High-moisture extrusion is widely used for producing fibrous, meat-like structures from plant protein ingredients at industrial scale. By combining thermomechanical treatment with controlled cooling, ...

A study examining the effects of single and twin thermal screw extrusion on the protein quality of grain-free pet foods including animal- or plant-based protein ingredients found that amino acid ...

Consumers want more from plant-based meat alternatives, from taste to texture and affordability. Could understanding the extrusion process deliver on all three? After some years of rapid growth, the ...