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Title:

Continuous Dough Sheet Extruder

Value Proposition:

A continuous dough sheet extruder is a specialized machine designed to produce uniform dough sheets for various food products. It automates the process of kneading, pressing, and sheeting dough, ensuring consistent thickness and texture. This technology improves production efficiency and reduces manual labor in food processing industries. It is particularly useful for large scale manufacturing of cereal-based products, supporting standardized production and improved product quality.

Summary Application:

Continuous dough sheet extruders are widely used in food processing industries for the production of products such as noodles, pasta, biscuits, flatbreads, and snack items. The machine forms dough into thin sheets that can be further processed into different shapes and sizes. It is also used in commercial bakeries and snack manufacturing units where consistent dough quality and continuous production are required.

Advantages:

The continuous dough sheet extruder offers several advantages including uniform dough thickness, high production capacity, and reduced processing time. Automation minimizes manual handling and ensures hygienic food preparation. The machine improves efficiency and consistency in dough processing, leading to better product quality. It also supports large scale commercialization of cereal based food products while reducing labor costs and maintaining standardized processing conditions.

Commercialization Status: Already Commercialised
Tech. Readiness Level:
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute[CSIR-CFTRI]
:  director[at]cftri[dot]res[dot]in
:91-821-2517760
:https://cftri.res.in
Industrial Applications: Animal/Vegetable Products [Food, Beverages, Tobacco] Food Processes [Food, Beverages, Tobacco]