OBJECT: | Disperse dry powdered Xanthan Gum into water and spices, tomato paste and vinegar. |
PROBLEM: | Xanthan Gum forms lumps that do not disperse readily. |
RESULT: | Sixteen pounds of gum powder can be added into DOWN MODE flow pattern. UP MODE is then used to homogenizer. |
BENEFIT: | 200 gallon batch mixing time is cut from 2 hours down to 15 minutes. Smooth lump free product made. |
EQUIPMENT REPLACED: | Propeller stirrers |
AB MIXER: | Model C-2-1 Reversible Homogenizer |
LINKS: | http://www.ticgums.com/ www.cpkelco.com/products-xanthan-gum.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthan_gum |