A good cleaning process is key to producing premium semolina from durum wheat, for pasta and couscous. It is also important to establish the right milling process. We offer technology and advice to achieve both.
A good cleaning process is key to producing premium semolina from durum wheat, for pasta and couscous. It is also important to establish the right milling process. We offer technology and advice to achieve both.
Durum wheat is dense and high in protein and gluten. That is why it is ideal for making semolina for pasta. It is also used in Mediterranean and North African bread. But it is important to get out the specks – to separate the bran from the semolina – and this takes a special process.
We can help you do so. Our solutions start with the process design and installation. Test new recipes in our global application centers.
Our durum wheat milling process is customized to every plant. It includes roller mills, plansifters and purifiers – all designed for high yields and a top level of food safety. Add our plant automation and digital services to help increase yields and efficiencies even further.
Pre-cleaning is key for an efficient and safe milling process. Grain contains impurities and foreign materials. If you remove these before storage, you can extend the service life of your machinery and provide hygienic storage conditions for your grain.
The first cleaning section removes contaminants such as seeds, stones, or metals. The grain is then conditioned and stored in tempering bins to reach the right moisture content. The second cleaning section removes kernel surface impurities and harmful substances, such as mycotoxins.
Pearling decreases bran and ash content, producing virtually speck-free semolina. It removes the outermost layers of hull, separating up to 10% of the kernel. Pearling also increases food safety by reducing microbiological contamination.
In the milling section, you separate the endosperm from the hull and germ and process it into flour. After each roller mill, sifters separate the ground parts. Bran finishers and purifiers improve the separation process. This process produces different flours, bran, germ, and semolina.
The finished products are either bagged or loaded in bulk. Here it is important to keep dust to a minimum. Precise dosing and weighing are also key. We offer a wide range of manual and fully automated loading and bagging systems.
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