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Extrusion Processing: A Versatile Technology for Producing Foods and Feeds

By: Michael Joseph, Rhea Hebert

This factsheet introduces extrusion as a food and feed production process. Topics include the basic history, equipment, and application of extrusion in the production of human and animal foods.

Screw Functionality and Screw Profile Design for Extrusion Processing

By: Debomitra Dey, Michael Joseph

Extrusion processing is a versatile technology utilized by industries such as rubber, plastics, metal, foods, and feeds. The success of extrusion processing lies in a carefully designed screw profile/configuration. Often challenging and complex, this publication intends to explain screw geometry and mixing concepts.

The Role of Preconditioning in Food and Feed Extrusion

By: Michael Joseph

This Q&A factsheets answers several questions about the preconditioning process in food and feed extrusion.

Fish Feed Production: Pellet Mill Vs. Extrusion

By: Michael Joseph

Formulated fish feeds are the most cost-effective way to provide a balanced nutrition for aquacultured fishes. This factsheet compares the pellet mill and extrusion methods for fish feed production.

Challenges of By-product Utilization in Animal Feeds

By: Michael Joseph, Steven Hall

This factsheet provides an overview of the use of by-products in animal feeds and outlines several challenges to incorporating them to the fullest potential.