scholarly journals Optimization of extrusion process for production of nutritious pellets

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernesto Aguilar-Palazuelos ◽  
José de Jesús Zazueta-Morales ◽  
Elizabeth Nabeshima Harumi ◽  
Fernando Martínez-Bustos
Keyword(s):  
Potato Starch ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Optimal Processing ◽  
Penetration Force ◽  
Optimal Region ◽  
Specific Mechanical Energy ◽  
Feed Moisture

A blend of 50% Potato Starch (PS), 35% Quality Protein Maize (QPM), and 15% Soybean Meal (SM) were used in the preparation of expanded pellets utilizing a laboratory extruder with a 1.5 × 20.0 × 100.0 mm die-nozzle. The independent variables analyzed were Barrel Temperature (BT) (75-140 °C) and Feed Moisture (FM) (16-30%). The effect of extrusion variables was investigated in terms of Expansion Index (EI), apparent density (ApD), Penetration Force (PF) and Specific Mechanical Energy (SME), viscosity profiles, DSC, crystallinity by X-ray diffraction, and Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM). The PF decreased from 30 to 4 kgf with the increase of both independent variables (BT and FM). SME was affected only by FM, and decreased with the increase in this variable. The optimal region showed that the maximum EI was found for BT in the range of 123-140 °C and 27-31% for FM, respectively. The extruded pellets obtained from the optimal processing region were probably not completely degraded, as shown in the structural characterization. Acceptable expanded pellets could be produced using a blend of PS, QPM, and SM by extrusion cooking.

Influence of extrusion process parameters on specific mechanical energy and physical properties of high-moisture meat analog

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
The-Thiri Maung ◽  
Bon-Yeob Gu ◽  
Gi-Hyung Ryu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Corn Starch ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Wheat Gluten ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
High Moisture ◽  
Screw Speed ◽  
Specific Mechanical Energy ◽  
Feed Moisture

AbstractTo investigate the effect of process parameters during high-moisture extrusion on system parameter (specific mechanical energy, SME) and product physical properties, blend of soy protein isolate, wheat gluten, and corn starch (50:40:10 w/w) was extruded using co-rotating twin screw extruder equipped with cooling die at 55 and 65% feed moisture, 150 and 170 °C barrel temperature, 150 and 200 rpm screw speed. The hardness and chewiness of products increased as all the extrusion process parameters became low. Among the tested range of process parameters in this study, a combination of high moisture (65%), high barrel temperature (170 °C), and low screw speed (150 rpm) generated the low SME input (less energy consumption) with high texturization degree of meat analogs. Layer and fibrous structure formation of the samples were influenced by variations in process parameters, primarily feed moisture and barrel temperature.

scholarly journals Process Efficiency and Energy Consumption During the Extrusion of Potato and Multigrain Formulations

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arkadiusz Matysiak ◽  
Agnieszka Wójtowicz ◽  
Tomasz Oniszczuk
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Rotation Speed ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Specific Mechanical Energy

AbstractThe aim of the research was to determine the effect of extrusion conditions (various moisture content of raw materials and screw rotation speed), as well as the effect of recipe composition on the process efficiency and the energy consumption during treatment of potato and multigrain products. The efficiency of the extrusion process (Q) was determined by the mass of the product obtained at a given time for all prepared raw material mixtures and the process parameters used, while the specific mechanical energy demand was determined using the SME index. The obtained results allow to conclude that the level of raw materials moisture content had a greater impact on the efficiency and energy consumption of the extrusion process than the variable screw speed during the treatment. The efficiency of the process increased with the increasing moisture of the tested compositions, while a decrease in the requirements of SME was observed. The use of differentiated raw material compositions also influenced the Q and SME values determined during the tests.

Polycarbonate Colours Optimization Using Box Behnken Design (BBD)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 398-406
Author(s):  
Usman Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Feed Rate ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
Functional Requirements ◽  
Box Behnken Design ◽  
Specific Mechanical Energy ◽  
Polymer Compound ◽  
Optimized Model

The principal objective of incorporating pigments in the polymer is to introduce color either for aesthetic reasons or for the functional requirements. The enhancement of extrusion process parameters is necessary for the proper dispersion of pigment in the polymer. In the study presented three influential processing parameters during extrusion of polymer compound are speed, temperature and feed rate. The experimental design software with Box Behnken (BBD) methodology is being utilized for the optimization. The optimized model and experimental data exceeds the analytical examination making the formulation of model crucial. Also, it was found that the extrusion parameters have strong impact on color characteristics DL, Da and Db which is determined through the analysis of variance (ANOVA). Moreover, specific mechanical energy was calculated for the experimental runs and it was revealed that the specific energy decreases with increase in feed rate.

scholarly journals Extrusion Process as an Alternative to Improve Pulses Products Consumption. A Review

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1096
Author(s):  
Mario Cotacallapa-Sucapuca ◽  
Erika N. Vega ◽  
Helayne A. Maieves ◽  
José De J. Berrios ◽  
Patricia Morales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Processing Conditions ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Extrusion Processing ◽  
Specific Mechanical Energy ◽  
Macro And Micronutrients ◽  
The Impact

The development of new food products obtained by extrusion processing has increased in recent years. Extrusion is used by the food industry to produce a wide variety of food products, such as ready-to-eat foods (e.g., snacks), among others. Pulses have also gained popularity as novel food ingredients in the formulation of a variety of food and food products, due to their high content of macro and micronutrients, and bioactive compounds that improve the nutritional and functional properties of the final food products. In this review, the impact of extrusion variables on proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, phenolics and antinutritional compounds in pulses and pulse-based formulations are highlighted. Particularly, the impact of the specific mechanical energy. Also, the preservation, increase and/or reduction in those functional compounds, as a consequence of different extrusion processing conditions, are discussed.

