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Sour Systems

At American Baking Systems, we offer you a better option for making excellent sourdough bread. Get a longer shelf life and better crumb with a controlled Petit Levain system.

  • 80, 150 & 300 liter capacities
  • Refrigerated stainless steel tanks
  • Custom systems available

Petit Levain Sour System Lineup

The Petit Levain is a refrigerated stainless steel tank that keeps your sourdough in perfect conditions for consistently delicious bread. Available in 80, 150, and 300 liter capacities.

SPL-80 Petit Levain Sour System

SPL-80

Compact 80-liter sour system for smaller bakeries.

  • 80-liter capacity
  • Refrigerated stainless steel tank
  • Maintains consistent levain or poolish
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SPL-150 Petit Levain Sour System

SPL-150

Mid-size 150-liter sour system for growing bakeries.

  • 150-liter capacity
  • Refrigerated stainless steel tank
  • Maintains consistent levain or poolish
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SPL-300 Petit Levain Sour System

SPL-300

Large 300-liter sour system for high-volume production.

  • 300-liter capacity
  • Refrigerated stainless steel tank
  • Maintains consistent levain or poolish
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Custom Sour Systems

American Baking Systems assembles single and multi-tank sour systems here in our Cedar Rapids location from the best parts all over the world.

Made in Iowa

All framework and catwalks are made right here in Iowa of 100% 304 stainless steel.

Custom Fit

Custom systems can be made to fit virtually any manufacturing facility and production requirements.

Economical Design

Our staff will work with you to design a system that is not only functional, but also very economical.

Need Help Choosing a Sour System?

Tell us about your production volume and sourdough process, and our team will recommend the right Petit Levain system for your bakery.

We can also design custom multi-tank systems for larger operations.

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