Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Reliable Results Across Starches and Fillings
Grains, rice, and pasta present challenges like hydration control, clumping, scorch risk, and texture consistency. Blentech offers both batch and continuous cooking solutions that reduce wastewater, use a smaller footprint, and clean faster than rotary drum blanchers — while running multiple products on a single platform. Precise thermal control, customizable agitation, and validated scalability up to 10,000 lb/hr keep product quality consistent, with AutoChef and ARTIS available for plants that want automated repeatability and line-wide visibility.
Hydration and cook profiles can make or break product quality. Blentech direct steam injection and vacuum cooling shorten cook times while protecting structure, producing grains and beans that hold their shape without splitting or breaking.
Large-scale pasta production often wastes water, energy, and floor space. Our continuous thermal screw systems deliver free-flowing pasta and noodles that discharge cleanly while cutting water usage, energy demand, and cleaning time by up to 30% compared to conventional processes.
Sticky syrups and binding agents can cause clumping and uneven coating. Blentech agitation systems distribute binders evenly with controlled shear, creating consistent clusters and bars without crushing inclusions — and reducing cleanup between batches.
Rice demands controlled hydration and starch release to prevent sticking or kernel rupture. Blentech batch and continuous systems cook evenly with precise water control and efficient draining, cutting wastewater and footprint versus rotary drum blanchers. Durable agitation protects grain integrity, and fast-cleaning designs keep changeovers between varieties quick.
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