Coconuts are one of the most versatile of all food crops with a huge range of culinary uses. Meanwhile their husks, leaves, shells, and trees can also be used for many different household products and tools. They are so important and useful in fact that in Sanskrit their name translates to “the tree which provides […]
Lobsters are one of the most sought after of all types of seafood, even considered by some to be a luxurious delicacy. This in turn means that they command a premium price and can be quite lucrative for lobster fishermen. However for lobsters to be so thoroughly enjoyed by the public and profitable to the […]
Conveying systems are at the very heart of manufacturing and industrialization. Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing by developing the assembly line, which consists of interchangeable parts moving along a conveyor belt. Without conveyor belts and other conveying systems many of the manufacturing and industrial processes we take for granted today would not be possible. In this […]
In past articles we have discussed the advantages of using ice to cool fish, as well as the different factors that affect seafood cooling rates. In today’s article we will turn our attention to how to calculate the amount of ice needed to properly chill fish to 0°C (32°F). In addition to the basic formula […]
Cucumbers are a classic ingredient in salads as well as many other dishes and sauces. Cucumbers are also arguably the most popular of all pickled foods and in the US the term “pickles” refers exclusively to pickled cucumbers. There are in fact three main varieties of cucumbers that have each been cultivated to improve the […]
Beets are a highly versatile and useful vegetable that have been eaten and enjoyed by human beings since the beginning of recorded history. Many different cultivars exist such as the beetroot, which is eaten as a root vegetable; the sugar beet, which is used in the production of sugar; and the chard or spinach beet, […]
Cherries are easily one of the most popular and beloved of all fruits. The sweet cherry is commonly eaten as a snack by itself or with other fruits and berries, added as a decadent ice cream topping, used as a drink garnish, and more. Meanwhile the sour cherry is an essential ingredient in many dishes […]
In previous articles we have discussed the importance of concrete cooling and why it is an essential part of many large-pour projects. We have also reviewed an overview of a typical concrete cooling system. In today’s concrete cooling article we will examine one of the most influential aspects of a concrete cooling system: the cold […]
Companies having concrete work done may have heard the term ‘concrete cooling’ used before. For some people who are unfamiliar with the concrete industry this term may have seemed confusing or surprising. Many people may have been left wondering why concrete cooling was necessary at all. Below is a discussion of why concrete cooling is […]
Avocados are a delicious, versatile food enjoyed all over the world for their distinct taste and nutritional value. In the US they are often grown in Texas, California, and Florida and then transported to markets throughout the country. As with most fruits and vegetables care and handling during and after harvest go a long way […]
