Naslov
FLOW CHARACTERISTICS OF POWDERED INFANT FORMULA
(Karakteristike tečenja početnog mljeka za dojenčad u prahu)

Autori
Benković, Maja ; Bauman, Ingrid

Izvornik
PTEP. Procesna tehnika i energetika u poljoprivredi (1450-5029) 13 (2009), 1; 67-70

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
infant formula; flow properties; powders
(početno mlijeko za dojenčad; karakteristike tečenja; prahovi)

Sažetak
Infant formula is a synthetic version of mother’ s milk and belongs to a class of materials known as dairy substitutes. In addition to nutritional value, safety, flavour, colour and ease of use, modern consumers are now looking for extra convenience in terms of improved reconstitutional properties, dustless powders and easy dosing. To help prevent some of the main issues concerning powdered infant formula production and handling, it is very important to determine its flow characteristics. This paper presents a characterization of the flow properties of 3 different infant formula samples. Cohesion index, compaction index, powder flow speed dependency and caking properties were determined using Stable Micro Systems Powder Flow Analyzer which operates with the TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer manufactured by Stable Micro Systems, Surrey, UK. Particle size was determined using conventional sieving analysis, while bulk density was determined in a beaker using a calliper and a laboratory scale. The relationship between particle size, bulk density and flow characteristics was identified and discussed.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Prehrambena tehnologija

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