The term “size enlargement” includes a number of processes that purposely combine small particles into large permanent masses in which the initial primary units are still identifiable. Applications in food processing are surprisingly numerous and are becoming increasingly important as more “structured” foods are developed. Size enlargement operations are used in the process industries with different aims such as improving handling and flowability, reducing dusting or material losses, producing structural useful forms, enhancing appearance, etc.
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(2005). Size Enlargement. In: Food Powders. Food Engineering Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-27613-0_7
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