Overview

At a time when the vegetarian and vegan markets are expanding rapidly and there is increasing concern over the environmental sustainability of the continued widespread consumption of animal products, there is an increasing interest in the use of a number of technologies including Extrusion Cooking Technology (ECT) for the processing of Plant-Based Proteins.

ECT may be used to process functional protein ingredients into meat like textures (or “Meat Analogues”) via two distinctly different processes. These are the textured vegetable protein process (TVP, carried out at < 30% moisture) and the high moisture extrusion cooking process (HMEC, carried out at > 60% moisture).

This program will focus upon a discussion of the fundamental raw material requirements and the specific processing techniques (ie processing parameters and die design) required to achieve these two processing technologies.

Course Brochure (PDF)

Who should attend?

This program provides value to those preparing product formulations and planning or running extrusion operations - from engineers, managers and line supervisors, to extruder operators. Note that many topics are quite technical in nature, but we start from basics, assuming no prior knowledge, so that participants can take understanding at a level appropriate to their requirements.

Sponsor

This course is sponsored by CFAM. We appreciate support/sponsorship from companies involved in providing equipment and services relevant to Extrusion.

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Registration Fee

R9 500 per person (ex vat)

A 5% discount applies for three or more course registrations received together from the same company.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 9 FEBRUARY 2024 (late registrations can be accepted, subject to being able to process them and receive payment in time)

To book places at the course, use the link below to access the registration form.

Registration Form

OUR CANCELLATION POLICY

Fees, less a 15% handling charge, will be refunded if participants cancel their registration prior to the closing date for registrations. Fees will not be refunded after that date, but a substitute participant will be accepted at any time.

We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the course if necessary (e.g. due to insufficient registrations). In this case a full refund of fees will be available. Dennis Forte & Associates liability is limited to the registration fee only, and Dennis Forte & Associates cannot be held liable for air fares, accommodation, or other related expenses.

Venue

The Roots Lifestyle Centre

954 M C Roode Drive, Potchefstroom, South Africa

Further Information & Enquiries

Visit the ExtruAfrica course webpage or our Contact page.

Dennis Forte
forte1@iinet.net.au
+61 416261726

Extrusion training can also be offered to companies on-site at their facility, at a level suitable for operators, or for technical staff.

Course Presenter

Dennis Forte & Associates has been presenting practical training programs for over 20 years. We also present extrusion programs in Australia, Thailand, Norway, Switzerland, and Chile.

Mr Dennis Forte a chemical engineer with extensive experience in extrusion processing and die design, having worked with a variety of companies and extruded products, including breakfast cereals and snacks, pet foods and aqua-feeds, pasta, and confectionery.

Books Written by the Course Presenter

Available to course participants at 20% discount to list price. Limited spare copies will be available for perusal at the course, (orders at the same book cost, plus delivery, will be accepted for delivery after the course).

Food & Feed Extrusion Technology: An Applied Approach to Extrusion Theory

This book contains information on the application of extrusion technology. The second edition of this book is now available in English & Spanish versions.

› Hardcover USD220

The Design of Food Extrusion Dies

This book is unique in providing specific guidance on die design, with worked examples and tutorials.

› Hardcover USD250

Food Extrusion Process Scale-Up & Process Transfer

Scaling an extrusion process involves an understanding of many process variables. This book shows how scientific and engineering principles can be used to achieve the required outcome.

Hardcover USD250

Food & Feed Drying Technology: A Practical Approach

This book provides practical information on different drying technologies used across the range of food and feed products. It includes design procedures with examples from the authors’ industrial experience.

Hardcover USD235

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