New technologies don’t use heat to preserve dairy foods. The microbiological quality of pressure-treated milk is comparable to that of thermally pasteurized milk.
September 26, 2014
High-pressure-based technologies have the potential to preserve natural freshness as well as the sensory and nutritional qualities of a variety of
dairy products.
How a water droplet spreads over a non-crystalline substrate strongly depends on the amount of water absorbed and on the softness of the substrate.
June 5, 2014
Optimal dissolution of powders is critical for providing consumers with a smooth and appealing beverage that ensures adequate delivery and uptake of important nutrients. Successful dissolution of a powder is dependent on the physical and chemical nature of both the substrate and the solvent
The Encompass system from Stonepak consists of a valve bag filler (or two), an ultrasonic sealer and a robotic bag applicator completely enclosed to contain dust within the enclosure.
Flexicon has introduced a new vacuum receiver with a pneumatically actuated dump valve for dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems. Constructed of stainless steel, the vacuum receiver features a rugged, clamp-together design that facilitates rapid, tool-free disassembly for filter cleaning and maintenance.
An awards program honors dairy farms, businesses and collaborative partnerships that are committed to stewardship and sustainability.
May 15, 2014
Joseph Gallo Farms uses energy-efficient equipment and cutting-edge technology in its cheese plant help to conserve energy and at least 2.9 billion gallons of water each year, in addition to accepting as much as 10 million gallons of stormwater and wastewater each day from local communities to use for irrigation.
By understanding melting characteristics, ice cream manufacturers can create products with the mouthfeel of full-fat products but without the calories.
By understanding why ice creams melt at different rates, dairy processors can create ice cream products, regardless of fat content, with particular melt and sensory properties.
BioAir's EcoBase synthetic media is specifically designed to provide uniform and optimized mass transfer of odorous compounds under a controlled microenvironment.
January 23, 2014
A major Canadian dairy food processing plant recently found itself struggling with odor issues. The plant, which makes a wide range of cheese products for all of Canada, resides in a planned community; careful consideration was given regarding the balance between residential, industrial and commercial usages of the area. Problems with odor destabilized that balance, making local residents and businesses unhappy.