摘要 |
The application proposes an apparatus 701 for food processing comprising a chamber 705 for receiving food supported on a ground engaging food support structure 903 with an at least partially unobstructed threshold 717 for receiving the food-support structure 903. Means 709 are provided for supplying liquid coolant to the interior of the chamber. A sump comprising two or more spaced collection vessels 729 or channels may be provided to collect the liquid coolant. Means for draining liquid coolant from the chamber may be provided, while the means for supplying the liquid coolant may include a bulk liquid coolant storage tank (1243, Fig 12) located externally of the chamber and a recirculation pump (1275a, Fig 12). A method for food processing is also provided. |