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Glycerin is one of the favorite ways to make food look good. For any food or dish that needs to have a shiny or glossy look to ensure appetite appeal, glycerin is the stock answer. What makes food glossy? Generally speaking, the closer the light source is to the back of the food (12 o’clock […]

Tablet coating machines work by applying coating ingredients in the form of a solution to a group of tablets in a bed that may move horizontally or vertically. A concurrent flow of heated air facilitates evaporation of the solvents. What is the principle of coating? Coating process: – The basic principle of tablet coating is […]

When paired with all-purpose flour, cornstarch helps prevent gluten development, which makes the flour coating crispier, and absorb moisture (from the frying and the chicken), which also means a crispier coating. Is it better to fry chicken in cornstarch? Cornstarch is one of our recommended ingredients for the crispiest fried chicken. Cornstarch is often used […]

After the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated in the breading mixture, place them in the hot oil—with plenty of space in between—and let them be! The more you touch the chicken with tongs, the more likely the breading is to fall off. If the cutlets are touching each other, the more likely the breading is […]

Milk and yogurt can be used to help breading stick to the food items you are trying to coat. Add enough milk or yogurt to a bowl and submerge the item before rolling it in the breading. You can thin out thick yogurts by adding a splash of milk. How do I get my breading […]

Fried Chicken Tips Typically, chicken should be fried for about 7-8 minutes per side. But keep in mind that pieces can vary in size and thickness. The chicken is fully cooked when the thickest part of the meat registers at 165° and the skin is crispy and dark golden-brown in color. How long does chicken […]

Acceptable Egg Substitutes Add enough milk or yogurt to a bowl and submerge the item before rolling it in the breading. You can thin out thick yogurts by adding a splash of milk. You can also use olive oil or melted butter to help breading stick, which have the added bonus of lending flavors to […]

Instructions: Combine equal parts cornstarch and cold water. Stir together until smooth. Pour into your sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring continually, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Test the sauce with a spoon. How do you thicken the consistency of a sauce? The most readily available sauce-thickener is flour. For a too-thin […]

If you’re frying, heat the oil in a dutch oven or cast iron skillet. After the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated in the breading mixture, place them in the hot oil—with plenty of space in between—and let them be! The more you touch the chicken with tongs, the more likely the breading is to fall […]

To us, the terms “special sauce” or “secret sauce” will always refer to a secret concoction of messy goodness—like this smoky and tangy Special Sauce or Ralph Lauren’s Double RL Ranch Burger Special Sauce pictured above (it’s a naughty mix of mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet relish, cornichons, red onion, Worcestershire, Where did the term secret sauce […]

Ultimately having a respirator is very important to ensure you do not have negative effects from the powder coating you are spraying. What PPE is requirements for powder coating? A coverall to protect workers from hazardous chemical splashes, acids, and/or caustic substances such as ChemSplash® 1 or ChemSplash® 2. A safe air supply or full […]

Definition of the goat : a person who is blamed for a loss or failure In the last inning, a home run can make you the hero, and a strikeout can make you the goat. What does it mean when someone calls you the goat? What’s a GOAT? Sometimes people call the player who messes […]

That is to cook on low heat a preparation in a saucepan while stirring constantly with a spatula. The preparation will gradually thicken and “coat” the spatula. What is the coating technique? Coating technology using a thin layer of substance on the surface of the material can resist contact forces and provide protection against material […]

FoodSafe coatings form the basis to produce legally compliant food packaging. They are formulated from a defined and tested raw material matrix that has been evaluated according to the criteria of the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Product Standard, category Material Health. What is a food-safe clear coat? A clear polyurethane, acrylic, or polyacrylic sealer can […]

The ideal product for non-stick, food safe applications are food grade powder coatings. These coatings are often used on stainless steel and other metal food processing and cooking surfaces. Is powder coated heat resistant? The most common powder coatings can withstand temperatures between ambient to 200°F, although most are on the lower end of the […]

The authors found a return to “normal” VOC levels after 2-3 months. The research was based on “real life” studies in Germany, not chamber tests. How do you recover from inhaling paint fumes? Drink a small amount of milk or water while watching for symptoms of stomach upset like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If needed, […]

If it’s for basic domestic use every now and then, there’s no harm in keeping it powder coated for a basic, no-frills BBQ. On the other hand, if you’re going to be using your BBQ for several hours a day every day, at a club for large events, a stainless steel body might stand up […]

The difference between batter and dough is batters are thin and contain eggs, and doughs are thick and don’t have to contain eggs. Because of their different consistencies and ingredients, you will mix and prepare batters and doughs differently. What is the similarities between batter and dough? Both dough and batter are mixtures of flour […]

A chemical conversion coating is a surface treatment applied to metals in which the metal undergoes a chemical reaction at the surface. This chemical reaction transforms the metal surface into a thin protective layer. What does chemical conversion coating do? The role of conversion coatings is to increase the polarization resistance of the surface and […]

Batters and coatings provide functionality such as adhesion, texture, appearance and yield. A batter is a liquid mixture of ingredients that is often used to stick crumbs and breading on a product and can also be used as a stand-alone feature to coat a product. What is coating batter used for? Batter mixes are widely […]