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STEAM BOX [2 records]

Record 1 2015-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Tools and Equipment
  • Breadmaking
CONT

Following the moulding and panning operations, the dough is conveyed into an enclosure, called the final proofer or steam box, in which it is exposed to relatively warm temperatures ... and relative humidity ..., all in an effort to ensure a vigorous rate of fermentation. The traditional proof box ... is constructed ... of a steel frame with sectional insulating panels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage industriel
  • Boulangerie
CONT

La mise en forme obtenue, les pâtons sont mis dans les bannetons ou dans les moules et déposés sur le dispositif à balancelles qui assure leur transport; ils prennent place alors à l'intérieur de la chambre de fermentation de l'apprêt.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Preservation and Canning
DEF

A large steam chest of wood or metal which removes the air in the headspace of a can. Steam replaces the air in the can and then condenses during the cooling period, leaving a partial vacuum. Also called a steam box. Follows the clinching process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conservation des aliments et conserverie
OBS

(Les petites conserveries, p. 141. Confirmé par la Compagnie American Can qui emploie aussi "tunnel de pré-chauffage".)

Spanish

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