When we were asked by the publisher to put together a book on current
practices in pasta and semolina manufacture there was no hesitation on our
part. It appeared to us that there had not been such a book for too long and
we hope that we have achieved our aim. We felt that for some time now
there has been a need for a book which examined the latest technologies in
a practical way. To this end we have obtained contributions from some of
the manufacturers at the leading edge of technological development in
semolina milling and pasta manufacture.
In keeping with our aim of producing a practical guide to this industry, in
addition to the general information given, some of the chapters also include
trouble shooting sections.
Occasional reference is made in the text to particular manufacturers’
names and items of equipment. In no case should any such reference be
taken to imply endorsement by the authors over any similar product.