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Applications of refrigeration : industrial processes

Author: Christophe MARVILLET

Publication date: October 10, 2016, Review date: November 25, 2021

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1. Refrigeration processes in the food industry

1.1 Refrigeration functions

The food industry is undoubtedly the largest user of refrigeration [F 3 230] . The functions that can be associated with this use are, as a reminder :

  • preserving the organoleptic properties and health qualities of food products, which involves an initial cooling or freezing phase after harvesting, fishing or slaughtering;

  • the production of water ice, which helps preserve certain...

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