What is Infant Formula Powder? Infant formula powder is a nutritionally engineered substitute for breast milk, formulated to meet the dietary needs of newborns and infants. These powders are composed of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, fats, and minerals, and must adhere to the highest safety, purity, and consistency standards. Inconsistent particle size in infant formula can impact solubility, flow behavior during packaging, and even the safety of the product.
Why is Sieving Important for Infant Formula? Uniform particle size is critical to maintaining the consistency and performance of infant formula. Fine powders must dissolve rapidly in water without clumping, while oversized or agglomerated particles can cause sedimentation, poor mixing, and even contamination risks during production. Traditional screening systems often struggle with hygroscopic behavior, static cling, and mesh blinding, all of which can compromise product uniformity and safety.
Elcan Industries has experience working with sensitive, food-grade materials like infant formula powders, including protein-based and fortified formulations. Our Hi-Sifter high-energy sieving system is ideal for achieving particle sizes down to 44 microns with a gentle yet effective action that breaks up soft agglomerates without degrading sensitive nutritional components. The system’s vertical energy prevents screen mesh blinding and maintains throughput, even with fine, low-density powders. For even more challenging separations, our Allgaier tumbler screener features an air knife cleaning system, which removes static buildup and keeps the mesh consistently clean. Our state of the art toll processing facility offers companies processing capabilities and testing to benchmark material performance.
