Extrusion Problems Solved : Food, Pet Food and Feed (Hardcover)

Introduction to food and feed extrusion and related terminology; Components of a food or feed extrusion system; Selecting the right type of extruder: Single screw and twin screw extruders for food and feed production; Selecting the right type of extruder: Dry extruders and expanders for food and feed production; Impact of protein, starch, fat and fiber on extruded foods and feeds; Impact of particle size and other ingredients on extruded foods and feeds; Pre-conditioners in food and feed extrusion: Common problems and their solutions; Single screw extruders in food and feed extrusion: Common problems and their solutions; Twin screw extruders in food and feed extrusion: Common problems and their solutions; Die and knife assemblies in food and feed extrusion: Common problems and their solutions; Drying extruded food products: Common problems and their solutions; Practical considerations, rules of thumb and solutions to the most common problems in food and feed extrusion.