Tune In: Taiwan-Designed Production Line Rolls 36-Layer Paratha Automatically
Automated dough lamination is transforming regional flatbread production, as seen in the high-volume manufacturing of authentic 36-layer frozen parathas in Bangladesh. While operators supervise the line, the machinery emulates traditional hand-layering techniques through precise Z-direction folding and pressing to deliver a distinctively flaky consistency once cooked. ANKO Food Machine, Taiwan’s top food machinery manufacturer, is holding an online event on August 20 to demonstrate how its machinery can increase production capacity while maintaining consistent product quality.
ANKO’s solution breaks down the complex paratha-making process into four automated stages: wrapping the margarine, layer folding, forming, and pressing. To achieve the most authentic, buttery, and crisp texture, ANKO’s regional experts recommend a target of 16 to 24 layers for optimal results. While a standard flatbread production line typically requires a custom layout to fit the facility, it can be fully adapted to accommodate specific dough-resting times and layering requirements.
In one notable case, a food manufacturer of flour and other derivatives in Bangladesh sought ANKO’s assistance and successfully launched a high-capacity paratha production line to expand its food product portfolio. Another client scaled its daily output from 12,000 to 100,000 parathas with ANKO’s help—representing a production increase of over 700% for the Bangladeshi firm—while also improving the product’s visual appeal and texture, making the cooked paratha significantly fluffier.
ANKO invites brand owners, food industry leaders, and supply chain professionals interested in manufacturing products such as parathas, chapattis, tortillas, and other flatbreads to participate in its upcoming event on August 20th. Titled “Paratha Market Trends and Automation Insights,” the event will feature both a webinar and a live demonstration, giving attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas and gain critical insights before taking the next step.
With successful paratha production lines already running in Bangladesh, India, Africa, Thailand, and Canada, ANKO backs its machinery with turn-key solutions, food lab testing, and custom recipe consultations.