Processing Systems for Hydrothermic Treatment of Wheat Flour
Boost the stability and functionality of wheat flour with our precision-engineered hydrothermal processing systems. For savoury food applications like sauces, soups and gravies, thermally treated flour offers enhanced heat, acid and shear resistance—key to delivering consistent performance in dry mixes and instant meals.
Hosokawa Micron offers an excellent solution for the thermal treatment of wheat flour, combining the gentle mixing of the Nauta® conical screw mixer with the fast, efficient drying of the DMR flash mill dryer—offering full control over moisture, temperature and residence time.
How the Process Works
The process begins by loading wheat flour into the jacketed Nauta mixer. Steam is injected to cook the flour under tightly controlled conditions (typically 20–40 minutes). After this thermal cycle, the product is discharged into a heated buffer hopper and transferred directly to the DMR flash dryer.
There, it is milled and dried in seconds—resulting in a free-flowing, dry flour powder with the required functional properties and moisture levels for downstream formulation.
This two-step setup allows:
- Precise heat and moisture control
- Rapid drying without degradation
- Consistent functional flour performance
Test Before You Invest
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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Hosokawa Micron B.V. is committed to sustainable and responsible process technology. Our ISO 14001 certification covers key environmental aspects such as air, soil, energy, waste, water, noise and hazardous substances. With an EcoVadis Silver Medal, we rank among the top 3% of EcoVadis-rated companies in the special machinery industry.
