| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19071 | Food and Bioproducts Processing | 2012 | 6 Pages |
In the fluidised bed granulation process the effect of nozzle air pressure and binder spray rate on key aggregate quality attributes were studied. The experimental results show that a decrease in nozzle air pressure leads to larger mean granule size. The combination of lowest nozzle air pressure and lowest binder spray rate results in granules with the highest levels of hardness and crispness. The combination of low nozzle air pressure and low binder spray rate results in the least distribution span. Granola hardness was affected by nozzle air pressure. Nozzle air pressure and binder spray rate did not have significant effect on crispness.
► Fluidised bed granulator was used to produce granola breakfast cereal. ► Investigate the effect of nozzle air pressure and binder spray rate on key granola physical properties. ► The experimental results show that a decrease in nozzle air pressure leads to larger mean granule size. ► The combination of low nozzle air pressure and low binder spray rate results in the least distribution span.
