Particle Engineering.
Balchem is a leader in particle engineering which is the science of modifying particles into a defined shape, size distribution, and/or composition. Our particle engineering technologies, including agglomeration, spray drying, and extrusion are used to enhance the performance of ingredients and/or formulas that have issues such as poor solubility, negative ingredient interactions or bad taste profiles.
Agglomeration
Balchem is a pioneer in agglomeration technologies with a variety of proprietary processes including both continuous and batch, that deliver customized solutions and enhances solubility to create a high performance powder for our customers. Agglomeration connects multiple particles together with bridges that improves the quality of protein or lipid beverage bases and helps them dissolve faster.
Spray Drying
Balchem is a leader in spray drying technologies with a variety of proprietary processes. Our flexible spray drying manufacturing footprint creates customized formulated powders designed to dissolve quickly and prevent clumping in drink mixes. We focus on having a broad understanding of fats and oils as applied to emulsion stability and spray dried lipid systems and produce powders with traditional ingredient statements or powders having short clean labels.
Extrusion
Balchem offers quality custom Twin Screw Extrusion Technology to produce a variety of extruded products to meet your cereal and snack specifications. Balchem’s extrusion technology creates crisp texture and mouthfeel and delivers unique extruded shapes and sizes as well as multiple flavor capabilities. Balchem can also create tailored plant or dairy-based protein formulations fortified with nutrients and minerals.