The Story of Weasel Coffee
The Story of Weasel Coffee Vietnam is a leading coffee exporting country in the world Vietnamese people are also among the top coffee consumers in the world In the 80s, the young man Tran Thanh Xuan started to get acquainted with coffee when he left his hometown for Saigon, becoming a student at the University of Economics when he was just 17 years old At the sidewalk cafes at that time, a classmate from Dak Lak shared about Ban Me Thuot coffee: this is the best coffee in Vietnam When I have the chance, I will bring it to you to enjoy In the summer of 1982, following a friend to the Central Highlands, the young student enjoyed Bal Me coffee for the first time The rich, smooth taste was completely different from the "mixed corn" coffees he drank every day at Saigon sidewalk cafes His friend also said that the best coffee is still civet coffee, but because they are poor students and cannot afford to buy it, they have to give up At night in the Central Highlands, the two of them dreamed of building a civet coffee factory, just to “Drink to satisfy their cravings!” Time passed, but the dream remained just a dream In 1996, the Central Highlands friend passed away due to a traffic accident Burning incense at the newly established grave, the former student repeated his promise to establish a civet coffee company so that “We can enjoy it together” It was not until 2024, after officially retiring, that Dr Tran Thanh Xuan, the student of that year, was able to fulfill his promise Along with building a civet farm in Dinh Quan area with nearly 150 civets, capable of supplying about 20 kg of coffee beans per week, he also built a coffee processing process using wet brewing technology, to produce civet coffee beans of excellent quality He also built a cold storage at the company headquarters with a capacity of 30 tons, to store ripe coffee for civets to eat when the coffee harvest season is over Currently, the consumption of civet coffee in the domestic market as well as for export is still facing many difficulties, due to high prices, and lack of trust with customers But he is still happy because he has fulfilled his promise to his student friend. The Story of Weasel Coffee Vietnam is a leading coffee exporting country in the world Vietnamese people are also among the top coffee consumers in the world In the 80s, the young man Tran Thanh Xuan started to get acquainted with coffee when he left his hometown for Saigon, becoming a student at the University of Economics when he was just 17 years old At the sidewalk cafes at that time, a classmate from Dak Lak shared about Ban Me Thuot coffee: this is the best coffee in Vietnam When I have the chance, I will bring it to you to enjoy In the summer of 1982, following a friend to the Central Highlands, the young student enjoyed Bal Me coffee for the first time The rich, smooth taste was completely different from the "mixed corn" coffees he drank every day at Saigon sidewalk cafes His friend also said that the best coffee is still civet coffee, but because they are poor students and cannot afford to buy it, they have to give up At night in the Central Highlands, the two of them dreamed of building a civet coffee factory, just to “Drink to satisfy their cravings!” Time passed, but the dream remained just a dream In 1996, the Central Highlands friend passed away due to a traffic accident Burning incense at the newly established grave, the former student repeated his promise to establish a civet coffee company so that “We can enjoy it together” It was not until 2024, after officially retiring, that Dr Tran Thanh Xuan, the student of that year, was able to fulfill his promise Along with building a civet farm in Dinh Quan area with nearly 150 civets, capable of supplying about 20 kg of coffee beans per week, he also built a coffee processing process using wet brewing technology, to produce civet coffee beans of excellent quality He also built a cold storage at the company headquarters with a capacity of 30 tons, to store ripe coffee for civets to eat when the coffee harvest season is over Currently, the consumption of civet coffee in the domestic market as well as for export is still facing many difficulties, due to high prices, and lack of trust with customers But he is still happy because he has fulfilled his promise to his student friend
The Durian Story
