Pellets are the most flexible semi-finished product in the snack industry.

This market of snack pellets is expanding quickly and is anticipated to see exponential growth by 2029. They are created by extruding a wide range of components, including cereal flours, potato derivatives, vegetable powder and more.

In addition, the demand for low-fat cereal-based snack pellets is anticipated to increase due to consumers’ preference for healthy foods, which will contribute to the market’s expansion in the years to come. Brands and producers may enjoy a convenient alternative to snacks with pellet-frying line snacks.

Expandable snack food products are made utilizing the extrusion technique on pellet frying lines. Pellet snack production is more affordable, versatile, and has a higher return on investment than other snack food products.

Continue reading to know the main features of snack pellets.

1. Durable: Pellets are a great technique to extend the shelf life of fresh foods since they can be processed and kept for a long period while remaining fresh.
2. Flexible: Pellets are a semi-finished product that may be used to create snacks that are ready to eat and have distinctive flavors and flavor combinations.
3. Variety: The manufacture of snacks with different textures is made possible by the variety of raw ingredients and the carefully monitored processing conditions.
4. Healthy: Foods with less oil are very important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The pellets are a healthy snack alternative since less oil is needed to cook them.

Global demand for snack pellets has increased significantly over the past ten years, and Fabcon India, established in 1981, has been instrumental in meeting this need by providing machinery that incorporates the most recent advancements in the field of snack pellet processing.