Extrusion Cooking using Fruits Peels, Whole Cereals and Grains

Abstract

Several treatises describe thermoplastic extrusion as an important technology in food product development. Mainly for the possibility of using several ingredients, either alone or in formulations. Recently we have gained high market values products with greater health. In this context, the use of grains and whole grains is an important market in the preparation of breakfast foods, or special foods for children or the elderly, which contain significant nutritional values: antioxidants, fibers, vitamins and, possibly, better protein and free gluten [1].