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. |
CLA |
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. |