Insta-Pro International, a Division of Triple "F",  Inc., has developed a process for creating heat with friction.  This equipment was developed in the early 60's and was placed on the market in the U.S. in 1969.  It now enjoys location in 37 countries in the world with several hundred extruders of two types in operation. The use of "Dry Extrusion" is utilized in several basic ways, those being as follows: Cooking, Sterilization, Expansion, Dehydration, and Stabilization. Cooking: The use of the Insta-Pro Dry Extrusion method in cooking is primarily related to inhibitor destruction.  With an extremely short processing time and oxygen-free atmosphere, there is very little effect on the protein, energy, or vitamin content of the product.  In addition, there is  less browning reaction because of the oxygen free atmosphere.

Sterilization: The heat and pressure produced in the Insta-Pro Extruder can be utilized for bacterial destruction, mold, and yeast destruction.  These are natural ingredients that occur on almost all living plant material and can be very harmful with respect to storage.   Expansion: The continuous pressure, cooking, and sudden release of pressure allows for the gelatinization of starch cells, oil cell rupture, and shaping and texturizating the product. Dehydration: Within certain parameters, a 50% loss in moisture can be achieved through the extrusion process.  This allows for dehydrating many products which have too high a moisture level for storage. Stabilization: The use of heat and pressure can also be used to inactivate enzymes such as would occur in rice bran or various other ingredients causing rapid destruction of the nutritional properties. The "Dry Extrusion Process" has been developed for a low capital investment, low energy input, and a controlled automatic process.  It is engineered to fit all sizes and types of installations, with a minimum amount of training required for the operator.  It is easily maintained, and the wear is controlled. The "Dry Extrusion Process" is now being used to process oil seeds, grains, high moisture fresh ingredients, protein from animal, fish, or milk origin, and various combinations of these things.  With more emphasis on efficiency, cost of production, and becoming self-reliant in foods, the Insta-Pro Extruder is playing a larger role in local processing of feed and food.