Breakfast cereal producer in Colombia buys British

A new breakfast cereal producer in Colombia has chosen Baker Perkins to supply its first production line. Congrupo, based in Bogota, has ordered a complete Cereal Master EX cooker-extruder and syrup coating system.

The line will include a co-extrusion capability to incorporate fillings with contrasting textures or colours into a cereal outer shell, and will also make a range of directly expanded products. A Baker Perkins syrup preparation and coating system will enable every product to be frosted or glazed to add extra value and raise consumer appeal.

Co-extrusion, a Baker Perkins innovation, extends the capability of the extrusion process by making added-value filled products in eye catching shapes. The technique involves adding a special die, pillow crimper and cream feed system to the basic extruder, and permits innovative fillings of virtually any colour or flavour - creams, fruit pastes or chocolate praline are typical.

The new plant will produce a range that includes multi-coloured fruit hoops, discs with a chocolate sprinkle, and a selection of animal and alphabet shapes as well as co-extruded pillows with different flavours.

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