A Spanish technology center, funded in 1994, offers transversal, integrated and innovative solutions to companies to improve their processes, developments, systems and products. It operates in five economic sectors: i) industry, ii) energy and environment, iii) construction and infrastructure, iv) agro-food, and v) health and quality of life.
Extrusion systems have been used in food processing for over 50 years. The method combines mixing of the ingredients and heating. It is commonly used to produce breakfast cereals, bread, snacks or pet food.