1st Edition

Extruders in Food Applications

Edited By Mian N. Riaz Copyright 2000
238 Pages
by CRC Press

240 Pages
by CRC Press

The result of years of experience by experts in extrusion technology, Extruders in Food Applications brings together practical experience and in-depth knowledge of extrusion cooking technology. This concise reference summarizes basic considerations for the application of extrusion technology to food industry processes and focuses on the various types of extruders available for a growing number of... Read more
INTRODUCTION TO FOOD EXTRUSION
Mian N. Riaz, Ph.D., Head of the Extrusion, Technology Program, Texas A&M University, Food Protein R&D Center
o Advantages
o Their Application in the Food Industries

DRY EXTRUDERS
Nabil Said, Ph.D., Director of Research and Development, Triple "F"/Insta-Pro International
o Introduction
o Principles
o Advantages of Dry Extruder

INTERRUPTED FLIGHT EXTRUDERS/EXPANDERS
Maurice William, Director of Research and Development, Anderson International Corp
o Introduction
o Characteristics
o Application of Cut Flight Extruder/Expander

SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDERS
Galen Rokey, Manger, Technical Center, Wenger Manufacturing Co.
o Introduction
o Advantages and Disadvantages
o Application in Food

TWIN SCREW EXTRUDERS
Gordon Huber; Director, New Concept Development, Wenger Manufacturing Co.
o Introduction
o Characteristics
o Advantages & Disadvantages
o Application

PRECONDITIONER
Bradley S. Strahm, Process Development Engineer, Wenger Manufacturing Co
o Introduction
o Characteristics
o Effect on Extrusion
o Advantages

CHEMICAL AND NUTRITIONAL CHANGES IN FOOD DURING EXTRUSION
Mary Ellen Camire, Ph.D., Chairperson, Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Maine
o Introduction
o Effect on Starch
o Protein
o Fat
o Dietary Fiber
o Vitamins

Biography

Mian N. Riaz

"All the book's chapters are well supplied with references, allowing readers to follow up specific aspects from within the text… a thorough but succinct 223-page reference text, full of 'gems' of information that will be appreciated by those experienced in extrusion; in addition, it would be a worthwhile purchase for anyone contemplating involvement in the extrusion process."

-Dr. Robert Sleigh, Principal Research Scientist, Food Science Australia, in Food Australia