Extruded Intermediate (Pellet) Products

With over twenty five years of extrusion technology experience, J.R. Short is a world leader in the production and marketing of grain based extruded intermediates for food applications. These extruded intermediates, commonly known as "pellets", must go through one of several expansion processes to become a finished food product.

Our customers, or their co-packers, process our intermediate pellets by deep frying, forced air popping/baking, and pressure puffing. They produce many great tasting sweet or savory snacks, breakfast cereals, and other food products.

Extruded intermediate based food products offer great nutritional values for consumers, as well as excellent margin and new product opportunities to brand owners. Working closely with our customers we develop tailor-made solutions to meet their needs in a variety of food categories and channels.

J.R. Short offers unique market innovation and new product development through our R&D and pilot capabilities for new or custom extruded intermediates.

There are several standard formulas and shapes to choose from, which can be differentiated in the market by expansion methods, seasoning, packaging, marketing position and channel.

Your ingredient selection and processing methods will significantly impact expansion properties. Additional information is available in the ingredient and expansion sections.

Pricing will vary dependent on the ingredient combinations chosen. For additional information on pricing please contact sales/customer service.