Chapter 15. Mixing, Emulsification and Size Reduction

  1. James G. Brennan
  1. James G. Brennan

Published Online: 9 MAY 2006

DOI: 10.1002/3527607579.ch15

Book Title

Food Processing Handbook

Food Processing Handbook

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How to Cite

Brennan, J. G. (2006) Mixing, Emulsification and Size Reduction, in Food Processing Handbook (ed J. G. Brennan), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, FRG. doi: 10.1002/3527607579.ch15

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  1. 16 Benning Way, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1XX, UK

Author Information

  1. 16 Benning Way, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1XX, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 9 MAY 2006
  2. Published Print: 21 NOV 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527307197

Online ISBN: 9783527607570

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Keywords:

  • food processing;
  • mixing;
  • agitation;
  • blending;
  • emulsification;
  • emulsifying agents;
  • emulsifying equipment;
  • size reduction;
  • crushing;
  • comminution;
  • grinding;
  • milling

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Mixing (Agitation, Blending)

    • Introduction

    • Mixing of Low and Moderate Viscosity Liquids

      • Paddle Mixer

      • Turbine Mixer

      • Propeller Mixer

    • Mixing of High Viscosity Liquids, Pastes and Plastic Solids

      • Paddle Mixers

      • Pan (Bowl, Can) Mixers

      • Kneaders (Dispersers, Masticators)

      • Continuous Mixers for Pastelike Materials

      • Static Inline Mixers

    • Mixing Dry, Particulate Solids

      • Horizontal Screw and Ribbon Mixers

      • Vertical Screw Mixers

      • Tumbling Mixers

      • Fluidised Bed Mixers

    • Mixing of Gases and Liquids

    • Applications for Mixing in Food Processing

      • Low Viscosity Liquids

      • Viscous Materials

      • Particulate Solids

      • Gases into Liquids

  • Emulsification

    • Introduction

    • Emulsifying Agents

    • Emulsifying Equipment

      • Mixers

      • Pressure Homogenisers

      • Hydroshear Homogenisers

      • Microfluidisers

      • Membrane Homogenisers

      • Ultrasonic Homogenisers

      • Colloid Mills

    • Examples of Emulsification in Food Processing

      • Milk

      • Ice Cream Mix

      • Cream Liqueurs

      • Coffee/Tea Whiteners

      • Salad Dressings

      • Meat Products

      • Cake Products

      • Butter

      • Margarine and Spreads

  • Size Reduction (Crushing, Comminution, Grinding, Milling) of Solids

    • Introduction

    • Size Reduction Equipment

      • Some Factors to Consider When Selecting Size Reduction Equipment

      • Roller Mills (Crushing Rolls)

      • Impact (Percussion) Mills

      • Attrition Mills

      • Tumbling Mills

    • Examples of Size Reduction of Solids in Food Processing

      • Cereals

      • Chocolate

      • Coffee Beans

      • Oil Seeds and Nuts

      • Sugar Cane

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