Tools and Equipment in Food Processing

• It is used to measure the weight of products for portion uniformity.

  Weighing Scale
• Used for measuring liquid or dry ingredients in a specific amount.

  Measuring Spoon
• Used for measuring liquid or bulk solid volumes, especially for amounts from 50 ml (2 FL oz) upwards.

  Measuring Cup
• Used for measuring internal temperatures of meat and cooked foods, especially roasts and steaks.

  Food Thermometer
• It measures dissolved solid content in fruits and vegetables, and sugar concentration in sap and syrup.

  Refractometer
• It measures the salinity or dissolved content.

  Salinometer
• It is used for various cutting tasks.

  Knives
• Used specifically for filleting and preparing fish.

  Fillet Knives
• Used to remove fish scales.

  Descaler or Scaler
• A wooden or plastic surface for cutting.

  Chopping Board
• Grips and lifts objects instead of using hands directly.

  Tongs
• Used for mixing liquids or transferring products between containers.

  Utility Tray
• Seals can lid to the body airtight.

  Can Sealer
• Maintain raw material freshness and ideal temperature for storing processed foods. Also called a "freezer."

  Refrigerator