Extrusion
Balchem’s extrusion technology creates crisp texture and mouthfeel in cereal and snacks. Our process delivers unique extruded shapes and sizes along with many flavor options for cereals and snacks. We can create plant or dairy-based protein formulations fortified with nutrients and minerals.
What’s Extrusion?
Extrusion Creates Crunchy, Crispy Food
Extrusion is a food manufacturing process where mixed ingredients are forced through an opening in a perforated plate or die designed to produce a specific shape. The extruded food is then cut to a specific size a blade. Extrusion processing has become an important food process in the manufacture of ready-to-eat cereals and snacks.