Which modern freezing technology is noted as being even faster than Birdseye’s brine-cooled industrial units?
Answer
Cryogenic freezing using liquid nitrogen
While Clarence Birdseye established the principle of rapid freezing, subsequent technological advancements have managed to increase the freezing speed even further for specialized applications. Modern techniques, such as cryogenic freezing which utilizes liquid nitrogen, are significantly faster than the brine-cooled systems Birdseye developed. This enhanced speed allows for the retention of quality in even more delicate food items, moving beyond the capabilities of the original industrial quick-freezing process.
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