The Durian Story Few people know that the current headquarters of An Khang Food Processing Company used to be a durian garden of over 3 5 hectares This place produced the B31 durian variety, which won first prize in the first Dong Nai Province Fruit Tree Competition in 1994 With the dream of bringing durian from his homeland to all five continents, in 2001, on his first business trip to Thailand, Dr Tran Thanh Xuan, Director of An Khang Company, had the chance to enjoy freeze-dried durian from Thailand Surprised by the quality and price of this product, he began to nurture his own project of freeze-dried durian processing After a long time of researching and experiencing processing methods, as well as equipping necessary machinery and equipment for the processing process, in 2024, after receiving his pension book, Dr Tran Thanh Xuan decided to establish An Khang Food Processing Company, in which freeze-dried durian is a key product of the Company Selecting growing areas from durian gardens in Dong Nai province such as Long Khanh, Xuan Loc, Cam My to reduce transportation costs, raw material processing, as well as increase the quality of input materials, An Khang Company provides a freeze-dried durian product with better quality than imported products of the same type, because the raw material used is fully ripe durian, unlike other countries that use just-ripe durian Currently, An Khang Company is gradually perfecting the packaging process, as well as the procedures and conditions to meet the requirements for exporting to countries in the region An Khang Company has also found the old B31 durian variety and reproduced it on nearly 4 hectares of the Company's land in La Nga commune, Dinh Quan district, with the dream of creating a domestic durian product with higher quality than the current imported durian varieties. The Durian Story Few people know that the current headquarters of An Khang Food Processing Company used to be a durian garden of over 3 5 hectares This place produced the B31 durian variety, which won first prize in the first Dong Nai Province Fruit Tree Competition in 1994 With the dream of bringing durian from his homeland to all five continents, in 2001, on his first business trip to Thailand, Dr Tran Thanh Xuan, Director of An Khang Company, had the chance to enjoy freeze-dried durian from Thailand Surprised by the quality and price of this product, he began to nurture his own project of freeze-dried durian processing After a long time of researching and experiencing processing methods, as well as equipping necessary machinery and equipment for the processing process, in 2024, after receiving his pension book, Dr Tran Thanh Xuan decided to establish An Khang Food Processing Company, in which freeze-dried durian is a key product of the Company Selecting growing areas from durian gardens in Dong Nai province such as Long Khanh, Xuan Loc, Cam My to reduce transportation costs, raw material processing, as well as increase the quality of input materials, An Khang Company provides a freeze-dried durian product with better quality than imported products of the same type, because the raw material used is fully ripe durian, unlike other countries that use just-ripe durian Currently, An Khang Company is gradually perfecting the packaging process, as well as the procedures and conditions to meet the requirements for exporting to countries in the region An Khang Company has also found the old B31 durian variety and reproduced it on nearly 4 hectares of the Company's land in La Nga commune, Dinh Quan district, with the dream of creating a domestic durian product with higher quality than the current imported durian varieties
What is freeze drying? Advantages, disadvantages and applications
Dried yogurt, dried fruit, dried vegetables,... are foods in Vietnam that are using modern freeze-drying technology and are loved and trusted by many people. Let's find out with AnKhangFoods what freeze-drying is and what its advantages and disadvantages are in the article below!
What is freeze drying? Advantages, disadvantages and applications Freeze dried, dried jackfruit, dried mango, dried durian, dried yogurt, dried lychee, dried custard apple Dried yogurt, dried fruit, dried vegetables, are foods in Vietnam that are using modern freeze-drying technology and are loved and trusted by many people Let's find out with AnKhangFoods what freeze-drying is and what its advantages and disadvantages are in the article below! 1 Learn about freeze drying technology 1 1 What is freeze drying? Freeze drying (also known as freeze drying) is the process of removing water from food, helping the water to change from solid to gas in a vacuum environment In vacuum conditions, when water sublimates directly, it will change from solid to gas Thanks to that, the product after drying still retains the shape, taste, color as well as nutrients in the food 1 2 What is freeze-drying food for? The purpose of freeze-drying is to preserve the biological and chemical structure of food through the sublimation process Therefore, food after freeze-drying can be preserved for a long time without the need for any other chemical preservatives In addition, thanks to this modern drying method, food can retain its full flavor, color and nutrients effectively Therefore, freeze-dried food is very popular on the market, especially in countries with many natural disasters Freeze drying technology 2 Food freeze drying process Fresh food is flash frozen at temperatures from -30°C to -50°C and placed in a vacuum chamber In a vacuum environment, the ice part of the food will sublimate without going through the liquefaction stage (about 90% of the moisture in the product is