Pre-mixing, heating and hydrating ingredients reduces cooking time and mechanical shear energy in the extruder, widening the potential range of products and maximizing output and quality.
Mixing and hydration in separate chambers enables independent control of time and intensity. High-intensity mixing aerates the product which assists rapid hydration; multiple feed ports give the flexibility to add ingredients at various points.
The Preconditioner mixes, heats and hydrates ingredients for processing in a Baker Perkins SBX Master Extruder. This reduces cooking times and mechanical shear energy in the extruder, which widens the range of products that can be made on the extruder and maximizes both output and quality.
Improved Product Quality
Pelletized and half-products are cooked more quickly, allowing increased cooling time and preventing unwanted expansion. The texture of protein-based products is improved by reduced mechanical shear energy.
Increased Process Capability
High-speed mixing and hydration take place in separate chambers, enabling the time and intensity of each to be controlled independently. The high-intensity mixing aerates the product which assists rapid hydration; multiple feed ports give the flexibility to add ingredients at various points.
Hygienic Operation
Unrestricted access to both chambers and an optional manually installed water spray bar ensure cleaning is both quick and thorough. The vessel is fully sealed against steam and product leakage and the shafts are easily removable for additional cleaning.
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