Elevate your Gluten-Free Products with Nothum Equipment

Walking through the grocery store today, you will find many different food packaging labels for Keto, Organic, and Gluten-Free.

Over the last decade, the demand for these products has grown, and today’s consumers are educating themselves on healthy food choices. For some, this is a lifestyle choice; while for others, it is a strict diet for personal health reasons.  

Regardless of the consumers’ reasoning, there is a clear need for producing convenience food products that are gluten-free, but also predusted, batter, breaded, and fried. To peruse this market requires specialized equipment to ensure product integrity and prevent cross-contamination. Nothum is here to present two solutions that meet the criteria of gluten-free products: The VersaCoat and HydroFilter. 

Alternatives for Gluten Ingredients 

Flour is a common ingredient used to create a crisp outer layer on fried foods. Wheat-based and all-purpose flours are the most popular choice. However, for those seeking gluten-free ingredients, consider almond, sorghum, and buckwheat flour. 

The VersaCoat is the ideal predusting and breading machine to apply these gluten-free ingredients. One of its key features is its ability to coat both fine and coarse ingredients. When it comes to coating integrity, the incline chain and sifter systems ensure overall product coverage without breaking down your ingredients. 

To enhance texture, there are three “texturing” rollers: soft compression roller to promote flour adhesion to the product, hard compression roller to gently press breading onto the surface of the product, and wirebelt roller to add more product texture. 

Cross Contamination Solutions 

To ensure the quality of your gluten-free products, it’s essential to prevent cross-contamination between production lines.  

Protect your gluten-free products with the HydroFilter. It works by attaching to the infeed and discharge ports of your VersaCoat and SuperFlex hoods. The HydroFilter pulls airborne dust, rubs, flour, and other fine particles through a water-chambered filter, trapping all particles inside the machine and returning clean air back into your facility.  

The HydroFilter is known to reduce airborne allergens and dust by greater than 75%. Ensuring the safety of your product and the health of your line labor. 

As more foods expand into the gluten-free market, it’s time to consider how you can capitalize on this growing trend. Together, the VersaCoat and HydroFilter offer numerous advantages, from their efficient operations to hygienic design. Start elevating your gluten-free production with Nothum machinery!