Clarence Birdseye
Clarence Birdseye
Clarence Birdseye (pronunciation: /ˈklærəns ˈbɜːrdsaɪ/) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, and naturalist, and is considered the founder of the modern frozen food industry.
Etymology
The name "Clarence" is of Latin origin, meaning "bright", while "Birdseye" is an English surname, originally denoting someone who lived by a stream (Old English 'burna') in a valley ('eg').
Early Life
Clarence Birdseye was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 9, 1886. He was the sixth of nine children. His interest in freezing food began when he was working as a fur trader in Labrador, Canada. He noticed that the fish he caught froze almost immediately after being pulled from the water, and when thawed, still tasted fresh.
Invention
In 1924, Birdseye patented the "Flash freezing" process, which involves freezing food quickly at extremely low temperatures. This method of freezing food preserved the taste, texture, and nutritional value much better than the slow freezing methods that were used previously.
Legacy
Birdseye's invention revolutionized the food industry and led to the development of the frozen food sector. Today, the Birdseye brand continues to be a leading name in frozen foods.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clarence Birdseye
- Wikipedia's article - Clarence Birdseye
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