Spray Drying of Amino acids
Spray Drying of Amino acids with the Mini Spray Dryer B-290
Spray drying is a commonly used technique for converting liquid solutions or suspensions into powders. One such application of spray drying is the production of amino acid powders, which have numerous applications in various industries.
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and play a critical role in many physiological processes. Spray drying of amino acids involves atomizing the liquid amino acid solution into fine droplets, which are then dried using hot air to produce a powder.
Amino acid powders have various applications in the food and dietary supplement industries. They are used as a protein supplement, food ingredient, and flavor enhancer. Moreover, amino acid powders are commonly used in the production of sports supplements and nutraceuticals.
Additionally, amino acid powders have applications in the pharmaceutical industry, where they are used in the production of drugs and as an excipient or binder.
Overall, spray drying of amino acids is an effective method for producing a versatile and valuable powder that has numerous applications in various industries.
Please see the application note No. 428 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.
