Cereal Bar Processing Line

Components of a Cereal bar processing line
Storage and Handling of Raw Material: The first step in the production process is storing and handling raw corn grits. There are cold storage silos with temperature and moisture control that has sufficient capacity to guarantee the preservation of the quality of corn until processing is needed.
Mixing and Hydration System: The measured corn grits, along with the necessary water and additives, are mixed in water to make a homogenous blend. At this stage, paddle mixers are usually employed to even out moisture and ingredients across the mass.
Extruder: The domestic water content of the mixture is finished in the extruder, the main machine that performs the dual function of cooking and shaping. The extruder operates under very high temperatures (150°C -180°C) and pressure (20 – 28 MPa) to obtain the desired expansion and texture of the corn flakes.

One outstanding characteristic of the breakfast cereal is that it contains abundant compound carbohydrates and dietary fibre, strengthens lots of microelements, such as vitamin and mineral, and also can be added with cocoa and suger, like honey and maltose. It can be drunk directly after mixed into coffee, milk, yoghourt or functional drink. Children can eat breakfast cereal as sweet crispy snack.

How Does the Production Line Work?
In the cornflakes production line, the first step is to make the raw materials, which involve the maize grits, which are mixed with water and some other materials to form a paste. The paste goes into the extrusion machine for cooking and shaping at high temperatures and pressure. Corn is caught in the extruder's die and reshapes into flakes, forming and pushing corn through it. Pressure drops immediately outside the die, causing flakes to puff up. The flakes are dried and toasted afterward for better quality and taste. Lastly, the product goes through a cooling process and is either packed immediately or enhanced with sugar or vitamin coating before packing and distribution. This approach improves the cornflakes' quality, consistency, and efficiency.