GERMANY – MC Mühlenchemie, a global leader in flour improvement and pasta production solutions, has unveiled an expanded 360° service designed to address every stage of pasta manufacturing.
This holistic approach provides manufacturers with tailored analyses, consulting, innovative solutions, and training to meet the growing demands of the rapidly expanding pasta industry.
With the global pasta market projected to grow at an annual rate of 6.7% through 2028, pasta remains one of the fastest-growing consumer goods worldwide.
As demand surges, manufacturers face increasing pressure to diversify products, improve efficiency, and adapt to varying regional preferences and production conditions.
MC Mühlenchemie’s 360° service is designed to help producers navigate these challenges, offering customized solutions to optimize quality and productivity.
A cutting-edge approach to pasta production
At the heart of MC Mühlenchemie’s expanded offerings is its state-of-the-art Pasta Laboratory, located at the Stern-Technology Center in Ahrensburg, Germany.
The lab recently introduced a new drying cabinet that simulates industrial production conditions with nearly 100% accuracy. This innovation allows manufacturers to test how different flour treatments and process parameters impact product quality.
By adjusting drying times to suit various pasta shapes, producers can refine their processes, enhance product development, and boost efficiency.
MC Mühlenchemie has assembled a team of food engineers, experienced pasta production technicians, enzyme specialists, and pasta enthusiasts to deliver its 360° service.
This team provides comprehensive support, including efficient flour improvement, access to advanced pilot plants, and precise on-site process consulting.
Additionally, the company assists customers in scaling up new recipes for industrial production and offers extensive training programs and workshops to deepen understanding of pasta-making techniques and the effective use of enzymatic solutions.
The 360° service covers all aspects of pasta production, from raw materials to the finished product. This includes technical support for optimizing production processes, improving texture and color through targeted enzyme use, and enriching pasta with specialized vitamin and mineral mixes to boost nutritional value.
By combining enzymatic solutions with modern technology, MC Mühlenchemie ensures that manufacturers can achieve the highest quality and efficiency in their operations.
A key focus of the service is the use of enzymes to optimize flour quality. Enzymes play a critical role in determining essential pasta attributes such as bite firmness, stickiness, cooking stability, and color intensity.
These effects are achieved through close coordination with technical processes along the production line, with factors like temperature, moisture, airflow, and drying time meticulously monitored and adjusted to meet specific requirements.
“Our 360° service ensures that every element of pasta production is perfectly coordinated to deliver the highest quality and efficiency,” said a spokesperson for MC Mühlenchemie.
He added that by combining enzymatic solutions with cutting-edge technology, the flour giant helps manufacturers maximize their business benefits and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
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