There are a number of equipment used in the food industry. And all of them have a different function and are used for different processes and different food items as well. All of the equipment used in the industry is the best for a certain type of function.

Equipment used in the food industry

There are a number of equipment used in the food industry and all of them are used to perform different functions.

• Preparation equipment: Cleaning, sorting, peeling are some of the functions that are to be done for the processing of food items. Different equipment are used in different types of processes and functions.
• ●       Mechanical processing equipment: This is something that has a number of other units to it. These are size reduction, size enlargement, emulsification, mixing, etc.

These are the two main categories of equipment that are used in the food industry and these two are very essential. There are different machines involved in these two major categories also. Although, both are really important and are specifically for a certain type of function.

Equipment for different food items

Machines are not only used for food items but for raw materials as well. All of the machines are chosen keeping in mind the process and the food item. For example, there are certain items like meat choppers that can only be used for meat and processing of that. It is very important for the food industry to check the equipment and its function before investing in it. Let us see the different types of equipment that are used in the industry.

• Bowl choppers: This equipment is mainly used for meat and in the processing of meat. It helps in chopping the meat and then mixing it. There are other choppers used in the industry as well for different types of food items.
• Meat slicers: This is another type of equipment used for the production of meat. It helps in cutting and slicing the meat. This comes in the category of mechanical processing equipment.
• Abrasive rollers: This is an equipment that is used in the process of peeling. It is the first stage in the process of production. Undesired particles are removed from the materials and then it is sent for the next process.
• Drum blenders: These are used for the process of mixing. There are other types of mixers as well. These are used to mix solid materials mostly. There are different mixers used for solids, liquids and dough.

There are many other different equipment as well that are used in the food industry. All of these equipment are for a particular process and for a certain food item. By looking at a few, we cannot decide which equipment is the best. All of the equipment that is being used is for the process of production and they work in one way or the other to make the process a little easier. The food industry uses machinery that is the best for the functions involved in the process. All of these machines help the industry in making the process easier and better.