Difference between cassava flour and starch processing line

We all know that the composition of cassava flour and cassava starch is different, so there are differences in the processing lines of cassava flour and cassava starch. In the cassava processing industry, understanding the difference between cassava flour and starch processing lines is crucial for manufacturers and investors.

So in this article, Henan Jinrui, as a leading manufacturer of cassava processing equipment, will elaborate on the differences between cassava flour and starch production lines from the perspective of processing section and processing equipment.

Cassava flour and starch processing line

1. Difference between cassava flour and starch processing steps

Both cassava flour and cassava starch are processed from cassava tubers and need to go through the cleaning and crushing process steps. However, due to their different ingredients, there are also different process steps in the cassava flour and cassava starch production lines.

Peeling step for cassava flour processing line: Due to the toxicity of cassava skin, a peeling machine is needed to peel the cassava in the cassava flour production line. However, for the cassava starch production line, the toxicity of the cassava skin can be removed through separation and extraction processing steps. The cassava starch production line does not include a peeling step. This is one of the differences between cassava flour and starch production lines.

Cassava peeling machine

Separation step for cassava starch processing line: Cassava starch does not contain fiber impurities, so the separation step is the difference between between cassava flour and starch production lines. The centrifuge sieve and fine fiber sieve are used to remove fiber impurities in the cassava flour slurry in the cassava starch production line.

Extraction step for cassava starch processing line: The cassava pulp after the separation step contains impurities such as cell fluid and protein. Therefore, in the cassava starch production line, the cassava pulp also needs to go through a extraction step to remove cell fluid and protein, which also is the difference between cassava flour and starch process steps. And the hydrocyclone station will be used in the extraction step.

Separation and extraction equipment

As we have mentioned before, in addition to the different processing steps, the cassava flour and starch processing lines also have some similarities. The following are the common processing steps of cassava flour and cassava starch.

Washing step: Whether cassava is processed into cassava flour or cassava starch, it needs to go through a washing process. Dry sieve and paddle washing machine are equipment used in the washing process of cassava flour and starch production lines to remove impurities on the surface of cassava.

Grinding step: In the cassava flour and cassava starch processing lines, the washed cassava needs to go through the grinding process step. The cutting machine and rasper are the processing equipment used to grind the cassava into pulp.

Cassava cleaning equipment

Drying step: Flash dryer is the processing equipment for drying cassava flour and cassava starch in the processing lines.

Sieving and packaging step: For a complete cassava flour and cassava starch processing line, the processed cassava flour and cassava starch will go through sieving machines and packaging machines for storage and sales of cassava flour and cassava starch.

2. Difference between cassava flour and starch processing equipment

Since the processing sections of cassava flour and cassava starch are different, the processing equipment in the cassava flour and cassava starch production lines are also different. As we mentioned earlier in the differences between cassava flour and starch processing steps, the peeling machine in the cassava flour production line is used for the cassava peeling process, and the centrifugal sieve and hydrocyclone station in the cassava starch production line are used for the separation and extraction process of cassava starch.

Cassava flour and starch process machine

The above mainly introduce differences between cassava flour and cassava starch production lines from the perspective of processing steps and processing equipment.

Understanding these differences can help in choosing the right product for specific applications. If you need more detailed information or have any other questions, welcome to consult us! Henan Jinrui, with 14 years experience of providing the cassava processing machines, will answer you wholeheartedly.