A protein system may include a mixer configured to combine a powdered protein mix with water to produce a liquid protein blend. A protein system may include a liquid protein batch tank fluidly coupled to the mixer and configured to receive the liquid protein blend from the mixer. A protein system may include a holding subsystem including a liquid protein holding tank fluidly coupled to the liquid protein batch tank and configured to store the liquid protein blend received from the liquid protein batch tank, wherein the liquid protein holding tank is configured to maintain a temperature of the liquid protein blend contained therein less than or equal to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

A system for treating water or other fluid, including through the use of a liquid restructuring chamber. The system involves the production of one or more gases for injecting into a water or other fluid supply for use in a variety of applications. Methods for producing a gaseous liquid stream is also described herein.

A system for treating water or other fluid, including through the use of a liquid restructuring chamber. The system involves the production of one or more gases for injecting into a water or other fluid supply for use in a variety of applications. Methods for producing a gaseous liquid stream is also described herein.

A system for mixing acid and water can include a tank for holding acid, an acid pump for pumping acid out of the tank, an acid control valve, a water pump for pumping water, a water control valve, a flush valve to selectively flush the system with water, and a controller to control the pumps and the valves. The acid control valve and/or the water control valve can be an electronically controlled valve. The flush valve can be an electronically controlled valve to selectively permit water to flow from downstream of the water pump to upstream of the acid pump. The acid control valve, the water control valve, the flush valve, or any combination thereof can be throttled by the controller to control flow therethrough.

A system for mixing acid and water can include a tank for holding acid, an acid pump for pumping acid out of the tank, an acid control valve, a water pump for pumping water, a water control valve, a flush valve to selectively flush the system with water, and a controller to control the pumps and the valves. The acid control valve and/or the water control valve can be an electronically controlled valve. The flush valve can be an electronically controlled valve to selectively permit water to flow from downstream of the water pump to upstream of the acid pump. The acid control valve, the water control valve, the flush valve, or any combination thereof can be throttled by the controller to control flow therethrough.

An ingredient blending system for food and beverage applications incorporates a manifold body with a blending chamber, ingredient inlet ports, egress ports, and ingress ports to facilitate ratiometric mixing of multiple ingredients. The system employs a pump connected to an egress port to create suction, eliminating the need for positive pressure pumps at the inlet. Valve caps maintain selected ports in a permanently open state, enabling fluid communication for continuous flow, while electronic valves provide selective control. The system supports dynamic ingredient flow control, with configurations allowing pressure sensors to monitor ingredient flow or be replaced by sensor caps for simplicity. The blending chamber achieves precise mixing ratios based on port dimensions and supports diverse ingredient types, such as liquids and gases. Designed for scalability, the system enables efficient cleaning and maintenance, making it suitable for high-demand environments like frozen beverage or soft-serve ice cream equipment.

An ingredient blending system for food and beverage applications incorporates a manifold body with a blending chamber, ingredient inlet ports, egress ports, and ingress ports to facilitate ratiometric mixing of multiple ingredients. The system employs a pump connected to an egress port to create suction, eliminating the need for positive pressure pumps at the inlet. Valve caps maintain selected ports in a permanently open state, enabling fluid communication for continuous flow, while electronic valves provide selective control. The system supports dynamic ingredient flow control, with configurations allowing pressure sensors to monitor ingredient flow or be replaced by sensor caps for simplicity. The blending chamber achieves precise mixing ratios based on port dimensions and supports diverse ingredient types, such as liquids and gases. Designed for scalability, the system enables efficient cleaning and maintenance, making it suitable for high-demand environments like frozen beverage or soft-serve ice cream equipment.

A stirring device includes a container, a cleaning liquid supply part for supplying a cleaning solution to the container, a first stirring part including a first stirring rod located inside the container, and having a suction passage provided inside the first stirring rod and a plurality of suction ports connecting the suction passage and the inner space of the container in a fluid movable manner and sucking the cleaning liquid in the container, a second stirring part including a second stirring rod located inside the container, and having a discharge passage provided inside the second stirring rod and a plurality of discharge ports connecting the discharge passage and the inner space of the container in a fluid movable manner, and a cleaning liquid circulation part connected to the suction passage and the discharge passage; and provided to supply the cleaning liquid introduced through the suction passage to the discharge passage.

A stirring device includes a container, a cleaning liquid supply part for supplying a cleaning solution to the container, a first stirring part including a first stirring rod located inside the container, and having a suction passage provided inside the first stirring rod and a plurality of suction ports connecting the suction passage and the inner space of the container in a fluid movable manner and sucking the cleaning liquid in the container, a second stirring part including a second stirring rod located inside the container, and having a discharge passage provided inside the second stirring rod and a plurality of discharge ports connecting the discharge passage and the inner space of the container in a fluid movable manner, and a cleaning liquid circulation part connected to the suction passage and the discharge passage; and provided to supply the cleaning liquid introduced through the suction passage to the discharge passage.

A method of operating a blender having a rotatable cutting blade in a food preparation chamber includes providing a sensing light assembly, generating at least one sensing light beam below the food preparation chamber, inserting a cup containing food to be blended into the food preparation chamber, generating an error signal if a foreign object crosses the sensing light beam, and preventing or stopping rotation of the cutting blade in response to the error signal.