Method of thermally treating flour for hygienic purposes
US7150892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2024 |
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 look-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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