New drying technology

Clextral, Diana Pet Food, Lesaffre Ingrédients Services (LIS) and Triballat‐Noyal have been working for several months on setting up an EPT pilot (Extrusion Porosification Technology) in Europe. This partnership will soon lead to the creation of a research & development line based in western France (Cérences ‐ Manche) in the premises of LIS.
EPT is a new drying technology and breakthrough innovation developed and patented by Clextral, a division of Groupe Legris Industries. This process consists in producing new-generation porous powders with improved functional properties (rehydration, flowability, etc.). The applications can range from powdered milk to instant coffee, with a wide variety of food ingredients. EPT generates 20‐40 per cent energy savings compared to the conventional spray drying method.