Nut snacks are popular all over the world. They are all-occasion snacks that are not potato chips, crackers, or popcorn! So, you see, they are a fun and healthy alternative to treat your taste buds especially when you are not starving but also have some craving to satisfy!

Naturally, then nut processing has assumed a prominent place in the food processing industry. Nut snacks are marketed throughout the world with a view to gain excellent profitability due to their booming business. But processing nut snacks at the professional level and keeping their taste and flavor intact could be a tricky undertaking. Your need NutriRoast breakthrough roasting technology under your wing that not only ensures efficient processing but can also give a good return on your investment.

NutriRoast breakthrough roasting technology today can ensure that bulk processing is now more streamlined and all stages of processing lines more organized. It is now convenient to process nuts proficiently right from the roasting stage to blending flavors and packaging them safely. Usually, nuts go through distinct processing stages including roasting, seasoning, coating, blending, and packaging.

Let us understand here various steps of nut processing and how NutriRoast roasting technology can help in the endeavor.

Why roasting is vital for nut processing?

Roasting, apart from making nuts crispy and crunchy enhances flavor, enabling longer shelf stability (1.0 to 1.5% finished moisture), and removal of microbes such as Salmonella. Roasting takes away unnecessary moisture from the nuts and adds a distinct smoky flavor to the nut snacks. It also improves the texture and deepens the flavor to give a concentrated taste.

Various stages of applications in nut processing

• Oil roasting 

In oil roasting, nuts are submerged or covered in hot oil and fried. It is also called frying. Basic frying principles apply to all varieties of nuts including groundnuts, peanuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, Brazil nuts, and sunflower seeds. But a few nuts like macadamias require particular care and handling due to their fragile nature.

Since frying time and temperature are critical in the context of adequately cooked and burnt nuts, the nut processing units utilize customized conveyors for consistent roasting through the fryer – a result of NutriRoast advanced roasting technology.

• Dry roasting 

Some varieties of nuts require dry roasting as it naturally enhances their flavor and, in some cases, you deliberately want to reduce their oil content. In dry roasting, the processing is done using hot air. Some entry-level processors use forced air or semi-industrial type convection ovens. The process is also called Forced Convection Roasting. Here, nuts are roasted in a single layer and stirred regularly to avoid surface burning. And in the case of large volumes, nuts are typically roasted in custom design drying ovens.

• Seasoning and coating 

After roasting, it is the turn of seasoning and coating of the roasted nuts. It is at this stage that you provide a unique taste to the nuts. Seasoning can be done either in the processing area or on the belt along the line. The nut processor helps add sweet or savory dry ingredients or a water/oil-based seasoning emulsion to the roasted nuts. Exotic flavors are then used to add premium quality to the nuts. For seasoning, companies use glazing oil, water, salt, spice-based seasonings, sugar, dough, chocolate, yogurt, and batters. Seasoning and coating can be further divided into:

• Dry Seasoning
• Batter Coating 
• Honey Coating 
• Brine and Starch Coating
• Dough Coating

• Blending 

Blending is done to incorporate innovation into the nut snacks. Nuts can be blended with a variety of other nuts, fruits, and candies. A blending system in a nut processing machine can enable the mixing of assorted products proportionally. The blending system should, therefore, be accurate and easy to operate. 

About NutriRoast Breakthrough Roasting Technology 

Using Roastech Roaster the groundnuts or peanuts can be roasted to perfection. The perfection is achieved due to the breakthrough technology incorporating the roaster’s variable speed drive and temperature setting options.

Usually, darker roasting is needed for a more intense flavor when making peanut butter while a lighter color is preferred for preparing cocktail peanuts. Many businesses have full peanut roasting and processing lines that are supplied by NutriRoast, the best supplier of nut processing and roasting units.

For any queries regarding nut processing or any products from NutriRoast, contact the experts at the company.