Centrifugal Sifter Helps Plant-Based Foods Simulate Natural Taste and Texture

The Gericke GS Centrifugal Sifter from process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, Somerset, NJ (www.gerickegroup.com), automatically separates oversized, agglomerated, plant-based ingredient particles from on-spec particles to provide the uniform particle size many alternative foods need to closely mimic the smooth texture and even flavor distribution of a targeted, animal-based protein product. Featuring a proprietary rotating paddle design, the GS Centrifugal Sifter gently directs on-spec particles through a mesh screen to discharge and diverts oversized particles for recovery and reprocessing with 99.99 percent efficiency. The resulting narrow particle size distribution promotes efficient mixing and blending for a homogeneous product with a consistent taste and mouthfeel for the consumer.