This work aimed to investigate the fluidized bed agglomeration and drying of a plant protein powder blend using açaí pulp binder in order to improve the powder physical and handling properties. The agglomeration improved the powder physical properties, facilitating its use in industrial and domestic applications. The açai pulp was a suitable binder since it provided a particle size increase as well as a powder incorporated with anthocyanins. The best condition (T= 75 ˚C, Q = 3.0 mL/min) resulted in the highest values of process yield and particle size, as well as a powder with an acceptable moisture content.
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