Calcium

Calcium is an important dietary supplement and is necessary for many normal bodily functions, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium is an additive used in human and pet food products for Calcium fortification. The minimum recommended requirement for an adult is 1000 milligrams of elemental calcium each day. Calcium fortified foods include milk, soymilk, yogurt,…

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Flour Milling

  Hosokawa manufactures Mikro Pulverizer® Hammer & Screen Mill to grind grain for flour. These mills can be installed at a flour production facility that grinds various types of dry grains including wheat, rye, oats and barley in a 24 hour operation. The Mikro Pulverizer is particularly popular in grain milling applications because of its…

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Protein Shifting

By concentrating the proteins found in legumes such as peas, beans and soya, food engineers have successfully replaced animal proteins for many applications with vegetable based ingredients. In a protein shifting process, the legumes are finely ground using an air classifying mill to disintegrate the endosperm and liberate the protein and starch. The Mikro ACM® Air…

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Tea Leaves

The primary use for Tea Leaves is to provide a brewed drink. There are a wide variety of leaves that each provide a unique taste and quality.  Teas may boost your immune system, fight off inflammation, and even ward off cancer and heart disease. While some brews provide more health advantages than others, there’s plenty…

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Rice & Rice Bran

Rice is one of the oldest cereal grains, and has its origins in China more than five thousand years ago. It is a staple food source throughout the world, particularly for people living in Asia. White rice is the most commonly consumed type, but brown rice is gaining popularity because of its high fiber content…

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