kettle is a large, heavy-duty cooking vessel surrounded by a “jacket.” This jacket is a second, outer wall that creates a sealed space around the main cooking kettle. Instead of applying direct heat to the bottom of the pot (which can cause scorching and hot spots), a thermal fluid—such as steam, hot water, or oil—is circulated through this jacket.
This indirect heating method is the kettle’s superpower. It transfers heat evenly and gently through the entire surface area of the inner kettle, ensuring that the product inside is cooked uniformly.
Post time: Nov-11-2025