Powders and flours
Chickpea flour packaging machine
Demand for chickpea flour and other pulse flours is growing in gluten-free and high-protein products. They are fine powders that compact, and they are often packed in the same facilities as other flours, so cleaning between batches matters.
At YM Packaging we design lines with auger fillers for these flours, in consumer bags and doypacks with zip.
Packing chickpea flour: the challenges
- Fine powder: controlling dispersion during filling.
- Allergens and gluten: fast, thorough cleaning between products.
- Variable density: dosing must stay accurate.
- Premium formats: doypacks with zip for specialist shops.
Common packs for chickpea flour
Recommended machines
EPY horizontal packaging machine
Doypacks with zip from premade pouches, 20 to 70 bags/min.
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A typical chickpea flour packing line
- Flour infeed via enclosed conveying.
- Dosing with an auger filler.
- Filling and sealing of the bag or doypack.
- Checkweighing and metal detection.
- Case packing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you avoid cross-contamination with other flours?
With stainless steel machines, accessible contact parts and cleaning procedures between batches. We take this into account when designing the line.
Do you pack other pulse flours?
Yes, for example lentil or pea flour, by adjusting the filler recipe.
Which format do you recommend?
For mass retail, flat-bottom or pillow bags; for specialist shops, doypacks with zip.