scholarly journals Possibility to Save Water and Energy by Application of Fresh Vegetables to Produce Supplemented Potato-Based Snack Pellets

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Lisiecka ◽  
Agnieszka Wójtowicz
Keyword(s):  
Water Consumption ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Potato Starch ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Screw Speed ◽  
Processing Efficiency ◽  
Fresh Vegetable ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
Specific Mechanical Energy

The aim of the study was to examine the effect of fresh vegetable addition on processing efficiency, and to ascertain the energy and water consumption during production of potato-based snack pellets. The extrusion-cooking process with a modified single screw extruder was applied at variable screw speeds and amounts of vegetable additives. A mixture of potato flakes, potato grits and starch was used as a basic recipe. The potato composition was supplemented with fresh pulp of onion, leek, kale and carrot in amounts of 2.5–30.0% as replacement of a related amount of potato starch. The water consumption, as well as processing indicators: the production efficiency, the specific mechanical energy (SME), and the total SME requirements during snack pellets processing at the laboratory scale were evaluated. As a result of this work, we found that the amount of applied vegetable additives had little impact on both processing efficiency and SME depending on the screw speeds applied. Moreover, we saw increased processing efficiency with increased screw speed during extrusion. Of particular note, maximum value of processing efficiency was observed if fresh onion was used as an additive at the highest speed screw. Furthermore, the lowest specific mechanical energy consumption was noted for extrudates supplemented with fresh onion addition processed at the lowest screw speed. The most important limiting of water consumption during processing without negative effects on processing efficiency and quality of the final snack pellets was observed if 20% to 30% of fresh vegetables were used in the recipe. We believe that application of fresh vegetable pulp limited the energy requirements by mitigating the drying process of additives.

Response Surface Analysis for Preparation of Modified Flours using Twin Screw Extrusion Cooking

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 503-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gurkirat Kaur ◽  
Savita Sharma ◽  
Baljit Singh
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Density ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Rice Flour ◽  
Expansion Ratio ◽  
Twin Screw Extrusion ◽  
Screw Speed ◽  
Twin Screw ◽  
Specific Mechanical Energy ◽  
Feed Moisture

Abstract Rice flour, wheat flour and flour in combination (rice:wheat::50:50) were used to prepare modified flour using co-rotating twin screw extruder. The effects of barrel temperature, feed moisture and screw speed on product responses (specific mechanical energy[SME], expansion ratio and bulk density) were studied using response surface methodology. Extrusion variables were barrel temperature (125, 150 and 175°C), moisture content (14, 16 and 18%) and screw speed (300, 400 and 500 rpm). Expansion ratio was directly affected by barrel temperature, whereas increase in temperature decreased SME and bulk density. Feed moisture had positive effect on bulk density only, i.e. it increased with increase in moisture. Increase in screw speed was directly related to SME and expansion ratio. The higher R2 values showed that the model developed for the response variables appeared adequate for predictive purposes.

Physicochemical Properties of Quinoa Extrudates

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Doğan ◽  
M. V. Karwe
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Screw Speed ◽  
Maximum Expansion ◽  
Specific Mechanical Energy ◽  
Feed Moisture ◽  
High Degree

Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to analyse the effect of temperature, screw speed, and feed moisture content on physicochemical properties of quinoa extrudates. A three-level, three-variable, Box-Behnken design of experiments was used. The experiments were run at 16-24% feed moisture content, 130-170°C temperature, and 250-500 rpm screw speed with a fixed feed rate of 300 g/min. Second order polynomials were used to model the extruder response and extrudate properties as a function of process variables. Responses were most affected by changes in feed moisture content and temperature, and to a lesser extent by screw speed. Calculated specific mechanical energy (SME) values ranged between 170-402 kJ/kg which were lower than those observed for other cereals, most likely due to high (7.2%) fat content of quinoa. High levels of feed moisture alone, and in combination with high temperature, resulted in poor expansion. The best product, characterised by maximum expansion, minimum density, high degree of gelatinization and low water solubility index, was obtained at 16% feed moisture content, 130°C die temperature, and 375 rpm screw speed, which corresponds to high SME input. It was demonstrated that the pseudo-cereal quinoa can be used to make novel, healthy, extruded, snack-type food products.

Comparison of the Effects of Extrusion Cooking on Some Cereal Starches

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahsa Majzoobi ◽  
Asgar Farahnaky
Keyword(s):  
Cold Water ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Extrusion Cooking ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Twin Screw ◽  
Water Feed ◽  
Specific Mechanical Energy ◽  
Water Viscosity ◽  
Rice Samples ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

The physicochemical properties of extruded starches from wheat, maize and rice were compared. These samples were extruded with a twin-screw extruder at varying water feed rates of 1.78, 1.25, 0.70, 0.35 and zero kg/h. The expansion of the samples (producing puffed products in all cases) increased with increasing the specific mechanical energy (SME). However maize flour produced the most expanded product, whilst rice samples produced the least expanded one. The cold-water viscosity of the samples at 25.0°C measured by the RVA were different; for wheat samples it decreased with increasing the SME input, for rice samples it showed a reverse relationship with the SME and for maize samples it was rising at lower SME inputs and then falling at higher SMEs. The x-ray diffraction patterns of extruded starches changed from the “A-pattern" to “V"- and “E"- patterns. Determination of the apparent sedimentation coefficients at a constant concentration (s* value) of amylose and amylopectin of the samples showed that degradation of mainly amylopectin could occur during extrusion cooking. Differences in composition and molecular structure of these samples along with the breakdown of amylopectin may be the key factors in explaining the different physicochemical behaviors of these samples.

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