A new 16-stream die developed by Baker Perkins increases the output capability of the company’s coextrusion systems for snacks. The die, previously with a maximum of 12 streams, is a key part of Baker Perkins’ CoEx Master Systems, which produces snacks with a cereal exterior and filled interior. Exterior forms include standard square shapes; pillows in novel patterns such as chevrons, waves and trapeziums; tubes; bars; and wafers, in sizes ranging from bite-size to sticks. Fillings can be virtually any color or flavor, according to the company.