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Powders and flours
Almond flour packaging machine
Almond flour is a high-fat powder: it tends to clump, does not flow like a cereal flour and oxidises in contact with air. It is a high-value product where dosing accuracy and shelf life are key.
At YM Packaging we pack nut flours with auger fillers, inert gas (nitrogen) flushing and formats such as the doypack with zip.
Packing almond flour: the challenges
- Fat and clumping: the product forms lumps and flows poorly.
- Oxidation: fat turns rancid with oxygen; inert gas flushing helps preserve it.
- Expensive product: dosing must be highly accurate.
- Allergens: careful cleaning between batches.
Common packs for almond flour
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A typical almond flour packing line
- Product infeed.
- Dosing with an auger filler.
- Bag filling and sealing, with inert gas flushing if required.
- Checkweighing and metal detection.
- Case packing.
Frequently asked questions
Can almond flour be packed with inert gas?
Yes. Inert gas flushing displaces oxygen from the bag and helps slow fat oxidation.
How do you dose such a high-fat powder?
With an auger filler adapted to the product. We configure and test it with your flour.
Do you pack other nut flours?
Yes, such as hazelnut or pistachio flour, with the same technology.
