QUICK FREEZING

Hokitika Guardian, 29 August 1930, Page 3

QUICK FREEZING

N.Z. MEAT TRADE INTERESTED. .By Telegraph--Per Press Association.), : . - ' 28;, ; • The ‘members’ of the Meat Producers’ i Board were greatly impressed with the ; efficiency' of the ‘ “quick freezing” inetliod, and with the immense . possibilities it presented,,..when the , main part of the menu, at their luncheon today - comprised a. sample case of meat, poultry and vegetables shipped to New Zealand from America, via.,.Great Rriain, When addressing the annual meeting of the Board in the morning, the Chairman; Mr David Jones, M.P., said that he was convinced the method opened up possibilities that New Zealand should watch with the closest attention. He had had an opportunity of studying the unique process when m America, and he had been very greatly impressed. The Board, at the present time, was carrying out certain experiments concerned with the process in New Zealand. PRINCIPLE OF THE PROCESS. “ -','t ■■ ■:•' ' V’V M' ' •• ”'■ ’ The ‘‘quick freezing” process was [ developed in America in recent months. ' The principle upon' which the new .method is based is the use of a cold blast of air applied to small ■ cuts and joints, the meat being kept entirely free 'from the effects of frozen brine. ' The process Is also used for poultry, fruit and vegetables.