Device for thermal treatment of flour for hygenic purposes
US7147363B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23N17/007
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to a method and a device for thermally treating flour, especially middlings, for hygienic purposes. The device includes modules which are a first, heatable batch mixer (4) with a pre-mounted depot (1). The batch mixer is connected to a drier/cooler (8) via a lock-like flap system (3). A second batch mixer (12) includes a device (14) for adding additives and a discharge device is mounted behind an additional flap system (11) that is mounted behind the drier/cooler (8).
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