Food Processing Equipment Frequently Asked Questions
What is food processing?
Food processing is the transformation of agricultural products into food, or changing the form of one food into another. Food processing covers a range of activities, from the primary processing of meat, seafood and poultry (things like slaughtering, dehairing and deboning), to secondary processing tasks (including tempering, cooking and cooling).
Why is equipment important in food processing?
- Machinery and suitable equipment is essential within the food processing industry for a number of reasons:
- They increase plant efficiency and product yield
- They reduce the risk of injuries and improve worker safety
- They can easily be cleaned and sanitised to ensure the health and safety of your customers
- They reduce the risk of human error
- They ensure precision and consistency
What are some examples of processing equipment?
There are numerous types of food processing equipment, such as:
- Meat processing machines (skinning, paunch cleaning, dehiders, etc.)
- Meat cutting equipment (dicers, slicers, breaking saws, whizard trimmers)
- Tempering machines (for thawing product)
- Industrial can openers
- Hard and soft separators
- Food extrusion machines