removed) Next, move to the secondary drying stage to sublimate the remaining moisture The temperature is gradually increased to > 0 degrees Celsius At that time, the moisture content in the product will be about 1 - 4% At the end of the freeze-drying process, the food is vacuum-packed to prevent moisture from entering and causing oxidation Soak freeze-dried food in water during processing to return the ingredients to their original state with full flavor and nutritional content Modern freeze drying technology applied in the food industry 3 Stages of Freeze Drying The freeze drying stages vary from one production unit to another, but there are three stages that must be passed through when performing the process These include: 3 1 Freezing stage This is the stage that largely determines the quality of freeze-dried products Food needs to be cooled to at least the melting point of that food If it is not completely frozen or at the required level, the food will not be of good quality after drying Depending on the food being dried, the manufacturer will adjust the temperature and freeze-drying time accordingly Food needs to be frozen quickly, otherwise the ice crystals will grow large, causing the food cell walls to break and spoil the food sample 3 2 Primary drying stage After the freeze dryer and vacuum pump are started, the primary stage begins The food will be cooled and evaporated in the drying chamber at low pressure The dryer will also continuously supply energy in the form of heat to accelerate the freeze drying process The primary stage can last for several days depending on the type of food and the input temperature After completion, about 93% of the water in the food will be released and enter the secondary drying stage to increase the preservation time Food is placed in the machine chamber to be freeze-dried 3 3 Secondary drying stage At this stage, heat is added to almost completely remove excess moisture, leaving only about 2% of the food This maximum dehumidification allows food to be preserved and kept longer without worrying about spoilage Freeze dried yogurt 4 Advantages and disadvantages of freeze drying 4 1 Advantages The dried product retains its original state: Freeze drying retains the biological and chemical structure of the food, thereby not losing its flavor, color, shape or nutrients The dried product has the ideal crispness: Freeze drying has removed water as well as moisture in the food, so when eaten it will feel crispy and chewy without being dry or too soft Not picky about food: Freeze-drying technology can be used for many types of food including succulent foods, foods rich in essential oils, large meat and fish, 4 2 Disadvantages Relatively high price: Using modern technology and machinery, the cost of freeze-dried food is quite high but worth it The time to complete a drying batch is relatively long: To ensure the quality of the finished product after drying, it requires a lot of time and effort to make a standard drying batch Maintenance costs and materials used for maintenance are quite expensive: When modern machinery and equipment have problems, it will cost a large amount of money to repair them, as well as using very expensive lubricants 5 Application of freeze-drying technology in food production Nowadays, the application of freeze-drying technology in food is very popular Freeze-drying medicinal herbs: Natural medicinal herbs such as cordyceps, lingzhi mushrooms, etc are often easily transformed and lose their properties, so people will directly apply freeze-drying technology during the production process to preserve them Preserve and freeze-dry juicy foods such as vegetables, kiwi, strawberries, oranges, lemons, watermelon, mango, jackfruit, Foods in powder form: Vegetable powder, meat and fish powder, cocoa powder, etc Fresh ingredients such as seafood, meat, Dried yogurt that kids love is also a freeze-dried food Freeze-dried jackfruit with original flavor Where to buy quality dried and freeze-dried foods? Foods that apply freeze-drying technology such as jackfruit, durian, mango, yogurt are being sold at An Khang Foods You can order at Shopee booth or through our website. What is freeze drying? Advantages, disadvantages and applications Freeze dried, dried jackfruit, dried mango, dried durian, dried yogurt, dried lychee, dried custard apple Dried yogurt, dried fruit, dried vegetables, are foods in Vietnam that are using modern freeze-drying technology and are loved and trusted by many people Let's find out with AnKhangFoods what freeze-drying is and what its advantages and disadvantages are in the article below! 