Grinding plays a pivotal role in food processing industry specifically in spices where objective is to attain small particle size with uniformity, which results in good flavor, aroma, color retention, and maintaining the quality of spices. During conventional grinding process, temperature rises to above 50 ̊C due to oil present in spices. As a result, not only physical changes as color loss is apparent, but also alter chemical parameters like loss of volatile oils, bioactive compounds and Antioxidantien. These physico-chemical changes during conventional grinding process are then susceptible to oxidation & rancidity, resulting in less shelf life of spices and deteriorate the aroma and flavor.
Hamdard Foods India comprehend these concerns as a way of preservation. Hamdard believes and is committed to give best quality spices to our people. Hamdard developed portfolio of premium Khaalis spices where we use cryogenic grinding technology to manufacture our spices. Cryogenic grinding uses sub-zero temperature grinding due to which not only texture but also physico-chemcial characteristics of spices also gets improved.
Hamdard cryogenic technology helps in more flavor retention than conventional grinding used in industry. Hamdard Khaalis spices have better shelf life, flavor, aroma, color retention, and uniformity in particle size. Cryogenic grinding technology enables the natural oils in spices to solidify, making them brittle and easier to grind into a finer, more consistent powder. This process preserves the essential flavors and aromas while ensuring superior particle uniformity. As a result, when consumers use Hamdard Khaalis fine spice powders in their food, the spices disperse evenly, delivering a rich, balanced taste and aroma without the formation of large specks in the final product.
Table 1: Comparison between Cryogenic and Conventional Grinding
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Parameter |
Cryogenic grinding |
Traditional grinding |
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Energy Consumption |
Low |
High |
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Volatile losses |
Minimum |
Higher |
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Motor Capacity |
Low |
High |
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Control on particle size |
High |
Low |
Hamdard Foods Khaalis Spices Cryogenic Grinding Advantages
- Preservation of flavor and Aroma
During cryogenic grinding, volatile oils are retained in Hamdard Khaalis spices, which results in good flavor, aroma and freshness in the product.
- Improved Powder Consistency
Due to cryogenic grinding, khaalis spices have uniform consistency.
- Preserving Nutritional Value
The cryogenic technology helps to preserve the nutritional content of Hamdard khaalis spices that provides beneficial antioxidant, bioactive compounds and minerals, which may be lost during conventional grinding.
- Reduction in Dust Contamination
The cryogenic process helps to minimize dust during production due to sub-zero temperature processing which help in maintaining the hygiene environment during production.
- Enhance Processing Efficiency
During conventional grinding processing, volatile oils are released which interfere with production process but cryogenic grinding helps to resolve these concern during production and increase production efficiency.
For 120 years, Hamdard has stood as a global benchmark for purity, seamlessly blending a century of heritage with the rigorous precision required by modern international food safety standards. Our legacy is built on an uncompromising commitment to quality that rise above boundaries, ensuring that every product in our portfolio from our premium Khaalis spices to our innovative beverage formulations surpasses both domestic FSSAI regulations and the most stringent global compliance monographs. By integrating advanced cryogenic technology in spices with our expert Research and development, Manufacturing and Marketing team we preserve the soul of our ingredients for the global palate, offering our international partners the same “Khaalis” integrity that has defined the Hamdard name for generations.
Written by:
Sachin Kumar, RM Dhevya, Digvijay Verma, Anshu Ojha, Mohd Sharib
Research and Development Team
Hamdard Foods India
Plot no 12-15, sector -7, Manesar
Gurugram, 122052, Haryana, INDIA
