Chilling innovation

摘要

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) are investigating ice slurry for possible application in poultry immersion chillers where carcasses are chilled to a temperature that can inhibit pathogen growth. Through early testing, the GTRI team has seen better results in thermal and antimicrobial aspects than conventional chilled water methods. Incorporating ice slurry, which is a mixture of small (sub-millimeter) ice crystals and liquid water, to chill poultry products is an innovative process for producers to explore.