TLE 7/8

FOOD (FISH) PROCESSING

Module 1: Select Tools,
Equipment, Utensils and
Instruments
 OBJECTIVES
1. Select tools, equipment, utensils and instruments
according to food(fish) processing method;
2. Explain the defects in tools, equipment, utensils and
instrument;
3. Follow procedures in reporting defective tools,
equipment, utensils and instruments.
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

1. Measuring Devices
a. Weighing scales
- Triple beam balance
- Checkweigher scale
- Clock type weighing scale for food
 Triple beam balance

The triple beam balance is for measuring small quantities

like spices, preservatives, etc., while the heavy-duty scale is
for measuring fish, salt, etc.
 Checkweigher scale

Checkweigher scale is a digital weighed scale

used to get the weight of food like meat, fish,
vegetables, fruits, etc.
 Clock type weighing scale

Clock Type weighing scale for food

 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

1. Measuring Devices
b. Measuring spoon
A measuring spoon is a spoon used to
measure an amount of a substance,
either liquid or dry, when cooking.
Measuring spoons may be made of
plastic, metal, etc.
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses
1. Measuring Devices
c. Measuring cup
A measuring cup is a kitchen utensil used
primarily to measure the volume of liquid or
powder-form cooking ingredients such as
water, milk, juice, flour etc. Measuring cups
can be in plastic, glass and stainless. From
mini shot measure to measuring pitcher and
batter bowl.
 Measuring Cups

Measuring cups for Measuring cups for solid

measuring liquid ingredients like flour,
ingredients like milk, salt, minced garlic, etc.
vinegar, fish sauce, etc.
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses
1. Measuring Devices
d. Thermometers
Thermometers indicate the degree of
hotness or coldness of a thing or body.
It measures how high or how low the
temperature is.
 Thermometers

Food thermometer Salinometer- It is

used to measure the
salinity of a brine.
 Thermometers

Psychrometer- Refractometer –
Anemometer-
It is used to measure used to measure
It is used to determine
the relative humidity the sugar
the velocity of the wind in
of the air when sun concentration of sap
sun drying.
drying. and syrup
for food.
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

2. Cutting implements
a. Knives- For cutting or slicing fish or meat; for scaling fish
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

2. Cutting implements
b. Scissors- for trimming-off fins of fish
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

3. Descaler or scalers- They are used in removing the scales of a fish.

 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

4. Salting equipment
a. Oil drum-used as a container to keep salted fish during the process.
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

4. Salting equipment
b. Earthen pots are used in storing the salted products.
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

4. Salting equipment
c. Wooden salting vat is a container used in the salting process.
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

4. Salting equipment
d. Wooden shovel or spade is used for mixing or stirring the mixture of
salt and small fish for salting
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

5. Smoking equipment
a. Baklad made of bamboo used in drying the fish prior to smoking.
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

5. Smoking equipment
b. Bakol is a bamboo basket used to transport smoked
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

5. Smoking equipment
c. Bistay is a bamboo basket for collecting sun dried fish
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

5. Smoking equipment
d. Dinarayan is a smoking tray made of wood
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

5. Smoking equipment
e. Panakip is a bamboo cover used to keep fish submerged in the brine
while boiling
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

5. Smoking equipment
f. Panandok is a big metal ladle to scoop up the cooked fish from the
boiling brine
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

5. Smoking equipment
g. Bamboo poles used to hold the baklad with brine cooked fish while
drying.
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

5. Smoking equipment
h. Pugon is a concrete heat source used when pre-cooking fish in a
brine
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

5. Others
a. Tongs- for picking up or handling food.
 Tools and Utensils Used in Food Processing and their Uses

5. Others
b. Chopping board- it is where fish or meat are cut; ingredients are
sliced or minced.
 Equipment/Machine Wear and Tear
One factor to consider in the selection/purchase of food
processing equipment is the construction materials used in
making the equipment/machine, tool or utensil. Food equipment
and utensils have food contact and non – food contact
surfaces. Food contact surfaces are the parts which normally
come into contact with food or from which normally come into
contact with food may drain, drip, splash, or spill into or onto a
surface that is normally in contact with the food. Non – food
contact surfaces are the remaining parts and the surrounding area
that should not make contact with the food during the production.
The food contact surfaces are usually the parts that undergo wear
and tear due to rubbing surfaces, which undergo friction.
The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) and construction
standards from Nation
Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International and Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. require food
equipment and utensils to be:
1. Smooth
2. Seamless
3. Easily cleanable
4. Easy to take apart, disassemble or dismantle
5. Easy to put together or reassemble
6. Equipped with rounded corners and edges
 Materials used in the construction of utensils and food –
contact surfaces of equipment must be non – toxic and not
impart color, odors, or tastes to foods. Stainless steel is a
preferred material for food contact surfaces.

