FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS
Nuts about new grinding technology During raw nuts or seed processing, each step plays a critical role in creating a delicious end-product. No matter what kind of snack, confectionery or baked goods you require, Bühler’s range of process application solutions can assist. By Maryke Foulds 1
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onsumers love nuts, and globally these
available for removing foreign matter from the
products are perceived as a culinary
incoming nuts.
enricher of food products such as
bars, condiments and confectionery. Bühler’s
FAST PRODUCT CHANGEOVER
technology portfolio offers a comprehensive
Cleaning before changing to another product
range of plant solutions that cover the entire
has never been easier. The cleaning agent
value chain – from the raw nut through to the
container provided has a volume of only
packaged final product on the shelf. For new
1L, which is sufficient to clean the grinding
product formulators looking for the latest WOW
chamber without wasting any product.
factor, the company can assist to create your own healthy products with roasted nuts and seeds to meet your specific flavour profiles. The roasting process is the key factor in determining and controlling the aromas,
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texture and colour of your nuts. Bühler’s hot-
The Lico Mill
air roasting systems are known for its roasting quality and cover the requirements of both
the pins, pastes with a fineness of between
large and small nut processors. Nut and seed
25 and 40 micrometers is achieved with just
pastes can be used as an ingredient or as an
one Lico.”
end-product. A combination of two tried and tested process stages leads to the efficient
GRINDING CHAMBER
production of high-quality nut pastes. Bühler
The fast-rotating pins on the rotor and the
can help you develop your own brand with
special stator enable highly energy-efficient
a unique taste, structure and appearance
grinding while producing excellent product
for your markets. Another product is peanut
quality. The large amount of fat released
butter, which can be produced according to
from the nuts and seeds results in a smooth
your market requirements.
and tasty paste. The water-cooled stator allows grinding at the product’s lowest outlet
THE LICO MILL
temperature and thus ensures optimal product
“Our Lico mill has been designed for grinding
taste, texture and colour.
various nuts and seeds like peanuts,
“Food safety is undoubtedly a priority for all consumers and food manufacturers and consequently, for Bühler as a solution provider. By using the most effective technologies to prevent the contamination of food, producers not only save lives but also protect their brand, increase production efficiency and strengthen consumer trust.” Edyta Margas, global head
hazelnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, cashews,
FOOD SAFETY
pistachios and many more to a smooth
To meet the highest level of food safety, all
and tasty paste,” enthuses Taryn Browne,
materials in contact with the product are
marketing manager of Bühler in South Africa.
made of stainless steel. Additionally, the
“It offers a large field of application and various
machine frame and feet are hygienically
grinding solutions to a variety of raw products.
designed and also made of stainless steel,
It can grind peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds,
which ensures easy cleaning. The product
LOW MAINTENANCE
sesame seeds, cashews, pistachios and many
stream is completely closed and a magnet or
Although the machine requires little
more to a fine paste. Due to the high speed of
a metal detector for all metals is optionally
maintenance, the design concept allows fast
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April 2021 | FOOD REVIEW
of food safety
