Timing is everything! Under-mixing can lead to uneven distribution of ingredients throughout the batch, resulting in a final product that is over or under fortified. Over-mixing wastes energy, time and reduces throughput and can result in stratification or un-mixing.
Although target mix times are usually well-known for specific formulations, many factors influence the optimum time needed for an individual batch including wear of equipment, lot-to-lot variation of raw materials, or environmental conditions.
