Description
Machines which heat food with steam or water in order to kill bacteria, preserve colour and remove trapped air.
Alternative labels
blanching machine measures
blanching machine mechanisms
blanching machine systems
blanching machine procedures
blanching machine processes
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Blanching machine process is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Blanching operator: Blanching operators remove outer coverings or skins from almonds and nuts in general. They cut leaves and impurities of raw material and control the flow of nuts, seeds, and/or leaves in the process. They use pressure and temperature to blanch the raw material if necessary.
Fruit and vegetable canner: Fruit and vegetable canners tend machines to prepare industrial products based on fruits and vegetables for storage or shipping. They perform a wide range of tasks  such as sorting, grading, washing, peeling, trimming, and slicing. Moreover, they follow procedures for canning, freezing, preserving, packing food products.
Optional knowledge
Blanching machine process is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Sauce production operator: Sauce production operators process, produce and manufacture sauces made from fruits, vegetables, oils and vinegars. They operate machinery and equipment for activities such as mixing, pasteurising and packaging sauces.
References
- Blanching machine process – ESCO
