Mold blocks with bases

Medicos Food offers a wide range of molds and mold blocks with bases made of certified food-grade polypropylene. Our products are designed to meet our customers’ needs.

Mold blocks with bases

Available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes (including custom shapes)
Replaces the tray, cover, and bottomless mold blocks assembly
A wide variety of perforation options
Background with a star-shaped or striped pattern:
- to allow for optimal tangential drainage of whey and thus prevent any flow from one block to another
- to give the cheese a traditional look
Optional addition of compatible extensions (snap-fit via external flange)
Gripping bars surround these base blocks to facilitate manual or automatic handling and to reinforce the assembly
Produces rounded cheese edges (quality – marketing)
Assembly on demand using mold cavities, which are then welded together to form the mold block
Machine-processable and stackable
Used primarily by industrial cheese factories (due to the need for mechanization)
Can be colored using food-grade dyes to ensure traceability

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What is a cheese mold with a bottom?

A cheese mold block with a base is a molding device used in professional cheese production . Unlike blocks without a bottom, it includes a drainage base that is permanently attached to the mold.

What is the purpose of this equipment in cheese making?

The mold with a bottom is used during the molding the curd. It shapes the cheese while facilitating the drainage of whey through gravity drainage or tangential drainage, depending on the model. The base directs the flow and limits transfer between molds by preventing any contact between blocks, thereby improving hygiene and production consistency.

Why choose a mold with a bottom rather than another system?

This type of mold can replace the traditional set consisting of a tray, a cover, and a bottomless mold. The all-in-one simplifies equipment management, reduces handling, and optimizes workshop organization. The blocks are machine-processable, stackable, and can be turned over in stacks. They are suitable for production lines that require a certain throughput, repeatability, and high reliability. For fast and uniform filling of your cells, this equipment can be paired with our custom-made molding distributors and can be topped with extension blocks (connected via an external flange).

Technical specifications to compare

There are several factors to consider before making a purchase:

Material : Made of food-grade , which is certified, sturdy, and durable.
Bottom Type : star-patterned, striated, or perforated screens, depending on the desired drainage method
Drainage : tangential for lateral flow, vertical for certain multiple perforated bottoms (double or triple bottom [consisting of two perforated bottoms separated by a solid disc])
Handling : presence of gripping bars to provide rigidity and facilitate handling
Customization : dimensions, specific shapes, solid-color dyeing, logo in the background.
Scalability : Option to add compatible extensions to adjust the cheese capacity

Design: Assembly by polyfusion (welding) ensuring increased strength and the absence of retention areas.

What types of cheese and quantities are they suitable for?

The cheese molds with removable bottoms are used for fresh or soft cheeses, particularly forlactic-type technologies. They are suitable for structured artisanal production as well as industrial settings. They are suitable for medium- and large-scale production runs. The wide range of available sizes allows for adaptation to market standards or to specific shapes requested by producers.

Camembert, coulommiers, brie
soft cheeses with a washed rind (munster, maroilles, époisses)
blue cheeses (roquefort, bleu de Bresse, fourme, bleu d’Auvergne)

Use, care, and hygiene

It is easy to use and compatible with manual or automated handling. Cleaning is made easier by the one-piece design. The polypropylene withstands repeated washing and the demands of a food-processing environment, thereby ensuring consistent hygiene and a long service life for the equipment.

Where can I buy cheese molds with bases?

This equipment is available from specialized manufacturers such as Medicos. Ideally, the purchase should be accompanied by technical consultation to help you choose the size, type of base, and options best suited to your process. Prices vary depending on dimensions, customization, and order volume. If you have any questions, we recommend consulting with our team of experts before finalizing your order.

Mold blocks with bases