6.2. Extruder

Unit 6 - Extrusion
6.2. Extruder
A tool used to introduce thermal and mechanical energy to food and feed ingredients, forcing the basic components of the ingredients, such as starch and protein, to undergo chemical and physical changes and form a predetermined shape. Cross sectional view of a extruder is given in figure

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Figure: Cross sectional view of a extruder

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