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A still retort in which pressure is maintained by a water leg; it operates at a constant steam temperature while containers are continuously conveyed through it for the required process times.  

Plant culture in nutrient aqueous solutions. The growth of plants in solutions containing essential elements.  

A floating device used to determine the specific gravity or density of liquids. A device used to determine the specific gravity of liquid by comparison to water. An instrument that measures the density of a liquid by the depth to which a graduated scale sinks into the liquid. An enclosed glass cylinder constructed to buoyantly…

Also called pH. A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution as measured by the concentration of the hydrogen ions present. The molar concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, the factor responsible for the acidic properties of a solution.  

A process using cold water to cool foods immediately after harvest and prior to shipment to market.  

Water-soluble gums. A colloidal suspension in which water is the liquid. A unique dressing substance exhibits the remarkable ability to transform into a gel-like consistency upon contact with aqueous exudate or drainage.  

The amount of moisture in the air. Dampness.  

A substance that is used to help maintain moisture in foods. Able to absorb or retain moisture. A substance that is used for moistening.