What is Micronizing?
Micronizing is the name given to a cooking process that uses
infrared rays to cook cereals and pulses at lower temperatures and
for shorter times than other heating methods. Gas burners are used
to generate the infrared rays that are absorbed by the products.
The raw materials are passed under the burners on variable speed
belts to achieve the desired level of "cook". The product is then
passed through a roller mill to create flakes. These flakes can be
used whole or ground into a meal.
Benefits of Micronized Products
Micronized products provide improved nutritional value over
feeding the same materials uncooked. Increased available energy and
improved digestibility are both achieve due to the gelatinisation
of starch molecules during the cooking process. This is
particularly beneficial in starter diets for young animals and
poultry.
Micronized flakes not only provide an excellent source of highly
available nutrients for a finished diet but contribute
aesthetically to the products appearance. When used in a coarse
ration, Micronized flakes add vibrant colours and texture to the
mix and provide a more natural look than coloured extrusions.
Our Unique Process
With over 30 years experience, MMF have established themselves
as a leading manufacturer and supplier of Micronized products
across Europe. Our continual commitment to product and process
development means we can offer the widest range of products, forms,
mixes and packaging either from stock or made to individual
specifications. Investment in process technology, which includes
the development of our own patented processes, ensures all MMF
manufactured products are produced to the highest standards in the
most efficient way.