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Modifying blender blades for seed cleaning

Abstract:

Kitchen blenders are often used to separate fruits and seeds.
Coating sharp impeller blades with rubberized plastic coating, the same material used to coat tool handles, is a long-lasting, effective,and neat way to prevent damage to seeds.

Issue & Pages:

Spring 2003 Pages: 72-73

Article Download:

4-1NPJ72-73.pdf (PDF document)

Authors:

  • Dawn Thomas

Keywords:

seed processing, Rosaceae, Caprifoliaceae, Ericaceae, Cupressaceae