Pasta: Raw Materials and Processing Technology Short Course
July 12-16, 2010
Northern Crops Institute
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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Extrusion and drying of Italian-style pasta involves principles of engineering, physics and chemistry. Understanding these principles and their applications during processing are critical for the production of high quality pasta products.
This course provides participants with technical information and “hands-on” experience in extrusion and drying of pasta products. Speakers will present raw material quality criteria, specifications, and processing variables and their impact on final pasta product in detail. Participants will process pilot-scale pasta, followed by a cooking exercise evaluating the final product. The course concludes with a tour of a commercial pasta manufacturing facility. As a result of attending the course, participants will be more aware of the processing and non-processing variables that can and will affect pasta quality.
Program Schedule
Monday, July 12
Variety development of northern U.S. durum wheat
Durum wheat quality characteristics/varieties
Physical tests to evaluate durum wheat quality
Impact of durum milling on semolina quality
Tuesday, July 13
Physical tests to evaluate semolina quality
Rheological tests to evaluate semolina quality
Starch and protein: Impact on pasta quality
Functional pasta ingredients
Wednesday, July 14
Commercial pasta processing: Extrusion and drying
Quality assurance/control in pasta
Fresh, frozen and canned pasta technology
Hands-on pasta processing
Thursday, July 15
Hands-on pasta cooking quality evaluation
Identifying pasta defects: Causes and solutions
World durum wheat situation and outlook
Friday, July 16
Tour commercial pasta manufacturing facility
TO REGISTER
Registration Fee: $1,100. Payment in full is due one week before the start of the course. Registration deadline is June 28, 2010. Course fee includes written materials associated with lectures and laboratory demonstrations and scheduled breaks. Hotel rooms and other meals are not included in tuition. Cancellations received after June 28, 2010 will be assessed a 10% service fee.
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Groups of three or more: Special rates are available to groups of 3 or more from the same company. Contact NCI for more information.
Course Schedule: On the first day of class, course participants should be in the hotel lobby by 8:30 a.m. for transportation to the campus. Class will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 12 and adjourn around 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16.
Non-smoking environment. Casual business attire.
Daily Transportation: Daily complimentary transportation will be provided between NCI and the hotel.
Hotel Information: Ramada Plaza Suites, 1635 42nd St. South, Fargo, North Dakota 58103. Phone: 701-277-9000 Fax: 701-281-7144. Single Room Rate: $ 85.00 + 9.5% tax/night. Make your reservation directly with the hotel and mention that you are with Northern Crops Institute in order to obtain the special rate. Reservations must be received by the hotel by June 28, 2010 to qualify for the special rate. All hotel rooms are non-smoking.
Information and Special Requirements: If you have questions or special needs (dietary or physical requirements), please contact Northern Crops Institute.
Mailing Address:
Northern Crops Institute
NDSU Dept. 7400
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050 USA.
Phone: 701-231-7736 Fax: 701-231-7235.
E-mail: nci@ndsu.edu Internet: www.northern-crops.com
About Northern Crops Institute
Northern Crops Institute is the international center for meeting and learning about crops produced in the four-state region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, NCI exists as a forum to bring together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, processors and producers from all points of the globe for discussion, education, and technical service programs. Since 1983, the Institute has hosted visitors from more than 127 countries.
NDSU is an Equal Opportunity Institution. This publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request (701-231-7736).