High-moisture extrusion is widely used for producing fibrous, meat-like structures from plant protein ingredients at industrial scale. By combining thermomechanical treatment with controlled cooling, ...

Extrusion technology has emerged as a versatile method in food processing, integrating mixing, heating, shearing, and shaping into a single, continuous process. This method not only facilitates the ...

Consumers want more from plant-based meat alternatives, from taste to texture and affordability. Could understanding the extrusion process deliver on all three? After some years of rapid growth, the ...