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==Description==
 
==Description==
Freeze-dried products are very hugroscopic, and should be packed in moisture-proof material, inside cartons. <br><br>
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Freeze-dried products are very hygroscopic, and should be packed in moisture-proof material, inside cartons. <br><br>
 
These products should be protected against moisture and light. Oxygen will make any [[fats]] rancid, and light will bleach many materials. The products are very brittle and may disintegrate to powder form with rough handling. Frozen [[potatoes]] such as chips, if allowed to thaw and then re-frozen will disintegrated when cooked.  
 
These products should be protected against moisture and light. Oxygen will make any [[fats]] rancid, and light will bleach many materials. The products are very brittle and may disintegrate to powder form with rough handling. Frozen [[potatoes]] such as chips, if allowed to thaw and then re-frozen will disintegrated when cooked.  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:04, 20 March 2012

Infobox on Freeze-dried Products
Example of Freeze-dried Products
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Facts
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Stowage factor (in m3/t) -
Humidity / moisture -
Oil content -
Ventilation -
Risk factors -

Freeze-dried Products

Description

Freeze-dried products are very hygroscopic, and should be packed in moisture-proof material, inside cartons.

These products should be protected against moisture and light. Oxygen will make any fats rancid, and light will bleach many materials. The products are very brittle and may disintegrate to powder form with rough handling. Frozen potatoes such as chips, if allowed to thaw and then re-frozen will disintegrated when cooked.

Full information on this product is in the process of completion.