Corn Flakes Processing Machinery
Specification
30% Higher Expansion for better milk absorption
Quick Changeover (<15 min between recipes)
Hygienic Design (All food-grade 304 stainless steel)
Corn Flakes Processing Machinery Introduction:
Modern Corn Flakes Processing Machinery utilizes advanced extrusion technology to transform corn grits into uniform, crispy breakfast cereals with enhanced nutrition and texture. This integrated system combines precision cooking, shaping, and drying to meet global demand for ready-to-eat flakes while ensuring high efficiency, food safety, and customizable formulations.
Pre-Processing Unit
Corn Grits Cleaning System
Vibrating sieve removes husks/stones
Magnetic separator eliminates metal fragments
Conditioning Silo
Adjusts moisture (14-16%) for optimal extrusion
Twin-Screw Extruder (Core Component)
Multi-Zone Temperature Control
| Zone |
Temp Range |
Function |
| Feeding |
30-50°C |
Material intake |
| Mixing |
70-90°C |
Starch gelatinization |
| Cooking |
120-150°C |
Protein denaturation |
| Melting |
100-120°C |
Texture formation |
| Die Head |
80-100°C |
Flake shaping |
Variable Screw Configuration
Segmented screws for:
High expansion (lighter flakes)
Dense texture (high-fiber formulas)
Flaking & Toasting System
Dual-Roll Flaker
Adjustable gap (0.3-1.0mm) for thickness control
Rotary Toaster
Infrared heating (180-220°C) for golden color
Retention time: 2-5 minutes
Coating & Drying
Flavor Application Drum
Sugar/malt syrup spray (coverage: 15-30%)
Multi-Tier Dryer
Reduces moisture to ≤5%
Hot air circulation (70-90°C)
