Process stability in egg powder production
A conversation with Adriaan Goede B.V.
Egg powder production may appear straightforward, but the reality behind the process is far more complex. At Adriaan Goede B.V., approximately two million eggs are processed every day. The company produces various egg powders used in bakery products, sauces and other food applications.
Inside the production facility, three spray dryers (box dryers ) convert liquid egg products into stable powders. Maintaining consistent powder quality requires precise control over the spray drying process.
The challenge of drying egg products
Eggs are a natural raw material, which means product properties can vary depending on feed, environmental conditions and other factors. At the same time, customers expect highly consistent powders with stable functionality.
According to director Gerwin: “Customers today expect the powder to behave exactly the same every time.” This makes process stability essential.
Small deviations, big impact
In spray drying, droplet formation plays a critical role in determining the behavior of the final powder. Even small deviations in the spray pattern can influence drying efficiency and product quality.
“A small deviation in the spray pattern can already affect the final powder quality.”
If droplets become too large, they retain more heat during drying. This can increase the risk of clumping later in storage or processing. The objective is therefore clear: dry the powder as efficiently as possible while maintaining stable product behavior.
Increasing demands from the market
While spray drying technology itself has not fundamentally changed in recent years, customer expectations have increased significantly.
Producers must now meet stricter requirements for:
- microbiological quality
- powder consistency
- colour and functional behaviour
This means tighter process control and deeper technical understanding.
The importance of technology partners
In such a complex process environment, collaboration with technology partners becomes increasingly important. Gerwin emphasized that equipment suppliers must understand the process behind the component.
“In spray drying you don’t just buy a component. You need a partner that understands the process.”
At Raca International, supporting customers with process knowledge is an important part of the collaboration. In addition to supplying nozzle technology, the company works with customers to better understand spray drying conditions and improve process stability.
A dedicated spray drying specialist works closely with customers to analyze process conditions and provide practical advice where needed.
Looking ahead
Despite increasing global competition, Gerwin believes there is a strong future for egg powder production in Europe. The key to remaining competitive lies in quality, process control and product consistency.
By continuously improving process stability and working closely with knowledgeable partners, companies like Adriaan Goede continue to strengthen their position in the global egg powder market.
- Raca International
- +31 (0)252 - 25 55 61
- Arnoudstraat 22 | 2182 DZ
- Hillegom, The Netherlands
- info@raca.nl
Contact
- Raca International BV
- Arnoudstraat 22
- 2182 DZ, Hillegom
- The Netherlands
- +31 (0) 252 25 55 61
- info@raca.nl
Raca International BV is a supplier of replacement nozzles for major brands. The product range includes spray nozzles for the production of powders, produced with high pressure nozzle atomization. All our nozzles are manufactured in our factory with the highest grades of raw material tungsten carbide.
