Steaming Process – ADDAMS Thermal Conditioning Systems
Gentle Heat. Powerful Results. Functional Transformation.
The Steaming Process at ADDAMS is a precise, controlled thermal treatment in which moist heat is applied to grains, pulses, legumes, oilseeds, herbs, leaves, and nuts. Steaming is used to soften outer layers, inactivate enzymes, sanitize surfaces, and prepare products for dehulling, flaking, drying, or milling. It is especially valuable in food and feed processing where functional texture, safe handling, and improved digestibility are required.
Why Use ADDAMS Steaming Systems?
- Loosening Hulls for Easier Dehulling or Peeling
- Enhances Flavour, Texture, and Digestibility
- Kills Microbes, Fungi & Insects Naturally
- Improves Efficiency in Milling & Pressing
- Customizable Dwell Time & Steam Intensity
Steaming Applications by Crop Type
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Material Type |
Steaming Purpose |
Processing Benefit |
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Grains (e.g., rice, barley) |
Pre-soften husks, partially gelatinize starch |
Improves polishing, parboiling, or milling |
|
Pulses & Legumes (e.g., soybeans) |
Loosen skin, neutralize anti-nutrients |
Better dehulling, improved digestibility |
|
Oilseeds (e.g., sunflower, flax) |
Conditions for pressing or cracking |
Higher oil yield, reduced enzyme activity |
|
Herbs & Leaves (e.g., moringa) |
Surface sanitation, enzyme deactivation |
Enhanced drying and nutrient retention |
|
Nuts (e.g., peanuts, almonds) |
Loosen skin (testa) before peeling |
Easier processing, better texture |
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Spices (e.g., cardamom, turmeric) |
Sanitize and soften for slicing or drying |
Cleaner processing, improved flavour |
ADDAMS Steaming Equipment Features
ADDAMS steaming systems combine hygiene, durability, and efficiency, built for integration into food-grade and industrial lines:
- Steam Chambers & Continuous Flow Tunnels
- Rotary Steam Conditioners
- Pressure-Controlled Steam Injection Systems
- Temperature & Humidity Sensors with PLC Control
- Stainless Steel, Food-Grade Construction
Heat That Works for You
The ADDAMS steaming process prepares your crops for faster, safer, and cleaner processing while improving shelf life, yield, and sensory quality. Whether you’re producing ready-to-cook pulses, flake-grade grains, or clean herbs, ADDAMS steaming technology delivers results.
Let’s Build Your Steam Line
ADDAMS engineers design and tailor steam conditioning systems to meet your specific crop, capacity, and downstream processing needs. From stand-alone units to integrated thermal lines, we deliver end-to-end efficiency.
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