Important Analysis Of Snack Puffing Technology
Sep 04, 2025| Puffed corn production line
In the modern food industry, non-fried puffed snacks are gaining popularity among consumers due to their health benefits and lightweight nature. Rice crackers and wheat cakes, a typical example of this type of puffed snack, are produced through a process that integrates modern food processing and machinery.
Non-fried puffing technology primarily expands the ingredients by instantaneously vaporizing water under high temperature and high pressure, replacing traditional frying and reducing oil content. During the production process, the ingredients (such as rice and wheat flour) are mixed, extruded, and formed, then baked or puffed with hot air to achieve a crispy texture. The base ingredients are evenly incorporated into the mix during the mixing process to ensure consistent taste and flavor.
A complete puffed food production line typically consists of multiple modules: a raw material pretreatment system, an extruder, forming molds, baking equipment, a seasoning device, and packaging machinery. The raw material pretreatment system cleans, grinds, and mixes the ingredients; the extruder matures and puffs the ingredients through temperature and pressure control; the forming molds shape the product's appearance; the baking equipment further removes moisture and enhances crispness; the seasoning device adds milk flavor through spraying or rollers; and finally, an automatic packaging machine seals and packages the ingredients. The coordinated operation of these equipment ensures production efficiency and product stability.
| Model | Power | Capacity | Heater | Dimension(mm) | Weight |
| LXT-65 | 5.5kw | 50 kg/h | 1 kw | 1720*870*1050 | 350 kg |
| LXT-70 | 15kw | 150kg/h | 1 kw | 1720*970*1250 | 500 kg |
| LXT-85 | 18.5kw | 200-300kg/h | 2 kw | 1360*1870*850 | 650 kg |
| LXT-95 | 22kw | 400-500kg/h | 2 kw | 2300*1170*1400 | 850 kg |
Production Process
Raw material mixer
The mixer is used to mix the powdered raw materials and liquid seasonings evenly. The moisture and starch content of the raw materials will directly affect the degree of puffing. Therefore, when selecting raw materials, it is best to choose raw materials with moderate moisture and starch content.
Snack Puffing Machine
Corn puffing machine is the most important machine in the production of puffed food. In the corn puffing cereal machine, the raw material is steamed and shaped at high temperature. Then it will be extruded through the holes of the die. Therefore, different puffed foods can be made by changing different shapes and molds.
Seasoning Machine
In order to obtain a unique taste, a seasoning machine is required for seasoning. The seasoning machine has the characteristics of continuous operation and will not destroy the structure of the puffed food.
Packaging Machine
For storage and transportation, expanded foods need to be packaged. We offer packaging machines that can produce both bag and box packaging formats.
FAQ
Q: What mold size do you need?
A: We offer a variety of molds for you to choose from, and we can also customize them to your needs.
Q: Is MIKIM Machinery a manufacturer?
A: Yes, we are a feed equipment manufacturer. We are a factory, not a middleman or trading company. All equipment prices are ex-factory.
Q: What is the price?
A: The price of a production line is affected by many factors, including but not limited to equipment shipping costs, relevant taxes and fees, market supply and demand, equipment performance and quality, materials and craftsmanship, and the level of automation of the line. However, we can build the most suitable production line for you based on your budget and actual needs.
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