Tuesday, 09 March, 2021, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
Shivkumar
Food processing equipment is an umbrella term referring to the components, processing machines and systems used to handle, prepare, cook, store, and package food and food products. Although this equipment is primarily aimed toward the transformationâi.e., increasing the palatability, consumability, and digestibilityâor preservationâi.e., extending the shelf lifeâof food, some pieces of equipment are also employed to perform preliminary or auxiliary functions, such as handling, preparation, and packaging.
Employed for food and food product applications ranging from bakery goods to beverages and dairy to produce, a wide range of food processing equipment is available to execute the various unit operations necessary during a complete production cycle, such as washing, separating, mixing, baking, freezing and sealing. Depending on the demands of the operation (and the overarching f