Method and process line for producing a dewatered gluten-containing fraction

A method for producing a dewatered gluten-containing fraction, the method comprising:

• A. providing a gluten-containing fraction;
• B concentrating the gluten-containing fraction by centrifugal processing as a function of a determined dry matter content to produce a concentrated gluten-containing fraction;
• C adjusting a pH value and temperature of the concentrated gluten-containing fraction by a temperature-control and metering unit;
• and
• D dewatering the pH value and temperature adjusted concentrated gluten-containing fraction.

A production line for producing a dewatered gluten-containing fraction, the production line comprising:

• a gluten concentrator configured to produce a concentrated gluten-containing fraction using centrifugal processing;
• a temperature-control and metering unit configured to adjust a pH value and temperature of the concentrated gluten-containing fraction;
• and
• a dewatering decanter configured to dewater the pH value and temperature adjusted concentrated gluten-containing fraction to produce a dewatered gluten-containing fraction,
• wherein the gluten concentrator comprises an outlet having a sensor configured to determine a dry matter content of the concentrated gluten-containing fraction in the outlet and a recirculation line configured to recirculate the concentrated gluten-containing fraction into the inlet of the gluten concentrator as a function of the determined dry matter content.