Turning a formulation into a kernel
An extrusion-based process starts with rice flour and a specified micronutrient premix. Ingredients are dosed, blended and conditioned before being formed into rice-shaped kernels. Drying and cooling prepare the product for evaluation and packing.
The steps are connected
A formulation cannot be assessed independently of the process. The selected ingredients, mixing, extrusion and drying conditions all belong in the technical discussion. Production settings need to be developed for the actual equipment and recipe.
From production to supply
Buyers should review the physical product alongside the specification and test documentation. The finished FRK then needs correct handling and controlled blending into ordinary rice.
From broken rice.
To everyday nutrition.
Inside Annaprashan’s automated FRK production line
- 01
Broken rice
The starting grain
- 02
Milling
Ground into rice flour
- 03
Micronutrient mixing
Iron + folic acid + vitamin B12
- 04
Twin-screw extrusion
Formed into rice-shaped kernels
- 05
Transfer & feeding
Air conveyor + vibrator feeder
- 06
Seven-layer drying
Moisture reduced during drying
- 07
Cooling
Kernels cooled on the conveyor
- 08
FRK packaging
Packed in 50 kg bags
1 part FRK + 100 parts rice
Blend by weight with newly milled polished raw or parboiled rice.
RICE
FRK is an intermediate ingredient for industrial use. Not for direct consumption or retail sale.
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