Food Extruder Applications
Our designed extrusion systems use the leading-edge technology to deliver precision, uniformity, and top-notch performance for different sectors of food industry. In fact, our extruders come with a revolutionary concept, hygienic manufacture, and excellent process control features that make it possible for producers to manufacture food that is safe, nutritious, and ready for the market.
Food extrusion is a single technology that can do a variety of things like cooking continuously, forming, texturising, and shaping of the raw materials into the final products. The main areas of application where Kaivanya food extruders are doing exceptionally well are as follows:
1. Snack foods
Our food extruders have limitless applications in the production of various trendy snack articles with perfect texture and expansion.
The examples of applications are:
- Expanded snacks like corn curls, cheese balls, puffed rice, and crunchy extruded puffs.
- Coextruded snack products with chocolate-filled or cream-filled centres
- Pellets and 3rd-generation snacks for frying or baking
- Breakfast cereals are turned into flakes, rings, or multi-grain balls.
Specialist In Wear Resistance Products & Solutions
Screw
| Coating Alloy | KET 900 | KET 800 | K 700 | K 183 | KET QV/HV | KET-188 | KET-100 | KET 163 | Nitraalloy (1.8550) |
| Chemical Composition | 70 % Wcpta Tungsten | 88 WC/12Co | Ni/Cr/Boron/Wc 50% | Ni/Cr/Boron/Wc 35% | Cr/V/Mo | Co/Cr/W | Fe/Cr | Ni/Cr/Boron | Fe/Al |
| Application Process | Spirical Tungsten Wire (mig welding) | Hvof Thermal Spray | Weld Overlay | Weld Overlay | Powder Metallurgy | Weld Overlay | Wrought Steel | Weld Overlay | Wrought Steel |
| Average Hardness RC | 68-70 | 68-71 | 65-70 | 65-70 | 52-56 | 67 | 55-58 | 63 | 68 |
| Volume Loss mm³ | 0.5 | 2.4 | 4.5 | 10 | 9.5 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 37 |
Barrel
| Coating Alloy | KB-300 (HIP-PM Tool /Steel) | KB-200 (Tool /Steel) | KB 183 | KB 156 |
| Chemical Composition | Cr/V/Mo | Cr/V/Mo/Fe | Wc/Ni/Cr/Boron | Ni/Cr/Boron |
| Application process | Vacuum Hardening | Vacuum Hardening | Centrifugal Casting | Centrifugal Casting |
| Average Hardness RC | 54-56 | 54-56 | 60 | 60 |
| Volume Loss mm³ | 9.5 | 12 | 10 | 15 |
2. Cereal & Grain Products
We have the extrusion technology that can easily be applied to a series of processes starting with raw grains and ending with instant, nutritious, and easily digestible products.
The examples of applications are:
- Ready-to-eat cereals
- Baby cereals and instant porridge mixes
- Pre-cooked rice, wheat, and multigrain products
- Instant noodles and pasta, each with different textures.
3. Protein-containing food
We provide multiple high-value protein extrusion solutions for food-processing firms that use plant-based and high-protein raw-materials.
The examples of applications are:
- Texturized vegetable protein is derived from soy, pea, or wheat
- Meat analogs / Plant-based meats with fibrous, meat-like texture
- High-protein snack bars, chunks, and granules
4. Pet Foods & Animal Feed
Extrusion is one of the steps that cannot be omitted if the aim is to come up with pet and animal feeds that are not only nutritionally sufficient but also palatable.
The examples of applications are:
- Dry dog and cat food of controlled size and density
- Fish feed pellets: floating and sinking
- Livestock and poultry feed supplements
5. Confectionery & Sweet Products
Kaivanya extruders encourage the creation of new confectionery bases and the snack sector by providing idea that leads to the development of new products.
The examples of applications are:
- Cereal bars and coated snack bases
- Filled or layered products, such as chocolate-coated sticks
- Modified starches for use in fillings and sweet products
6. Instant foods
- Instant soup bases and drink mixes
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Pre-cooked flours for baked goods, batters, and ready mixes
This method is a fast-rehydration one, which also ensures a long shelf life and a smooth consistency.
7. Dairy & Specialty Applications
We have the extruders to support the creation of dairy alternatives and the development of specialty food ingredients.
Firstly, cheese analogs and filled cheese snacks are one of the most widespread applications.
Casein-based extruded ingredients
Flavor or nutrient encapsulation for controlled release
By these means, manufacturers can innovate in the plant-based dairy sector and in functional foods as well.
8. Pasta & Noodle Products
Pasta and noodle manufacturing can greatly benefit from the precision shaping and texture control capabilities of Kaivanya’s extrusion systems.
The list of applications is very extensive:
- Traditional and instant pasta
- Macaroni, spaghetti, vermicelli, and specialty shapes
- Rice noodles, as well as fortified noodles
9. Nutritional & Functional Foods
Extrusion technology is the main enabler of the production of the nutrition- and health-focused food products, that are also fortified.
The scope of application includes:
- Fortified cereals with added vitamins and minerals.
- Foods that are extruded and have enhanced levels of fiber
- Gluten-free snacks, cereals, and mixes
10. Ingredients Manufacturing
Extruders are bestowed with the most important functions in the work of raising the specialty ingredients and the modified functional components.
Areas of application:
Modified starches are those that include pregelatinized, dextrinized, and partially hydrolyzed starches
Flavor carriers and binders
One of the examples of encapsulated ingredients could be spices, oils, or probiotics.
The technology we use is a guarantee for controlled processing, accurate particle size, and stable encapsulation.
Reasons to Use Kaivanya Extrusion Technik for Food Applications
- An advanced hygienic design in line with food safety standards: The customized screw profiles and die designs are responsible for the uniqueness of the products' textures.
- Energy-saving, high-production machinery for mass production : Durable construction of the machine with simple maintenance, the company has expertise in providing turnkey solutions for complete food extrusion lines.