The 2 in 1 production line for starch extraction

Given that each starch raw material has its unique growth cycle, which in turn leads to varying processing cycles throughout the year, it becomes a challenge to utilize a single set of equipment to process two different crops efficiently.

The solution lies in staggering the processing times for these crops, thereby optimizing the starch extraction production line's efficiency and addressing the issue of prolonged downtime. Today, we will delve into a 2 in 1 production line for starch extraction by processing cassava and sweet potatoes to produce starch.

Cassava starch production line

To begin with, cassava and sweet potatoes have distinct characteristics, with cassava possessing a harder inner skin. However, since the production of starch does not necessitate peeling, this significant difference becomes irrelevant. The process simply involves cutting the cleaned roots directly and then crushing them using a grinding machine to proceed to the next stage.

Subsequently, the slurry resulting from the crushed cassava or sweet potato powder is fed into a centrifugal sieve. This equipment separates the starch from the fiber effectively. Following this, the mixture passes through a fine residue sieve to eliminate the coarser fibers, leaving behind a rough cassava or sweet potato starch slurry.

Sweet potato starch production line

This rough cassava or sweet potato starch slurry then enters a cyclone, where it undergoes the separation of proteins and cytosol. By removing these components using the cyclone, a clean cassava or sweet potato starch emulsion is obtained.

The starch emulsion is then dehydrated to a wet starch form with approximately 38% moisture content through the use of a scraper centrifugal sieve. Finally, the wet starch is transferred to a starch dryer to be dried thoroughly, resulting in the production of dry cassava or sweet potato starch.

The 2 in 1 production line for starch extraction can effectively save customer budget and improve starch production efficiency. If you need it, please contact us.