Food Industry

Food processing refers to the transformation of raw ingredients into food products through various methods such as cutting, grinding, heating, cooling, mixing, preserving, and packaging. The purpose of food processing is to improve the shelf-life, taste, texture, and nutritional value of food while ensuring food safety. It can involve simple techniques such as canning or more complex processes such as manufacturing packaged foods.

Dry blending is a method of food processing that involves mixing together dry ingredients such as flour, sugar, spices, and dehydrated fruits to make a homogeneous blend. This is usually done in a large mixer or food processor, and the ingredients are often weighed out and combined in a specific order to ensure an even distribution. Dry blending is often used in the production of baking mixes, snack foods, and seasonings. The dry blend is then packaged for sale or used as an ingredient in further food processing.

Food mixing is a process in food processing where ingredients are combined together to form a homogeneous mixture. The purpose of food mixing is to distribute ingredients evenly, improve texture and taste, and achieve desired consistency. Mixing can be done by hand or with the use of various types of mixers such as planetary mixers, ribbon blenders, or dough mixers. The type of mixer used and the mixing method depends on the nature of the ingredients and the desired outcome. Mixing is a crucial step in the production of many food products such as baked goods, sauces, dressings, and processed meats.

Batch drying is a method of drying food in which a limited quantity of food is dried at one time, rather than continuously. This is often done in a batch dryer, which may be a tray dryer, a rotary dryer, or a fluidized bed dryer. In batch drying, food is placed in the dryer in a single charge and dried until the desired moisture content is reached. The dried food is then removed, and the next batch is loaded into the dryer. Batch drying is commonly used for drying foods that are sensitive to high temperatures or that have irregular shapes, as it allows for greater control over the drying process and minimizes damage to the food. The main disadvantage of batch drying is that it is a slow process, as each batch must be dried separately.

Whichever method required, Orbis Machinery offers double arm mixers & extruders, tumble blenders or paddle & ribbon blenders, tumble dryers and ball mills for the food industry.