SUPERCRITICAL FLUID EXTRUSION METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MAKING A FOOD PRODUCT.

摘要

A method for making an expanded snack piece using supercritical fluid extrusion is disclosed. A mixture of shear thinning starch and heat-sensitive ingredients are input into an extruder, hydrated, and mixed with supercritical fluid. The extrudate can be subjected to further processing to set or alter its structure.