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Understanding the benefits of ultrasonic food cutting

Ultrasonic technology enhances the cut quality and consistency of foods by cleanly slicing multi-textured food products without deformation.

Ultrasonic technology enhances the cut quality and consistency of foods by cleanly slicing multi-textured food products without deformation.
Ultrasonic technology enhances the cut quality and consistency of foods by cleanly slicing multi-textured food products without deformation.

Ultrasonic food cutting uses high frequency vibratory knives. Applying ultrasonic vibration to a cutting tool creates a nearly frictionless cutting surface which provides many benefits, according to Bill Aurand, packaging technology manager at Sonics & Materials, Inc. 

“This low friction cutting surface can slice many food products cleanly and without smearing. Very thin slices are also possible due to the reduced resistance,” says Aurand.

Foods containing items such as vegetables, meats, nuts, berries and fruits can be cut without deformation or displacement of the internal product. The low-friction condition also reduces product sticking to the cutting tools, resulting in more consistent cuts and less down time for cleaning. And because of the advanced process control that is available in ultrasonic generators, cutting performance can be manipulated by adjusting the equipment parameters.

According to Sonics & Materials, Inc., ultrasonic food cutting systems can be used in these applications: 

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