A rice extruder is a high-volume machine used for the production of cooked and snack rice. The machine uses water and steam to mix raw materials and then feeds it into the screw of an extruder. This process cooks the raw materials by adding moisture, energy, and time.
The resulting product has a uniformly sized grain, which is suitable for consumption. During the manufacturing process, the ingredients are distributed evenly in the process flow, promoting desirable chemical modifications.
The main components of a rice extruder are live bin/feeder, preconditioner, extrusion cooker, and die/knife assembly. Each component is designed to accomplish a specific function, and operating conditions are adjusted to adjust the properties of the finished product.
Typically, the process requires the addition of liquid additives, such as salt or sugar. Drying the finished product is done after the rice has been extruded to ensure shelf stability.
A rice extruder consists of a feed bin or metering section, a die apparatus, and a screw. The feed bin or feeder is responsible for transferring the mixture to the extrusion chamber. The extruder’s screw is coated with a special coating called NEDOX(r) SF-2. The resulting dough is characterized by a channel profile and compression ratio of 2.6.
The cooking process also involves cooking the cooked rice flour mix to a peak temperature of about 340deg F. The resulting product is expressed through a multiple-opening die. The elevated pressure and temperature causes the product to expand, creating a flat-bottomed pancake.
Rice flour is extrusion-cooked. It must contain at least 50% uncooked rice flour. The cooking process is performed by a screw type extruder with an elongated barrel. A screw is located in the passageway and is covered with a non-stick coating.
The cooking process results in a dough that is highly elastic. The extruded pieces are cut into desired shapes when they emerge from the die face.
The screw profile of a rice extruder can vary between two and four screw profiles. The screw is coated with NEDOX(r) SF-2 coating by the General Magnaplate Corporation of Linden, N.J., and possesses a channel profile.
The heated rice flour mixture is then passed through the die, which causes it to expand due to its elevated temperature and pressure. The finished product has the consistency of a pancake.
The screw of an extruder has a dual screw configuration. The first section of the screw acts as the feeding and metering zone. The second section is the processing zone. Here, the rice flour is worked into a colloidal dough by means of the extruder.
The screws in the extruder help blend the water and the grains. It is important to note that the process of a rice extruder is not limited to a single screw, but can be combined with other components.
The screw is located in the initial section of the extruder barrel. The screw is coated with a non-stick coating. The resulting product is free-flowing and has a texture and density similar to that of a traditional floured pastry.
It is made from a blend of rice and water. It is typically coated in a white color with a gold-plated screw. The material will be processed into a colloidal dough in a matter of seconds.
A rice extruder uses a twin screw design to convey the rice through a closed process. The screw profile and barrel speed affect the texture and density of the final product.
A single screw extruder will produce a rice with the density and texture of a floured pastry. Once the raw material is processed, it will be shaped and colored into the desired shape. It will also impart its unique flavor to the final product.
A rice extruder may use a screw or a twin screw design. The screw and barrel are the components of the system. The screw is the most important part of the whole system, as it controls all aspects of the process.
A dual screw rice extruder will produce an evenly sized product, which is similar to a conventional milled flour. However, when the screw and barrel are made of plastic, they will expand much more than the raw material, which can result in a mess.