CFT Capabilities
Process Capabilities
Spray Drying
The process of forming a dry, flowable powder from water-based solutions. We have experience with a wide variety of materials and can process both small and large scale production lots. Rogers Box Dryer: 4000 lbs/hour water evaporation rate. High temperature, short time pasteurization is also available.
- Maltodextrin
- Soy Products
- Yeast
- Gelatins
- Specialty Food Additives/Chemicals
Spray Chilling /Prilling
A process for making small, spherical particles from fats, hydrogenated vegetable oils, waxes or other materials with low melting points. With particle sizes from 10 microns to 2 mm, spray chilling can be economically applied to many food product areas. Applications include: protection of active ingredients, delivery of nutritional additives, and enhanced visual appeal. Production rates of 100-1000 lbs/hour.
Grinding
A Fitzpatrick hammermill is used for grinding and for cryogenic grinding. Materials that have been processed include sweeteners, cocoa butter, fibers, and yeast products.
Evaporation
This is a process used to concentrate dilute solutions. High temperature, short time pasteurization is also available. These processes may be used as an adjunct process with spray drying.
Blending / Packaging
We have wet blending capabilities, and we can custom package to your specifications.
Microencapsulation
Processes used to protect or release on-demand active ingredients such as flavors, fragrances, nutraceuticals, or vitamins. Typical processes available include the following:
- Alginate Beads
- Gelatin (coacervates)
- Prilling
- Spray Drying
Custom Processing
We have broad expertise in a variety of other processes. We are willing to partner with customers to install custom operations and processes. Please give us a call to discuss how we might produce your product for you.
Research & Development
With our partner AVEKA, Inc., we offer Research & Development in novel food areas. Our team of chemists and product development specialists can work with you to create innovative products. We can help you develop a proprietary position which can add value and give your product a competitive edge. Contact Us for more information.