Huber Free-Flow Additives
for the Food Industry
Delivering Sustainable Customer Solutions Through
Advanced Product Technology and Custom Application Support
Anti-caking silica and
silicate products designed
specifically for powdered
food products
A
t Huber Engineered Materials, we understand the headaches associated with manufacturing powdered food
products. Caking and lumping can create serious problems during production, processing, storage and customer
use. Huber has solved these problems for hundreds of customer applications with its outstanding line-up of
high-performing silica and silicate products and stands ready to remedy your issues today. Through advanced product
technology and custom application development, Huber can provide the optimal solution for your application.
Typical Huber Silica and Silicate Product Properties
*Carrying capacity for water: wt. liquid / (wt. liquid + wt. silica) x 100
** Median particle size determined by laser diffraction
*** BET
These typical product properties cannot be considered as specifications. Huber Engineered Materials, part of J.M. Huber Corporation, strives for quality, consistency
and reliability. Huber’s precipitated silica and silicates comply with various global regulatory requirements. Please contact Huber for specific information regarding
regulatory approvals. Silica products manufactured by Huber have Kosher and Pareve as well as Kosher for Passover approvals.
How Do Huber Silicas and Silicates Work?
While Huber produces a broad range of silica and silicate products for powdered food
applications, the general approach to solving caking and lumping problems is as follows:
Coating the surface of powder, thereby reducing interparticle interactions
Interspersing and preventing interparticle interactions
Preferentially absorbing moisture to prevent bridging between particles
Absorbing fats and oils to prevent non-aqueous bridging between particles
Benefits of Huber Free-Flow Additives
•Increased production throughput
Free-flowing powder offers faster production rates and increased capacity
•Reduced production downtime and maintenance
Reduce or eliminate the need to stop equipment to
clean out “clogged” powder
•Improved product quality and consistency
Less off-spec or reject material from lumping and caking
Formulating Tips
•Huber silicas and silicates must be blended carefully with the powdered food product; metering equipment should be used and care taken to ensure the product is blended well
•Selecting the proper particle size anti-caking agent can reduce dusting; particles that are too large relative to the host cannot adhere to the host and thus create dust; the use of excessive amounts of anti-caking agent beyond what is needed to coat the surface of the host can result in dust
•In many applications, the Huber silica or silicate can be added just prior to the spray dryer (or drying step) to ensure good contact with the substrate; screw conveyors feeding to a
dosing system are typically used
Huber: A Partner You Can Depend On
•Experience
Huber has been solving the caking and lumping problems of
powdered food producers for over 60 years
•High-performing products
Huber offers a broad range of anti-caking silica and silicate products
designed specifically for powdered food products
•Custom application support
Huber provides custom application development in our dedicated
food technology laboratory to ensure the optimal solution is
provided for our customers
•Quality and GMP
Huber’s production facilities are ISO certified and operate under
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
•Assurance of supply
Huber has six production facilities globally, offering supply
assurance and peace of mind
•Increased consumer satisfaction
Improve your customers’ experience with free-flowing,
easy to use food powder products
Huber Specialty Silica Anti-Cake and Free-Flow
Use Recommendations
Food
Applications
Synthetic Silicon
Dioxides
Zeofree®
80
Zeosyl®
110SD
Zeofree®
5161A
Zeofree®
5162
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Synthetic
Calcium Silicate
Zeofree® PLUS
5191
Zeofree® PLUS
5193
Zeothix®
265
Hubersorb®
600
Substrate
Powdered Egg
Non-Dairy Creamer
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Soups and Bouillon
Spice Seasonings
Chocolate Drink Mix
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Cocoa Mix
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Instant Iced Tea
Brewer’s Yeast
Ground Chili Powder
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Low-Fat Brownie Mix
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Cream Soup Mix
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Buttermilk Biscuit Mix
Pound Cake Mix
Cornbread Mix
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Pizza Mix
Dried Sauce Mix
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Pork Spice Blend
Gravy Mix
Monocalcium Phosphate
Flour
Cane Sugar
Powder Gum
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Drink Mix
Instant Tomato Soup
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Shredded Cheese
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Sugar Substitute
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Sodium Bicarbonate
Sweet Whey
Cinnamon
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Garlic Powder
Salt
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HVP Powder*
Tomato Powder
••= Superior Performance
•= Good Performance
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The recommendations in this chart are based on testing performed in Huber’s laboratories. Actual results may vary depending on the specific ingredients.
*Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) Powder
Huber Engineered Materials
The Trusted and Reliable Global Source for Specialty Silicas
Oostende
Belgium
Etowah
Tennessee
Havre de Grace
Maryland
Hamina
Finland
Qingdao
China
Jhagadia
India
Shanghai
China
Huber Silica Manufacturing Facilities
Huber Silica Technology Centers
Contact Huber today for more information and to order a sample of our high-performing specialty silica products:
Huber Silica Europe
Tel: +358 (0)20 791 3500
Fax: +358 (0)20 791 3502
Huber Silica U.S.
Tel: 800-704-8254
Fax: 410-939-7304
Huber Silica India
Tel: +91 22 28474607
Fax: +91 22 28476066
Huber Silica China
Tel: (+86 21) 6154-8388
Fax: (+86 21) 6154-8499
Web: www.hubersilicas.com • Email: [email protected]
THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Refer to Huber’s Standard Conditions of
Sale for the only express warranties applicable to the Huber products. Products incorporating Huber products are not warranted by Huber. In no event is
Huber liable for consequential damages. All Huber silica and silicate products are certified as Kosher, Pareve and Kosher for Passover by Circle K.
Hubersorb®, Zeofree®, Zeosyl® and Zeothix® are used, applied for, or registered as trademarks of the J.M. Huber Corporation for silica or silicate in various
countries around the world.
Silica/Euro/Food/July2013
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