What Is a Pasta Dryer?
A pasta dryer is a device specifically designed for the drying phase in the production of dry pasta noodles.
These dryers vary significantly in their complexity, ranging from simple, non-mechanical models for home use to advanced, computer-controlled machines for large-scale production in specialized pasta factories.
Historically, in the regions where pasta was first made, the drying process relied on natural weather conditions, without any mechanical assistance. Today, to enable consistent dried pasta production in various regions and climates, optimal drying techniques have been developed, leading to the creation of the modern pasta dryer.
The drying process in pasta noodle production is critical, involving cycles of moisture removal and reintroduction. Pasta dryers generally employ either a low-temperature drying method, which can take up to 40 hours, or a high-temperature method, which typically lasts around 10 hours.