Under normal use, the materials should be safe, durable,

corrosion – resistant, and resistant to chipping, pitting,
deterioration and wear and tear of parts.
It must be noted that through constant
use, equipment or machine parts suffer
from wear and tear as a result of
friction brought about by the rubbing
surfaces or those that undergo
corrosion due to a chemical reaction
with substances present in the food.
 To be able to address problems on wear
and tear of equipment/machine parts, they
must be regularly inspected and checked to
determine their condition. The right
selection of equipment based on the
construction materials will largely help in
minimizing wear and tear that affects
machine efficiency.
 Kinds of Construction Materials for Equipment
1. Metals

Chromium over steel gives an easily cleanable, high - luster finish.

It is used in toasters, waffle irons, etc. Noncorrosive metals
formed by the alloys of iron, nickel, and chromium are also used in
the construction of food service equipment.

Lead, brass, copper, cadmium, and galvanized metal must not be

used as food – contact surfaces for equipment, utensils, and
containers because they cause chemical poisoning if they come in
contact with the food.
 Kinds of Construction Materials for Equipment

2. Stainless steel

Stainless steel is the most popular materials for food

operations. It is commonly used as food containers. It
has a highly durable finish with a shiny surface which
is easy to clean and maintain.
 Kinds of Construction Materials for Equipment
3. Plastic

Plastics and fiberglass are frequently used in foodservice equipment

because they are durable, inexpensive, and can be molded into
different combinations.

Some examples of plastics used in food establishments are:

1. Acrylics - used to make covers for food containers
2. Melamine's – used for a variety of dishes and glassware
3. Fiberglass – used in boxes, bus trays, and trays
4. Nylons – used in equipment with moving parts
5. Polyethylene – used in storage containers and bowls
6. Polypropylene – used for dishwashing racks
 Kinds of Construction Materials for Equipment

4. Wood

Wood is light in weight and economical, but it is porous

to bacteria and moisture and it absorbs food odors and
stains. Wood also wears easily under normal use,
which requires frequent maintenance and repair. Wood
is used for cutting boards, cutting blocks, etc.
To ensure that food processing equipment can be properly
maintained in line with company or organization’s
maintenance system. The condition of machine parts can be
easily detected as to the presence of:

a. wear and tear

b. cracks
c. leaks
d. corrosion
If the parts of equipment are easy to assemble and
disassemble then the condition of machines or
equipment can be easily reported as:

a. serviceable
b. repairable
c. defective
d. replaceable
 If the parts are easy to assemble and
disassemble, it is easy to dismantle
machine parts that breakdown so they can
be repaired or replaced right away.
 Equipment are essential machines in a food processing plant that
are important in undertaking activities in line with processing foods
like fish, meat, fruits and vegetables through salting, smoking,
drying, pickling, freezing or canning. In every method of processing
or preserving the food, different kinds of equipment are used. To
ensure that there is a smooth operation of any equipment, they must
be properly maintained. Proper maintenance starts with regular
checking and inspection of their parts, proper use or operation/
manipulation, and conducting post operation activities such as
cleaning/sanitizing, applying oil and lubricants to machine parts
before stowing or storing them until such time that they will again be
used. Equipment/machines which undergo regular preventive
maintenance have a longer serviceability and are more efficient in
terms of their operation.
 All equipment/machines to be used in processing /preserving foods like
fish, meat, fruits and vegetables must be inspected and checked to
determine their condition prior to use and even after using them. Before
they are to be stowed or kept after use, they must be inspected and
checked to make sure they are in good condition and ready for use in the
next processing operation. Religiously inspecting and checking the
equipment/ machines after use will help determine the presence of
damaged or defective parts that need to be repaired or replaced.
Inspecting and checking the equipment /machines will also help
determine the presence of equipment/machines that breakdown and
cannot be used in the next processing operation. Defective plugs, switch
and other parts of equipment/machines that are electrically operated will
also be determined and thus avoid accidents like electrocution and other
hazards arising from short circuit, etc.
Inspecting and checking the equipment before,
during and after using them will also help in
effectively planning and efficiently carrying – out
trouble shooting and preventive maintenance
activities which include checking the following:
1. Machine temperature – this is checked to avoid overheating
2. Hydraulic fluid – this must be checked to guarantee that the
equipment/machine which is operated by water or other liquids moving
through pipes under pressure will function well
3. Wear and surface condition – this is being checked to make sure no
machine parts are deteriorating or defective due to everyday use
4. Crack – this needs to be checked to see to it that there are no broken
parts in an equipment or machine which will cause the breakdown of the
machine or as a source of leak
5. Leak detection – this is checked to prevent accidental release of gas,
water, oil, etc. from the machine
6. Vibration -
7. Corrosion – this is checked to minimize wear and tear of parts by
washing, drying and lubricating machine parts.
8. Electric insulation – this must be checked to guarantee that there are
no livewires exposed during the operation of an equipment which
may result to short circuits or electrocution and even fire.
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