Processing for Value-Enhanced Products

Objective: This course will focus on applications of extrusion processing in developing cereal grain products.

Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in applications of extrusion processing. Included in this group are process engineers, food scientists, and personnel in research and development, technical sales, and quality assurance.

Course Summary: Formulation and development of a wide array of products and the relationship of raw material functionality and evaluation in extrusion processing will be emphasized. Included are discussions on expanded, pre-cooked, flaked, texturized products, half-products and demonstrations on a twin-screw extruder.

Course Highlights 

  • Rheology
  • Processing Concepts
  • Raw Materials
  • Formulations & Ingredient Functionality
  • On-site Processing of Breakfast Cereals, Fried Snacks & Pasta
  • Product Quality Evaluation
  • Tours

Offered as a specialized course for small groups