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PROCESS SOLUTIONS FOR ANIMAL-BASED PROTEINS

There will be an estimated nine billion mouths to feed in 2030, which will drive up the demand for proteins by more than 50%. It is therefore time to tap into alternative sources of protein, whether plant-based (veg) protein or animal-based (non-veg) protein. The challenge is not only to maximize process efficiency, but also to achieve the highest quality of protein meal since – due to a higher digestibility rate – this can play a key role in reducing the carbon footprint. Hosokawa Micron offers mixing and drying technologies that can tackle these challenges with efficient and sustainable solutions.

Key considerations when drying animal-based proteins:

  • Temperature impact on product
  • Digestibility level
  • Oil oxidation (PV/AV levels)
  • Sanitary design
  • Particle size
  • Sensorics
  • Energy consumption (carbon footprint)

Drying, milling and classification in one machine

DMR flash dryer for animal-based proteins

Thanks to its unique design, the DMR flash mill dryer enables the precise adjustment of a wide range of parameters – including the RPM of the mill disc and classifier wheel, the process airflow, the feed rate and the inlet and outlet temperatures – to carefully manage the residence time inside the drying chamber. This maintains the optimal product temperature as the particles pass upwards from the mill disc at the bottom to the rotating classifying wheel at the top of the chamber.

The DMR is also available with various mill discs and liners to adjust the particle size and amount of shear. The Hosokawa Micron R&D team will help you to identify the right parameters for your specific application. Besides ensuring that the animal-based proteins retain their beneficial properties, this all-in-one process step can give you an important edge in terms of efficiency, return on investment (ROI) and sustainability.

Typical applications

The DMR flash mill dryer is already being used successfully for various animal-based protein applications, including:

  • Larvae (black soldier flies, mealworms)
    Larvae from insects such as black soldier flies and mealworms are a very efficient and also sustainable alternative protein source for Food & Feed applications. Decanted larvae pulp can be mixed with 'stick water' and dried into a nutritious protein powder.
    Learn more about our insect processing solutions
  • Fish/seafood side streams (heads, bones, skins & guts)
    Processing of fish and seafood creates waste streams like heads and backbones, skins and guts. These can be processed into a high-quality, nutritious fish powder with a high protein content for use in fish-flavoured end-products such as burgers and croquettes.
    Learn more about our residual stream processing solutions
  • Split hides collagen (bovine, porcine)
    Split hides collagen from the subcutaneous tissue of animals such as cows and pigs, after being decanted or 'defatted', can be dried, milled and classified in the DMR flash dryer. The DMR drying system produces a high-quality protein meal which is an essential ingredient in a wide range of Food applications, including sausages, burgers, nuggets and many other processed meat products.
    Learn more about our split hides collagen drying solutions

Animal-based proteins and sustainability

Sustainable processing of animal-based proteins

Our drying technologies are specially developed to maximize energy efficiency and throughput speeds while also minimizing downtime due to maintenance and cleaning. Moreover, our 'total solution' approach to the design of your complete production line, including the drying, milling and classification steps, optimizes your overall efficiency and reduces your footprint.

As a result, Hosokawa Micron's DMR flash drying technology supports the shift to more sustainable production methods, in addition to helping companies tap into alternative sources of high-quality animal-based proteins as part of their own contribution to feeding the world sustainably.

Need help setting up your powder processing system?

Test Centre in Doetinchem, the Netherlands Test Centre in Doetinchem, the Netherlands

Hosokawa Micron’s experts in powder processing, drying and milling technology can provide suggestions and advice to help you take full advantage of the rapid growth in the use of alternative sources of animal-based proteins in the Food & Feed industry.

Our development and engineering team is always on hand to help you explore new and innovative processes and applications. Testing is the foundation for a successful product or process. Our test facilities in the Netherlands offer outstanding opportunities to test ingredients, machinery, parameters and process flows, whether in the laboratory, as a pilot set-up or on an industrial scale, to ensure you achieve the necessary product quality and operating efficiency to generate the maximum return on investment for your business.

We also have rental equipment available for batch drying.

Common animal-based protein challenges

If you’re interested in discussing the production challenges and opportunities related to processing animal-based proteins, feel free to contact us at Hosokawa Micron. We can help you on a range of issues related to this fast-growing sector, including:

  • How to achieve the highest quality powders for better absorption and digestion
  • The best drying and milling techniques for animal-based proteins
  • The advantages of the unique DMR flash drying technology over traditional drying and milling methods
  • How to plan, design, test and improve your protein powder processing system

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Talk to our seasoned experts and let them help you craft the perfect solution for your powder and bulk solids processing needs, ensuring optimal efficiency and peak performance.

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Hosokawa Micron B.V. is certified according to ISO 14001. Our certification covers all environmental themes of ISO 14001: air, soil, energy, waste, water, noise and hazardous substances. In addition, Hosawa Micron was awarded an EcoVadis Silver Medal for its sustainability achievements. EcoVadis determined that the company was among the top 15% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the special machinery industry.

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