Drying Systems for Okara
Food and soy processing companies worldwide are exploring new ways to transform okara—a high-moisture by-product of tofu and soy milk production—into valuable dry ingredients for use in food, feed and functional applications. A key challenge in this process is to dry okara efficiently, while preserving its colour, flavour, texture, and nutritional quality. With the DMR flash dryer, Hosokawa Micron offers a compact, energy-efficient drying system that combines drying, de-agglomeration and classifying in a single machine—ideal for turning food production side streams such as okara into a stable, lump-free powder in just seconds.
Drying, Milling and Classifying in One Machine
The DMR flash dryer replaces conventional multistep processing lines with one integrated unit, streamlining the okara drying process and reducing handling time. The system is designed to process slurries and suspensions with moisture contents of up to 85%—making it perfectly suited for drying okara and other high-moisture side streams in food production.
Short residence times and low thermal impact help preserve okara’s natural colour, flavour and nutritional value. The integrated high-speed rotor and classifier produce a consistent, lump-free powder with approximately 5% residual moisture.
Key benefits:
✅ One-step drying, milling and classifying
✅ Suitable for high-moisture products and side streams
✅ Short drying time preserves product quality
✅ Homogeneous, lump-free powder output
✅ Energy-efficient and cost-effective operation
Energy-Efficient & Sustainable Okara Drying
The DMR consumes up to 30–40% less energy per kilogram of evaporated water compared to conventional drying systems. Its low energy footprint and compact design support more sustainable processing of okara.
For companies aiming to reduce energy usage and unlock value from soy processing side streams, the DMR offers a sustainable solution for drying high-moisture by-products that would otherwise be discarded or underutilized.
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Run trials with your own materials on production-scale equipment at our 2,000 m² Test & Process Development Centre in the Netherlands. Our experienced process specialists work with you to determine the optimal process, equipment or plant setup. We offer lab and production-scale trials, each supported by a detailed technical report covering setup, process parameters and performance insights—helping you choose the best solution with confidence.
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