Toiduekstruuderimise
Toiduekstruuderimise, often referred to as food extrusion, is a high-temperature, short-time processing technique used in the food industry to manufacture a wide variety of food products. This method involves forcing a food material, often in a dough-like consistency, through a die under pressure. The process typically occurs in an extruder, a piece of equipment with a rotating screw inside a heated barrel.
As the food material moves through the barrel, it is subjected to heat, pressure, and shear forces.
The primary advantages of food extrusion include its efficiency, versatility, and ability to create unique textures