LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Air Products (NYSE:APD) will be exhibiting at the Natural
Products Expo West from March
6-8 in Anaheim, Calif.,
where the company will highlight the productivity and quality
benefits of using industrial gases in a variety of natural, organic
and plant-based food processing applications.
Show attendees are invited to stop by Air Products' booth H120
at the Anaheim Hilton to discuss their food processing challenges
with one of the company's knowledgeable food specialists. Food
processors will discover many benefits of the company's
Freshline® solutions, which use liquid nitrogen (LIN)
and carbon dioxide (CO2) to improve a variety of
processes, such as food freezing and chilling. The extremely cold
temperatures of these cryogenic gases enable food products to be
chilled or frozen in minutes instead of the hours traditionally
required with alternative systems. This rapid freeze results in
smaller product weight losses and helps to ensure moisture and
quality are maintained longer.
Cryogenic gases are also beneficial in
grinding nutraceuticals, spices and other ingredients. During
grinding operations, LIN or CO2 can be used to eliminate
frictional heat to help improve mill throughput and grind
consistency. This also helps prevent the loss of flavor and aroma
components.
Air Products provides food-grade industrial gases for other
applications, such as modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). MAP
is a process where the breathable atmosphere in a package is
replaced with pure gas, like nitrogen, or a mixture of gases to
extend the shelf life of food. Because food products spoil in
different ways—whether through microbial growth, discoloration,
oxidation or moisture loss—industrial gases can be added into the
package to change the composition of the air around the food,
enabling food to look, smell and taste good longer.
As a leader in cryogenic technology applications, Air Products
operates state-of-the-art food and grinding labs in Allentown, Pa., where the company can test a
customer's product on production-scale equipment to help determine
the feasibility of using cryogenics in their process, quantify the
cost versus benefits of using cryogenics, and optimize their food
processing operation.
Air Products has been supplying the food industry with gases,
equipment and technology for over 60 years. The company has
Freshline® solutions for every type of customer, from
large manufacturers with multiple product lines, to small food
processors with a niche product, and every operation in between.
Air Products offers industrial gases in a variety of delivery
options to match each customer's requirements. For more information
about the company's complete portfolio of offerings for the food
industry, call 800-654-4567 (outside of the U.S. 610-706-4730) or
visit www.airproducts.com/food.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a
world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over
75 years. The Company provides industrial gases and related
equipment to dozens of industries, including refining, chemical,
metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage.
Air Products is also the world's leading supplier of liquefied
natural gas process technology and equipment.
The Company had fiscal 2018 sales of $8.9
billion from operations in 50 countries and has a current
market capitalization of about $35
billion. Approximately 16,000 passionate, talented and
committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air
Products' higher purpose to create innovative solutions that
benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the
challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more
information, visit www.airproducts.com.
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