World Food Safety Day: Idugel Group's Commitment to Wholemeal Flour

Today is a crucial day in the global calendar: World Food Safety Day. On this occasion, the Idugel Group recognizes the responsibility we share with the global agribusiness to provide safe, nutritionally balanced and affordable food.

Our meticulous approach to food safety permeates every aspect of our operation, from optimization of the grain milling process the industrial equipment maintenance. It’s an approach that’s reflected in all our products and services, but perhaps nowhere is it more evident than in our work with wholemeal and reconstituted flour.

A wholemeal flour Whole wheat flour is made by grinding the whole wheat grain. This grain consists of the endosperm (rich in starch), germ (packed with nutrients), and bran (a source of dietary fiber). Whole wheat flour, therefore, contains all three components of the wheat grain. Reconstituted flour, on the other hand, is made by combining white flour with wheat bran and wheat germ in specific proportions to mimic the composition of whole wheat flour.

Pioneering and Innovation: The Use of the Stone Mill by the Idugel Group

In the world of grain milling, the Idugel Group has stood out for its innovative approach to ensuring the quality and authenticity of its products. Specifically, the pioneering use of stone mills in partnership with United Milling Systems, from Denmark, has allowed the Idugel Group to produce flours that are fully compliant with legislation.

The Brazilian standard that regulates whole foods, published by ANVISA, establishes that for a food to be considered whole, it must have at least 30% of its ingredients of whole origin and not have a quantity of refined ingredients greater than this proportion (source). This means that the authenticity of a wholemeal flour depends crucially on the milling process used.

This is where the Idugel Group’s stone mill stands out. Unlike conventional mills that separate and grind the endosperm, germ and bran separately, the stone mill grinds the entire grain at once. This process preserves the integrity of the grain, ensuring that the flour produced contains all parts of the wheat grain in natural proportions.

The stone mill approach also avoids the need for flour reconstitution. Instead of having to add bran and germ to white flour to mimic the composition of whole wheat flour, the stone mill produces a truly whole wheat flour in one go.

This grinding method not only meets the requirements of the legislation, but also results in a product that is more nutritious and tasty. Wholemeal flour produced through the stone mill retains more nutrients and has a richer, more complex flavor.

Furthermore, the Idugel Group's stone grinding process is in line with the company's commitments to sustainability in agribusiness. Stone milling is an energy-efficient technology, which helps reduce the carbon footprint of flour production.

For all these reasons, Idugel Group’s stone mill is a shining example of how innovation and pioneering can lead to superior products that meet and exceed regulatory standards. It is a testament to the company’s commitment to bringing to market real whole grain flours that are nutritious, delicious and sustainable.

Commitment to Food Safety:

At Idugel Group, we strive to ensure maximum safety and quality at every stage of the production process of these flours. This includes wheat milling process, where our advanced systems, such as the Cylinder Bank, ensure precise and uniform grinding.

Our commitment to food safety is still evident in our pneumatic conveying system, which keeps grains and flour away from contamination during transport. This system is complemented by our grain and cereal cleaning technology, which removes impurities before the grinding process.

When dealing with whole and reconstituted flour, food safety is not just a matter of preventing contamination. It is also about ensuring that the final product is rich in essential nutrients. To achieve this, it is important to have a energy efficiency in industrial plants that support the maintenance of nutrients throughout the production process.

Our solutions for organic flours and products aim to preserve the integrity of the grains, ensuring that the whole and reconstituted flour we produce maintains all the nutritional and health benefits of whole grains. In addition, the water addition systems from the Idugel Group ensure uniform hydration of the grains, which is essential for preserving nutrients and producing high-quality flour.

The role of artificial intelligence in food safety cannot be underestimated. At Idugel Group, AI allows us to monitor our production processes in real time, identifying and correcting any deviations before they can affect product quality.

In all these initiatives, our highly qualified team plays a crucial role. They are the lifeblood of our organization, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to ensure food safety in every aspect of our operation.

On this World Food Safety Day, we are proud of our efforts to ensure that the whole and reconstituted flour we produce is safe, nutritious and of high quality. With food safety more important than ever, Idugel Group remains committed to doing its part to ensure a safe food future for all.