LPT 312: Abattoir Practices and Animal Products Technology (1+1)

CONTINUOUS LOW TEMPERATURE RENDERING SYSTEM

• Uses heating, separation and cooling on a continuous basis, and is usually regarded as the ideal process.
• The process involves

• Note: The enzyme lipase is active at 40-60°C, so breakdown of fat into fatty acids and glycosides will take place at this temperature. To avoid this during rendering the temperature should be maintained above 60°C.