Infrared Processing of Cereals
Infrared Treatment Systems for Starch Functionality & Flavour
Cereals are a fundamental component of human nutrition, but in their raw state the starch structure is compact, inaccessible, and difficult to process. Infrared Micronizing rapidly heats the grain, causing controlled expansion and partial gelatinisation of starch. This transforms the raw kernel into a lighter, more open structure that is easier to mill, easier to cook, and delivers superior flavour and texture.
Micronized cereals are used across breakfast foods, bakery products, snacks, infant nutrition, and specialised dietary applications where consistent quality, clean flavour, and efficient processing are essential.
Why Micronizing Cereals
Key processing advantages delivered through infrared heat treatment in modern cereal applications
- Improved milling performance
- Enhanced flavour and aroma
- Better starch functionality for cooking and extrusion
- Reduced microbial load for safer food production
- Consistent product quality across multiple cereal types
- Lower energy demand compared to conventional heat treatments
- Versatile use in breakfast foods, bakery, snacks, and infant nutrition
Process Plant Flow for Cereals Infrared Treatment
Typical equipment configuration for a micronizing line.
Integrated Process Plant Solutions & Equipment
Maze Process Solutions delivers complete, engineered equipment configurations for modern processing plants. We design and build critical systems in house, and we procure selected ancillary units through trusted partners to ensure every plant operates as a cohesive, fully integrated solution.
- Micronizer™
- Flaking Mills
- Coolers
- Bulk Weighers
- Conveyors & Elevators
- Residual Cooker / Spark Arrestor