How Steam Agglomeration Works with Sunflower Lecithin

Steam agglomeration with sunflower lecithin is commonly used to enhance the dispersibility and solubility of powders, particularly in the food and nutraceutical industries. This process uses steam and lecithin as a binding agent to create agglomerated particles that are more free-flowing, less dusty, and more easily dissolved in liquids.

How Steam Agglomeration Works with Sunflower Lecithin
Steam Injection: Fine powders (e.g., plant-based proteins, milk powders, or nutraceutical ingredients) are exposed to steam, causing surface moisture to increase.

Binding with Sunflower Lecithin: Sunflower lecithin, either in liquid or powder form, is introduced. It helps form weak bonds between particles, making them stick together.

Agglomeration Formation: The moistened particles naturally cluster together into larger, porous granules.

Drying & Conditioning: The agglomerates are gently dried to remove excess moisture while retaining their improved solubility.

Final Processing: The granules can be sieved, milled, or further treated to achieve the desired particle size distribution.

Benefits of Steam Agglomeration with Sunflower Lecithin
✅ Improves Dispersibility: Reduces lumping when mixed with liquids (important for food and beverage applications).
✅ Enhances Flowability: Prevents powder caking in production and storage.
✅ Boosts Solubility & Wettability: Ideal for instant beverages, protein powders, and emulsified products.
✅ Clean Label Solution: Sunflower lecithin is a non-GMO, allergen-free alternative to soy lecithin.

How PerMix Can Help

PerMix provides high-efficiency mixers and agglomeration solutions that can be tailored for in-house steam agglomeration with sunflower lecithin, allowing manufacturers to eliminate outsourcing and gain better control over their production. Some potential PerMix solutions include:
🔹 PerMix Fluidized Zone Mixers (Single or Dual Shaft) – Excellent for ensuring homogenous mixing before steam is introduced.
🔹 PerMix High-Speed Granulators (HSG Series) – Ideal for wet agglomeration, ensuring uniform binding and particle formation.
🔹 PerMix Vacuum Mixer/Dryers – Can be equipped with steam injection and vacuum drying to control moisture content precisely.
🔹 Custom-Built Steam Agglomeration Equipment – Designed for your specific process requirements.

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