Technology Series

Pasta Institute of Technology publishes occasional papers in the technical series to help people make better pasta. These papers include information on the art and science of making good pasta. Some articles are oriented towards making pasta at home while others are oriented towards industrial production.

See links below to download papers in the technology series.

Current papers in the Technology Series:

Occasional Paper - 1 "Dry pasta lines" by Leonard J. DeFrancisci

Occasional Paper - 2 "Extrusion screw speed and fit affecting pasta quality" by Leonard J. DeFrancisci

Occasional Paper - 3 "Sanitary Design of Equipment: Active and Passive Measures" by Leonard J. DeFrancisci

Occasional Paper - 6 "The Theory of Pasta Drying as Implemented in DEMACO Long Goods Dryers"