With their unique velvety skin and tender, sweet flesh, apricots are a delicate fruit that has been enjoyed for centuries. They are often thought to have originated in Armenia, but there are also claims that apricots originally hail from India or possibly China. Despite the dispute over their country of origin, one thing is certain— […]
While at first glance it may seem like the amount of ice used to cool something doesn’t need to be precise and can just be approximated, that is not true at all! Using too little ice will result in inadequate cooling that could completely compromise the quality and integrity of the product. Meanwhile, using too […]
Maintaining fresh produce at a constant temperature is the key to ensuring it remains at the highest quality possible up to the moment it reaches consumers. When fruits and vegetables are harvested, creating optimum cooling conditions in a timely manner is of the utmost importance. SEMCO/SEMCOLD LLC creates cooling and storage solutions that are tailored […]
The blackberry is a fruit that is popular around the world. It’s known for its high nutritional content. Blackberries have higher antioxidants than most other fruit, which you can tell by its deep purple-black color. They lower the risk of the flu, cancer, and other diseases. Women can even eat blackberries during labor to naturally […]
There are many different ways that concrete aggregate cooling can be done. In some cases it is enough to add ice and chilled water, but in others you actually have to cool the aggregates using special technology from manufacturers like SEMCO/SEMCOLD LLC. There are different methods of aggregate cooling, but let’s take a look at […]
Produce is a key element of a healthy and varied diet. Fruits and vegetable contain vitamins, fiber and antioxidants are essential to continued health and vitality. To preserve peak flavor as well as the full health benefits of produce, proper harvesting, cooling and storing techniques are necessary. With the use of the right equipment, it […]
Fish and other seafood is highly perishable. If not stored properly immediately after catching fish, it could pose dangers to anyone who consumes it. There are some indicators that you can look for that will tell you if a fish isn’t fresh and hasn’t been cooled properly while stored. A fresh fish will have slightly […]
Radishes, or Raphanus sativus, are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, although they are now cultivated and enjoyed all over the world. Radishes are cruciferous plants, belonging to the same plant family as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, mustard, and turnips. Radish seeds, greens, and bulbs are all edible, and many different colors and sizes of […]
In this series of articles, we have looked at different types of aggregate cooling methods for large-pour concrete projects. Concrete cooling is vital to the strength and durability of the concrete. For large projects, you are going to need a comprehensive cooling system, which will be determined by the scope of your project and its […]
One of the challenges of working with fish and seafood is the need to keep the day’s catch from spoiling before it reaches its destination. Once it has died, a fish deteriorates quickly, diminishing in quality, flavor, and nutritional value. Ice storage is a popular method for keeping fish fresh on their way to market […]
