{"id":264,"date":"2025-03-31T01:31:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T14:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.csiro.au\/extrusion-symposium\/?page_id=264"},"modified":"2025-04-03T13:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T02:45:04","slug":"csiro-extrusion-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.csiro.au\/extrusion-symposium\/history\/csiro-extrusion-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Past CSIRO Extrusion Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Discover how CSIRO\u2019s extrusion capabilities have helped companies turn initial ideas into real-world products.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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v2food<\/h3>\n\n

In 2019, CSIRO collaborated with Jack Cowin\u2019s Competitive Foods Australia and Main Sequence Ventures to establish v2food. CSIRO provided extensive R&D support to expediate the development and launch of their plant-based burger patties and mince. This support including long-term hire of the pilot-scale extruder module within the CSIRO Food Innovation Centre for continuous production of texturised vegetable protein (TVP) products. <\/p>\n

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Nutri V<\/h3>\n\n

Nutri V \u2013 an Australian start-up originating from the farming enterprise Fresh Select \u2013 collaborated with CSIRO to transform surplus vegetables into vegetable powders. These powders serve as key ingredients in the creation of Nutri V Goodies, a line of vegetable-based extruded snacks. CSIRO extrusion technology was pivotal in helping Nutri V turn farm waste into new food products.<\/p>\n

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Alt Leather<\/h3>\n\n

\u200bCSIRO researchers assisted Alt Leather<\/a> \u2013 a Melbourne-based start-up \u2013 in developing a 100% bio-based leather alternative by providing access to specialised extrusion equipment and expertise through the Kick-Start program. This support enabled the company to refine and scale their material production processes. Additionally, participation in CSIRO\u2019s RISE Accelerator program facilitated connections with international manufacturing systems, aiding in the successful production of handbags and footwear, and positioning the company for global expansion.<\/p>\n

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Bestie Kitchen<\/h3>\n\n

\u200bCSIRO supported Bestie Kitchen through its Kick-Start program, with the support of CSIRO extrusion and product development teams. The collaboration led to the development of natural, therapeutic gummy chews for pets, produced through high moisture extrusion. The team assisted in formulating carrier systems and processing methods to produce microbially safe and stable products incorporating nutraceutical ingredients aimed at enhancing pet health. \u200b<\/p>\n

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Valorising Food Waste<\/h3>\n\n

CSIRO developed an innovative method to convert food-grade waste like apple pomace\u2014a nutritious but often discarded by-product of juicing\u2014into shelf-stable, functional food ingredients. This process stabilises the pomace to prevent degradation while preserving its nutritional value, making it suitable for use in powders, flakes, pastes, and pellets across a range of food products including cereals, snacks, smoothies, and baked goods. This approach presents a valuable commercial opportunity for creating sustainable, nutrient-rich products from underutilised biomass.<\/p>\n

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Dairy, Fruit & Vegetable Snacks<\/h3>\n\n

CSIRO supported an international dairy company in developing a model to predict the expansion and texture of dairy and non-dairy extruded snacks. Using CSIRO\u2019s pilot-scale extrusion facility, 88 food-grade snack samples were produced across a range of formulations combining dairy proteins, fruit\/vegetable powders, and starches. Key processing parameters were tested and refined, and samples were characterised for expansion, texture, and hydration properties. The project led to a preliminary modelling framework to guide product development by linking formulation and process conditions to microstructural outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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