Why use liquid nitrogen in food |
Where is it popular in South Africa ? In |
the processed food industry has taken off . |
in the processing rooms to monitor the |
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processing ? |
which applications in particular ? |
This can only further drive the growth of |
levels of oxygen , as large amounts of |
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Due to its extremely cold temperature |
Liquid nitrogen has been used for |
this technology . |
nitrogen in a confined space can be |
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( -186 ° C ), liquid nitrogen can enable a |
freezing patties ( burgers ) for around 25 |
very dangerous ( it displaces oxygen ). |
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cryogenic ( that is , very low temperature ) |
years ! It has also been used for freezing |
What are the advantages and |
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system to freeze food within minutes , |
potato chips , vegetables , fruits ( whole |
disadvantages ( risks ) of using this |
How do we compare with the rest of the |
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instead of the hours traditionally required |
and segments ), and ice creams . |
technology ? |
world in terms of uptake of cryogenic |
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with other systems . |
The advantages have been listed |
technology ? |
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What are the barriers to entry ; why isn ’ t it |
above . Since this is a cold product , |
The industry has been slow to accept this |
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How does this quick |
more popular ? |
proper precautions need to be taken |
technology , mainly due to the market |
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freezing help ? |
Until a few years back , very low electricity |
while the product is being handled and |
structure and the consumer behaviour / |
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As a food processor , you want your |
prices encouraged mechanical freezing . |
in use . Full safety training is provided for |
needs . In the next 10 – 15 years , we should |
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customers to taste all the flavours from |
Also , the processed food industry was |
the operating personnel for safe use of |
see a change in the adoption of this |
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your ingredients . Too much heat in your |
in an infancy stage . However , with the |
this gas . The processing plants where this |
technology as awareness is spreading at |
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process and the delicate flavours can be |
growing urbanisation and middle class , |
product is used also have oxygen sensors |
a very rapid pace . |
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damaged . Plus excess process heat can |
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cause operational problems that may not be quite as obvious , including slower |
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production values , poor product quality , |
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and inefficient operations , to name a few . |
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Which industry can make use of this |
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technology ? |
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Liquid nitrogen can be used to process |
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a wide variety of foods , including meat , |
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poultry , seafood , fruits , vegetables , |
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pasta , dairy products , baked goods , and |
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prepared meals . |
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1 . Full safety training should be provided for the operating personnel for safe use of this gas . |
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2 . The industry has been slow to accept cryogenics . |
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3 . Liquid nitrogen can be used to process a wide variety of foods . |