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What is Ultra Filtration?
The term “ultra” is a modifier that is thrown around haphazardly to enhance the meaning of virtually any phrase. But when it’s attached to filtration, as in ultra filtration, it distinctly alters the meaning. In ultra filtration, hydrostatic pressure is used to force a liquid through a semipermeable membrane, effectively removing large molecules from the solution.
You’re probably asking yourself, “Who actually does this?” Typically the process is used to purify and concentrate protein solutions, such as those used in the dairy industry. The only difference between this and other types of filtration is the size of the molecules that are removed from the liquid.
Dairy Industry Looks to Rebound from Crisis
Virtually every industry has experienced hardships due to the current economic crisis, and the dairy industry isn’t an exception. Many farmers maintain that the current crisis was the worst in history for the industry. But despite the trials and tribulations that farms have undergone in the last year and a half, it appears as if they are primed to turn the proverbial corner.
Milk prices hit startling low levels last year, but it appears that prices are stabilizing as the rest of the economy continues to recover. The Dairy Industry Advisory Committee expressed a sense of optimism during their meetings earlier this month. By the end of the year, they hope to have a proposal that outline ways to stabilize prices further and plan for prolonged prosperity.
Shedding Light on the Food Industry
Most people think that the Food Network simply broadcasts programs that enlighten home cooks on how to prepare quality cuisine. In fact, the channel also has features that highlight how commercial kitchens are managed and operated, as well as specials on how some of our favorite edibles are created. It can be fascinating to see the complex production cycle that is inherent in many of our most common foods.
Programs such as Unwrapped explore the inner workings of large operations. They take you through the entire process—from combining the ingredients in a gigantic mixer, to individually wrapping each of the tasty treats. Watching shows like this give you an appreciation for the hard work and meticulous detail that allows for the mass production of so many of our products