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High-Moisture Extrusion (HME)

Structure for Alternative Proteins
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High-Moisture Extrusion (HME)

Structure for Alternative Proteins

High-Moisture Extrusion (HME) is a process for producing textured plant-based proteins with a fibrous, meat-like structure. In this process, alternative protein sources are extruded under high pressure and with a controlled water content. Targeted cooling and shaping after the extruder result in products that are used as meat and fish alternatives or in hybrid formulations.

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Patented FiberFlow Technology for Structure Formation in Extrusion

FiberFlow cooling nozzles are compatible with various types of extruders. As precisely controlled cooling nozzles, they ensure a fibrous, meat-like texture and consistent product quality—they are modular and adaptable to various throughput rates and product formats.

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A technical stainless steel system with a protective grille, blue hose lines, and mechanical adjustment elements, featuring a FiberFlow cooling nozzle from DIL Engineering. Custom machine construction
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Industrial processing plant featuring a FiberFlow cooling nozzle for high-moisture extrusion, blue hose lines, and other machine components in front of an extruder. Custom machine manufacturing
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High-Moisture Extrusion

FiberFlow

Cooling nozzle

FiberFlow F50

3D rendering of a FiberFlow F50 cooling nozzle with a protective grille, warning symbols, and a blue hose on a stainless steel stand with casters.

Product Features

Throughput up to 50 kg/h Focus: Research & Development Rectangular geometry 1 or 2 cooling circuits Modular design (up to 2 segments) In-line measurement possible Easy to clean

Cooling nozzle

FiberFlow F250

3D rendering of a long, modular FiberFlow F250 cooling nozzle with a protective grille, warning symbols, hose lines, and several rollers.

Product Features

Throughput up to 250 kg/h Focus: Production & Scaling Rectangular geometry Core & jacket cooling Modular design (up to 4 segments) Easy to clean

Cooling nozzle

FiberFlow R800

3D rendering of a mobile technical module with a protective grille, hose connections, and warning symbols mounted on a stainless steel frame with casters. It depicts a FiberFlow R800 module for high-moisture extrusion.

Product Features

Throughput up to 800 kg/h Pressures up to 70 bar Focus: Production Annular geometry Core and jacket cooling Modular design (up to 6 segments) Easy to clean

Cooling nozzle

FiberFlow R1000

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Product Features

Throughput up to 1,000 kg/h Focus: High-volume production Annular geometry 1 internal and 2 external cooling circuits Easy to clean

High-Moisture Extrusion

FiberFlow Cutting Units

Cutting unit for

FiberFlow F Series

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Product Features

Cutting frequency continuously adjustable Various cutting geometries, including nuggets Customized modifications available

Cutting unit for

FiberFlow R Series

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Product Features

Axial & radial cutting directions Cutting frequency continuously adjustable Various cutting geometries, including nuggets Custom modifications available

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"Proteins of the Future" Technology Center at the Quakenbrück Site

FiberFlow technology can be thoroughly tested at the “Proteins of the Future” Technology Center in Quakenbrück. As part of the infrastructure of the DIL (German Institute of Food Technology), the center offers optimal conditions for companies, startups, and research partners working on the future of alternative proteins.

Prototyping

Upscaling

Contract Manufacturing

Equipment

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