
Introduction to Food Processing Machines
Food processing machines are mechanical or electrical devices used to transform raw agricultural products into safe, edible, and market-ready food. These machines help in activities such as cleaning, sorting, cutting, grinding, mixing, heating, cooling, packaging, and preserving food. By using food processing machines, industries and small-scale processors improve efficiency, reduce manual labor, enhance food safety, extend shelf life, and maintain consistent product quality. They play a vital role in modern food production, catering to the growing demand for processed and packaged foods.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this topic, learners should be able to:
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Identify and describe different types of food processing machines and their functions in food production.
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Explain the importance of food processing machines in improving efficiency, food safety, and quality.
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of common food processing machines.
- Teacher: Parnwell Langat