Grinding Technology for Food & Beverages

In the food industry, consistent, product-friendly grinding determines quality, taste, and the efficiency of downstream processes. Different raw materials place specific requirements on preparation and call for reliable, reproducible grinding technology.

With the MULTICRACKER® grinding machines, MAKOBA offers powerful grinding technology for selected applications in the food and beverage industry. Our technology has already proven itself successfully, especially in grain processing for breweries and distilleries as well as in the preparation of soybeans for plant-based beverages.

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Gentle Grinding for Maximum Product Quality

Many foods are sensitive to excessive mechanical stress or temperature build-up during the grinding process.

MULTICRACKER® technology enables controlled, product-friendly preparation with:

  • uniform particle size distribution
  • low fines content
  • low product heating
  • high process reliability
  • energy-efficient operation
  • low noise emissions
  • high availability and long service life

This ensures consistent production conditions and consistently high product quality.

Typical Applications

Our machines are already used successfully for:

Breweries

For gentle grinding of brewing malt and other brewing raw materials for a reproducible brewing process.

Distilleries

For preparing grain and other raw materials to produce high-quality spirits.

Brewery Industry, Various Types of Beer, Photo by Bohdan Stocek

Plant-Based Beverages

For processing soybeans to produce soy drinks and other plant-based beverages.

Soybeans, photo by Daniela Paola Alchapar

Suitable Raw Materials

Depending on the application, our machines are suitable for, among other things:

  • brewing malt
  • Barley
  • Wheat
  • Corn
  • Rye
  • Soybeans
  • Coffee
  • Nuts
  • Bakery Ingredients
  • baked goods
  • plant-based raw materials
  • Herbs
  • Spices
  • dried fruit & vegetables
  • Meat substitute products
Four spoons with various spices, photo by Mariah Adams

The optimal design of the grinding process is tailored individually to the product, desired particle size, and process requirements.

Successfully Used in the Food and Luxury Food Industry

MULTICRACKER® technology has already proven itself in selected areas of the food and beverage industry. Well-known companies rely on our grinding technology, particularly for processing brewing malt, grain for distilleries, and plant-based raw materials.

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Developing new applications together

Requirements within the food industry are as diverse as its products.

In addition to the established applications, MAKOBA works continuously with customers and partners on new possible uses for MULTICRACKER® technology. Through grinding trials with original products and close technical collaboration, we develop tailored solutions for new raw materials and production processes.

Why MULTICRACKER®?

Our machines impress with:

  • gentle product handling
  • reproducible grinding results
  • high energy efficiency
  • low wear
  • robust industrial design
  • compact design
  • easy integration into existing production lines
  • custom adaptation to the respective process

Consulting and Grinding Trials

Would you like to check whether MULTICRACKER® technology is suitable for your food or beverage process?

We would be happy to advise you personally and, upon request, carry out grinding trials with your original products. This gives you reliable results for your application even before an investment decision is made.

Speak with our experts or arrange a grinding trial with your product.

Application Areas in the Following Industries

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Animal Feed
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Agriculture
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