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High quality calcium salts are essential nutrients for infant nutrition. Tricalcium citrate, a biobased mineral salt, is the most widely used organic mineral salt in this sensitive application due to its excellent nutritional suitability, i.e. high bioavailability and compatibility. In the context of the production of powdered infant milk, the calcium salt can be introduced by liquid means before the drying stage. However, the abrasive character of the calcium salt as well as its ability to generate deposits during the heating phase can have a negative impact on production. This results in a decrease in performance, an increase in cleaning time and frequency, and premature wear of the installation. These problems and the associated costs can be greatly reduced if the calcium salt is introduced dry to the base powder. To do this, two prerequisites must be met: an ingredient of impeccable quality and high-performance powder processing equipment. Jungbunzlauer M1098 Micronized Ultrafine Tricalcium Citrate is a highly dispersible calcium salt that allows infant milk to be easily prepared by hand without sediment and thus ensures reliable calcium content for the infant. It is approved for dosing dry mixes, as it meets the strictest microbiological requirements. In addition, Jungbunzlauer offers special multi-layer packaging, which allows the calcium salt to be safely transferred to the high-hygiene-classified dosing/mixing unit. Leading producers of nutritional products rely on Gericke technology for the formulation and dry blending of nutritional products and food supplements for infants and adults. The very high precision of the recipes, the traceability and the efficiency of the mixing guarantee constant quality. Fully automated processes incorporate highly accurate gravimetric dosing equipment and mixers that homogenize base powder with carbohydrates, minerals, trace elements, probiotic supplements and flavors. Dry mixing plants are carried out discontinuously or continuously. These reliable and energy-efficient technologies can be tested in Gericke's test centers at a capacity of 4 t/h.

As a result, many formula milk producers have increased the profitability of their operations by switching from wet to dry addition of calcium by combining Jungbunzlauer's high-quality tricalcium citrate with powder dosing and mixing systems. by Gericke.