What You Need to Know
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), is an independent intergovernmental science and technology-based organization that promotes knowledge of refrigeration and associated technologies and applications on a global scale that improve quality of life in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner, including:Food quality and safety from farm to consumer Comfort in homes and commercial buildings Health products and services Low temperature technology and liquefied gas technology Energy efficiency Use of non-ozone-depleting and low global warming refrigerants in a safe manner.
Steps
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Sushi-grade fish storage (Japan): Maintains -60°C ultra-low temperatures for parasite destruction
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Parmigiano-Reggiano aging (Italy): Precise humidity control during 12+ month maturation
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Molecular gastronomy foams (Spain): Rapid chilling stabilizes delicate bubble structures