Advanced twin-screw extruder designed for both dry and high-moisture Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP).

The GEA Xtru Twin 42 is designed to handle multiple stages of the production process, including extrusion, forming, and cooking. Its thermal stability and process repeatability provide reliable, high-performance results for large-scale production with high energy efficiency and operational cost-effectiveness.
Paired with the GEA Texturizer ® or the GEA Die Cutter, it enables the creation of realistic protein fibers that mimic the muscle structure found in meat products, making it ideal for plant-based food production.
This combination ensures the development of high-quality, meat-like textures, offering a versatile solution for a variety of plant-based protein products.
The GEA Texturizer ® plays a crucial role in achieving an authentic texture. The Texturizer ensures a gradual temperature reduction during cooling, which is essential for obtaining the correct viscosity and homogeneous fiber development. This results in a texture that closely resembles meat, making it ideal for products like plant-based burgers, strips, and chunks.

Protein denaturation and texturization.
Collaborations with leading universities in Europe have enabled GEA to exceed traditional fiber-length limits, achieving a more realistic texture, while partnerships with industry leaders in TVP processing have led to a unique screw configuration optimized for legume-based extrusion.
Building on these advancements, GEA turns ideas into reality by testing customer formulations directly on its pilot lines, providing a concrete assessment of product feasibility. The company’s technological experts validate the suitability of raw materials through advanced laboratory analysis to ensure optimal quality and performance. GEA also works closely with customers to co-develop innovative, customized product solutions, offering scalable extrusion technologies tailored to support each customer’s specific production goals.


Extrusion technology that drives innovation in Texturized Vegetable Proteins.

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The new GEA Application and Technology Center (ATC) in Sarstedt, south of Hannover, is neither a showroom nor a substitute for a lab. It is a place for testing, data collection and early decisions. This is where it becomes clear whether a biological concept can become a robust industrial process. That step is bigger than it may seem.

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