Entries by SEMCO

The Importance of Properly Cooling Carrots Post-Harvest

Carrots make a delicious, nutritious, low calorie snack. They are also very popular in salads and are frequently found in fruit juices and health drinks. One of the main reasons carrots are so popular is due to their crunchy texture as well as their sweet, satisfying taste. However, for optimal texture, taste, and nutrition it […]

5 Ways Ice Crushers and Blowers Serve the Entertainment Industry

The entertainment and movie industry is all about creating authenticity. Often times that involves reproducing an environment that requires ice, snow, or other cold, wintery themes. It could be a movie that takes place during Christmas, a scene that focuses on winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, or perhaps the characters are merely supposed to […]

Best Practices for Post-Harvest Cooling of Peas and Beans

Peas and beans are one of the most popular types of food in the US. They are often sold fresh, frozen, or canned and they are considered a staple by millions of Americans. However, in order for peas and beans to taste their best and offer the most nutritional value possible it is important that […]

An In-Depth Look At Ice Crushers And Ice Blowers

Ice crushers and ice blowers are an integral part of the entertainment and snow-making industries. These heavy duty, hard-working pieces of equipment are carefully designed and constructed to stand up to the demands of high capacity, physical strain, and prolonged daily use. They are also very versatile and can be custom designed to fit a […]

Methods for Storing and Cooling Onions After Harvest

Onions are one of the most widely used food items in the US. They are an important flavoring component in countless dishes and are even eaten raw on sandwiches and salads. Onions are also rich in antioxidants and flavonoids which may bring a number of healthful benefits including anti-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer. For onions to […]

Ice and Cooling Methods for Cabbage and Leafy Greens

Cabbage and leafy greens such as collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, and kale are an important source of vitamins and nutrients. They are often discussed together due to similarities among planting, harvesting, and nutrition. However, there are some important differences with regards to the way cabbage should be cooled and stored versus these other […]

Methods for Cooling Tomatoes After Harvest

Tomatoes are an extremely popular type of produce that are used in a wide variety of dishes and which may be eaten fresh and raw, turned into paste or sauce, or of course used for America’s favorite condiment: ketchup. However, for optimum taste and quality it is very important that the temperature of tomatoes be […]

Cooling and Storing Methods for Strawberries After Harvest

Strawberries are known the world over for their sweet, succulent flavor, juicy texture, and brilliant red color. They are the ideal dessert after a meal, a perfect afternoon snack, or a great flavoring for pies, jams, jellies, compotes, ice cream, and more. However, for strawberries to live up to their lofty potential they must be […]

Methods for Cooling Sweet Corn After Harvest

Corn, also known as “maize” in many parts of the world, is one of the most popular and widespread crops on the planet. The United States produces about 332 million metric tons every year. There are two major types of corn: field corn, which is used as a starch-rich variety used in corn products such […]

Methods for Cooling Apples After Harvest

Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Estimates place the amount of apples grown worldwide to have been about 69 million tons in 2010. Proper apple handling, cooling, and storage is essential to the overall quality and taste of the ultimate apple or apple product that makes its way to end […]