1 Learn about freeze drying technology 1 1 What is freeze drying? Freeze drying (also known as freeze drying) is the process of removing water from food, helping the water to change from solid to gas in a vacuum environment In vacuum conditions, when water sublimates directly, it will change from solid to gas Thanks to that, the product after drying still retains the shape, taste, color as well as nutrients in the food 1 2 What is freeze-drying food for? The purpose of freeze-drying is to preserve the biological and chemical structure of food through the sublimation process Therefore, food after freeze-drying can be preserved for a long time without the need for any other chemical preservatives In addition, thanks to this modern drying method, food can retain its full flavor, color and nutrients effectively Therefore, freeze-dried food is very popular on the market, especially in countries with many natural disasters Freeze drying technology 2 Food freeze drying process Fresh food is flash frozen at temperatures from -30°C to -50°C and placed in a vacuum chamber In a vacuum environment, the ice part of the food will sublimate without going through the liquefaction stage (about 90% of the moisture in the product is removed) Next, move to the secondary drying stage to sublimate the remaining moisture The temperature is gradually increased to > 0 degrees Celsius At that time, the moisture content in the product will be about 1 - 4% At the end of the freeze-drying process, the food is vacuum-packed to prevent moisture from entering and causing oxidation Soak freeze-dried food in water during processing to return the ingredients to their original state with full flavor and nutritional content Modern freeze drying technology applied in the food industry 3 Stages of Freeze Drying The freeze drying stages vary from one production unit to another, but there are three stages that must be passed through when performing the process These include: 3 1 Freezing stage This is the stage that largely determines the quality of freeze-dried products Food needs to be cooled to at least the melting point of that food If it is not completely frozen or at the required level, the food will not be of good quality after drying Depending on the food being dried, the manufacturer will adjust the temperature and freeze-drying time accordingly Food needs to be frozen quickly, otherwise the ice crystals will grow large, causing the food cell walls to break and spoil the food sample 3 2 Primary drying stage After the freeze dryer and vacuum pump are started, the primary stage begins The food will be cooled and evaporated in the drying chamber at low pressure The dryer will also continuously supply energy in the form of heat to accelerate the freeze drying process The primary stage can last for several days depending on the type of food and the input temperature After completion, about 93% of the water in the food will be released and enter the secondary drying stage to increase the preservation time Food is placed in the machine chamber to be freeze-dried 3 3 Secondary drying stage At this stage, heat is added to almost completely remove excess moisture, leaving only about 2% of the food This maximum dehumidification allows food to be preserved and kept longer without worrying about spoilage Freeze dried yogurt 4 Advantages and disadvantages of freeze drying 4 1 Advantages The dried product retains its original state: Freeze drying retains the biological and chemical structure of the food, thereby not losing its flavor, color, shape or nutrients The dried product has the ideal crispness: Freeze drying has removed water as well as moisture in the food, so when eaten it will feel crispy and chewy without being dry or too soft Not picky about food: Freeze-drying technology can be used for many types of food including succulent foods, foods rich in essential oils, large meat and fish, 4 2 Disadvantages Relatively high price: Using modern technology and machinery, the cost of freeze-dried food is quite high but worth it The time to complete a drying batch is relatively long: To ensure the quality of the finished product after drying, it requires a lot of time and effort to make a standard drying batch Maintenance costs and materials used for maintenance are quite expensive: When modern machinery and equipment have problems, it will cost a large amount of money to repair them, as well as using very expensive lubricants 5 Application of freeze-drying technology in food production Nowadays, the application of freeze-drying technology in food is very popular Freeze-drying medicinal herbs: Natural medicinal herbs such as cordyceps, lingzhi mushrooms, etc are often easily transformed and lose their properties, so people will directly apply freeze-drying technology during the production process to preserve them Preserve and freeze-dry juicy foods such as vegetables, kiwi, strawberries, oranges, lemons, watermelon, mango, jackfruit, Foods in powder form: Vegetable powder, meat and fish powder, cocoa powder, etc Fresh ingredients such as seafood, meat, Dried yogurt that kids love is also a freeze-dried food Freeze-dried jackfruit with original flavor Where to buy quality dried and freeze-dried foods? Foods that apply freeze-drying technology such as jackfruit, durian, mango, yogurt are being sold at An Khang Foods You can order at Shopee booth or through our website
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