Processing
June 17, 2013
Lubricants are used to loosen moving parts in processing equipment to protect against wear and corrosion, to disperse heat produced by friction and to offer sealing.
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Producers of whole-muscle products are reducing sodium (and inorganic phosphates for clean labels), while maintaining taste and quality.
June 11, 2013
If a product has low sodium content but isn't labeled as such, does it taste better than a labeled “low-sodium” product? Apparently.
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May 7, 2013
The upkeep of grinding and stuffing equipment is at the forefront of efficient and effective meat and poultry processing.
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AMSA Meat Science Review
May 7, 2013
The beef market has constantly been under the pressure of evolving consumer preferences for taste, consistency and health, to name a few.
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Processing
Mixer technology continues to help processors reduce blend and discharge times without sacrificing product quality or consistency.
April 17, 2013
Small batch versus large batch mixing: which one works better? It all depends on how the operating controls are set.
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Processing
April 16, 2013
In the meat industry, product is variable with different moisture contents, thicknesses, lengths and more for which to account on a cutting line.
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April 3, 2013
Cargill is investing $2.3 million to install ground beef production and packaging equipment at its Wyalusing, Pa., beef processing facility.
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Slicers improve in cut accuracy and waste reduction by staying sharp, flexible, and easy to clean.
March 15, 2013
Without a little TLC, slicers couldn't effectively slice product nor keep it pathogen-free.
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New features help produce better, more consistent results.
February 6, 2013
The smokehouse is the heart of any cured meats operation, and so extra care must be taken to ensure that it is properly maintained and optimized. With the right settings, it can ensure that a company’s bratwursts or hams turn out just right each and every time.
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January 24, 2013
Processors face a variety of trials with slaughter equipment. It is a real challenge to design equipment that is durable, easy to maintain and capable of work cycling in environments that have large changes in temperature and humidity. In addition, processors still need to protect workers and be concerned about food safety.
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