Author: Clextral

“Creating a great product requires a 360°view of customer expectations and a deep understanding of how the product is processed,” said Gilles Maller introducing Galaxy Texturization Technology, Clextral’s groundbreaking patented technology for Vegetable Protein Texturization.

Redefining alternative protein textures

Galaxy Technology sets a new standard by creating softer, more flexible textures and producing large whole cut pieces. The products obtained are equivalent to that of meat or fish.

“This innovative equipment is a game-changer for the market, delivering unmatched product performance.”

Transforming protein texture with innovative technologies

Totally new, this technology combines the principle of a shearcell fibration process and the continuous extrusion process.

The protein material is cooked in the extruder which continuously feeds the dynamic die. The structure and orientation of the fibers are different – in particular, the final structure of the product is due to the shearing and cooling of the dynamic die.

The Galaxy Texturing Technology enables a throughput up to 400kg per hour.

Exploring the universe of possibilities of extruded alternative protein

Continuous technology developed on the extrusion platforms opens up infinite possibilities for parameterization and modularity (temperatures, cooking, cooling, pressure, shear rate, screw profile and speed, residence time, etc.). Mastering this flexibility is key to product innovation and creation of new texture.

Pioneering innovation and elevating the standard of alternative protein products

Clextral is the pioneer and expert, since the 80’s, in the texturization and fibration of vegetable proteins by extrusion. With more than 35 years of experience in plant-based proteins, it offers its customers a flexible technology to create ever more realistic and tasty products while maintaining the highest nutritional profile. Its process team has developed proven recipes using soy and peas, and continues to explore the texturization of protein-rich raw materials, including a wide variety of pulses and even insect proteins.

Meet the Clextral USA team at the Food tech Summit Mexico, October 2 & 3, 2024, Booth 3516, so that, together, we can grow your business and be at the forefront of tomorrow’s food challenges.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information about your future Clextral equipment!

Clextral Alternative protein sample textured with Galaxy

Clextral Galaxy Texturization Technology

Clextral Large piece of product with Galaxy Technology

Clextral, a pioneer in extruded plant proteins, offers cutting-edge technologies to meet tomorrow’s food challenges. With over 35 years’ experience, our company stands out for its technological innovations dedicated to the production of alternative proteins, offering tasty, realistic, 100% plant-based products.

Advanced extrusion technologies

Our twin-screw extrusion technology enables us to produce HME (High Moisture Extrusion) and TVP (Texturized Vegetable Proteins) with unmatched efficiency. Thanks to our expertise and our complete production lines, it is possible to create ultra-realistic and tasty meat and fish analogues, meeting consumers’ growing needs for sustainable and healthy alternatives to meat products. Clextral has placed innovation at the heart of its strategy for many years, to best satisfy this large market.

Innovation for performance: HCD Technology

Innovation, the keystone of our approach, is represented by our High Capacity Die technology (HCD): this efficient advance enables us to produce up to 2,500 lbs. of alternative proteins per hour, meeting the high-productivity requirements of the meat and fish analog market. The HCD technology, with its double parallel output, doubles production capacity while maintaining consistent quality. This technology ensures that both product belts exit at the same speed, in a continuous flow, guaranteeing identical stretching, hardness and fibration characteristics.

Clextral commitments: durability, productivity, adaptability

Clextral is committed to providing sustainable food solutions for the future. Our flexible technology enables us to create even more realistic and tasty products, while optimizing production costs. HCD not only increases productivity, but also reduces energy costs and initial investments thanks to the optimized size of the extruders.

Inspired by global trends, our R&D team has created recipes adapted to a wide variety of raw materials. Our process flexibility fosters innovation and the use of differentiating ingredients, allowing us to meet consumer expectations in terms of taste and texture.

Meet the Clextral USA team at Plant Based World Expo North America, at the Javits Center in New-York (NY) from September 11 to 12, 2024, so that, together, we can grow your business and be at the forefront of tomorrow’s food challenges. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information about your future Clextral equipment!