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Types of Food Grinding 101

When it comes to food grinding, there are dozens of
different methods to choose from, and dozens of food
grinding machines to do it on. Whether you’re grinding
material for food production or preparing ingredients, these
types of food grinding are most popular:
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Juice Processing
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Juice
processing is
one of the most
common
applications in
fruit and
vegetables
industries.
While many
people imagine
that juice
production involves the juicing of whole food items, that’s
not always the case. In fact, many whole food products
must be ground or crushed before they can be juiced.  This,
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machines, specifically crushers and angle disintegrators,
even for large, difficult-to-move items like apples or
pineapples. 

Food Powder Production

Dehydrated powdered material is a major product for the
food industry. Food powders are used as baking additives,
drink additives, supplements, nutraceutical supplements
(any food supplement that doesn’t require FDA approval),
whey powder, potato starch, and more.  Food powders and
dehydrated ingredients are also popular in certain military
and survival applications. Powdered and dehydrated foods
are common in Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), which are
widespread throughout the military and backpacking
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communities.  Because
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methods of producing them are equally diverse. The
machines used to create these items include roller mills, pin
mills, and hammer mills for milling powders and flour. It all
comes down to product characteristics and demands of the
system.

Flour Milling
Flour is a critical ingredient in baking, cooking, and more
throughout the U.S. and the world. When it comes to ready
made baking mixes, deglomeration of ingredients is an
important consideration. Deglomeration refers to the
process of breaking up oil chunks in things like baking mixes
that include oil sometimes called “prills”. Deglomeration

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breaks up the combination

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consistent mixture. 

Food Preparation
Aside from juice production, grinding is also used to
prepare ingredients to be made into a paste, to produce
products like canned baby food, and to process certain food
additives and ingredients.  Finally, grinding is an important
part of oil production. Before they can be made into oil,
olives, avocado flesh, and seeds must be crushed to release
and extract the natural oils within the casing of the
ingredient. This second process is sometimes called
“expelling”. 

Additional Types of Food Grinding 

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Chickpeas for Hummus

Soybeans for Tofu (This is a pureeing process but

remains very common)

Guacamole, which is a grinding process

Sauces – cooked salsa, horseradish sauce, ginger puree,
etc. 

Choosing the Right Kind of Food Grinding

Machine
Choosing the right type of food grinding machine depends
substantially on your budget, process, and production
needs. No two applications are created quite the same, and
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finding the right fit for you:
Think about output. What do you need in terms of
production? Organizations that need larger output
quantities will benefit from choosing a machine that can
keep up with performance requirements. Smaller
operations, meanwhile, may benefit from smaller
equipment that doesn’t provide the same level of
capacity. Since this equipment is also likely to be less
expensive, it’s more affordable for small companies. 

Consider your budget. Budget is, of course, a

significant consideration when it comes to finding an
excellent grinding machine. While you can find a wide
selection of food grinding machines, they’ll come at
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a few hundred to thousands of
dollars. Make sure you’re shopping machines that work
for both your application and your pocketbook. 

Grind needs. Do you need to grind your items once or

take two passes at the material? If you need to make two
passes, you’ll need to find a machine that can suit this.
Generally, it’s possible to make two passes through most
devices, although you may need to change out screens
to do so. 

Finding Your Ideal Food Grinding Machine

Once You know what type of food grinding you’ll be doing,
you can invest in a food grinding machine that will support
it. By shopping with a reputable manufacturer, you can
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serve your company
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Contact Info

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Phone: (707) 824-9868

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