Plant protein producers turn crops such as peas and soybeans into ingredients for food and beverage formulations. In wet processing, protein-rich liquid streams may require concentration and drying before further use. Feed composition, viscosity, heat sensitivity, and desired powder characteristics influence equipment selection, while cleaning needs and available utilities shape how systems fit into the facility.
Evaporators concentrate suitable liquid streams, and spray dryers convert liquid feeds into powders, with conditioning and cooling incorporated where needed. Blakeslee Equipment helps producers evaluate feed properties, moisture targets, production capacity, and process integration requirements, then coordinates with manufacturers to identify evaporation and drying equipment suited to their plant protein applications.
