Hot technology for chilled and frozen foods.

Author(s) : FLICKINGER B.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Trends in machinery design for modified atmosphere packaging of chilled foods are discussed and illustrated. Spiral belt freezers with new air circulation systems to improve product temperatures and increase intervals between defrosts are reviewed. A 5-day running period between defrosts at -35 deg C air temperature with a throughput of 3,600 pounds/hour has been achieved. Details are also given of the refrigeration systems for these freezers. G.R.S.

Details

  • Original title: Hot technology for chilled and frozen foods.
  • Record ID : 1994-1610
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Food Eng. int. - vol. 18 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1993/06
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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