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TVP & HMEC Processing of Plant Proteins, Europe, (Switzerland)


  • HES-SO Valais Wallis Institute of Life Technologies Rue de l'Industrie Sion, VS, 1950 Switzerland (map)

This course is presented by Dennis Forte & Associates in conjunction with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Western Switzerland Valais (HES-SO Valais). D.Forte & Assoc. have been presenting extrusion training in countries including Australia, Thailand, Norway and New Zealand for more than 20 years.

A Food & Feed Extrusion Technology course is also being offered with additional discounts for those attending both courses.


Overview

Please note, this course will be presented in English.

At a time when the vegetarian and vegan markets are expanding rapidly and there is increasing concern over the environmental sustainability of the continued widespread consumption of animal products, there is an increasing interest in the use of a number of technologies including Extrusion Cooking Technology (ECT) for the processing of Plant-Based Proteins.

ECT may be used to process functional protein ingredients into meat like textures (or “Meat Analogues”) via two distinctly different processes. These are the textured vegetable protein process (TVP, carried out at < 30% moisture) and the high moisture extrusion cooking process (HMEC, carried out at > 60% moisture).

This program will focus upon a discussion of the fundamental raw material requirements and the specific processing techniques (ie processing parameters and die design) required to achieve these two processing technologies.


Who should attend?

This program provides value to those preparing product formulations and planning or running extrusion operations - from engineers, managers and line supervisors, to extruder operators. Note that many topics are quite technical in nature, but we start from basics, assuming no prior knowledge, so that participants can take understanding at a level appropriate to their requirements.


Sponsors

We appreciate support/sponsorship from companies involved in providing equipment and services relevant to Extrusion.


Registration Fee

EUR975 per person

The Registration fee is set in Euro and will vary when converted to other currencies according to fluctuations in exchange rates.

AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS


A 10% discount applies for registrations received by 15 DECEMBER 2023 and paid within 14 days of that date.

An additional 10% discount applies to all course fees for those attending consecutive courses.

An additional 5% discount applies for three or more course registrations received together from the same company.

Special fees for PhD students and non-profit research organisations (limited places available).

Advise on registration form if claiming special fee:

The registration fee includes presentation handouts, lunch and morning & afternoon refreshments.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 12 JANUARY 2024 (late registrations can be accepted, subject to being able to process them and receive payment in time)

To book places at this course, click below to access the registration form.

We will confirm your registration and send an invoice for your registration fees. Fees must be paid prior to the course.

OUR CANCELLATION POLICY


Fees, less a 15% handling charge, will be refunded if participants cancel their registration prior to the closing date for registrations. Fees will not be refunded after that date, but a substitute participant will be accepted at any time.

We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the course if necessary (e.g. due to insufficient registrations). In this case a full refund of fees will be available. Dennis Forte & Associates liability is limited to the registration fee only, and Dennis Forte & Associates cannot be held liable for air fares, accommodation, or other related expenses.


Venue


HES-SO Valais Wallis
Institute of Life Technologies
Campus Energypolis

Rue de I'Industrie 19
CH - 1950 Sion
Switzerland

 

Accommodation

Participants must organise their own accommodation. Some suggestions below.

Further Information & Enquiries


Visit our Contact page, or reach Dennis directly.

Dennis Forte
forte1@iinet.net.au
+61 416261726

Extrusion training can also be offered to companies on-site at their facility, at a level suitable for operators, or for technical staff.


Course Presenter

Mr Dennis Forte a chemical engineer with extensive experience in extrusion processing and die design, having worked with a variety of companies and extruded products, including breakfast cereals and snacks, pet foods and aqua-feeds, pasta, and confectionery.


Books Written by the Course Presenter


Available to course participants at 20% discount to list price.  Limited spare copies will be available for perusal at the course, (orders at the same book cost, plus delivery, will be accepted for delivery after the course).

Food & Feed Extrusion Technology: An Applied Approach to Extrusion Theory

This book contains information on the application of extrusion technology. The second edition of this book is now available in English & Spanish versions.

› Hardcover USD220

The Design of Food Extrusion Dies

This book is unique in providing specific guidance on die design, with worked examples and tutorials.

Hardcover USD250

Food Extrusion Process Scale-Up & Process Transfer

Scaling an extrusion process involves an understanding of many process variables. This book shows how scientific and engineering principles can be used to achieve the required outcome.

Hardcover USD250

Food & Feed Drying Technology: A Practical Approach

This book provides practical information on different drying technologies used across the range of food and feed products. It includes design procedures with examples from the authors’ industrial experience.

Hardcover USD235

Shipping -

› An additional fee for shipping will be charged per order.
› Some jurisdictions may apply additional import duties, charged directly to the receiver of the book/s.


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