LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
Feb. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Air Products (NYSE:APD) will showcase how the use of
industrial gases in food processing applications can help natural,
organic and healthy food producers increase productivity and
improve food quality at the Natural Products Expo West in
Anaheim, Calif., from March 8-10.
Show attendees are invited to stop by Air Products' booth N343,
where the company will highlight its Freshline®
solutions using liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide
(CO2), which provide numerous benefits in food freezing
and chilling applications. Due to the extremely cold temperatures
of these cryogenic gases, food products can 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 ensures moisture and quality are maintained
longer.
Cryogenic gases are also beneficial in grinding nutraceuticals,
spices and other ingredients. During grinding operations, liquid
nitrogen 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 will highlight other applications that use
food-grade industrial gases, 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 gas mixture
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, from small- to large-volume users.
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's core industrial gases
business provides atmospheric and process gases and related
equipment to manufacturing markets, including refining and
petrochemical, metals, electronics, 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 2017 sales of $8.2
billion from continuing operations in 50 countries and has a
current market capitalization of about $35
billion. Approximately 15,000 passionate, talented and
committed employees from a diversity of 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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