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This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.
It’s Black History Month. From the 1800’s to the present day, African Americans have made significant contributions to food, food processing, and food safety.
- Alfred Cralle patented the first ice cream scoop in 1897, still in use today.
- Alexander Ashbourne changed bakeries by inventing a spring-loaded device that cut multiples of biscuits versus one at a time.
- Frederick McKinley Jones patented a portable air-cooling unit for delivery trucks ensuring safety of perishable foods. He was inducted to the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
- Reginald Lewis built Beatrice International, a billon dollar snack food, beverage, and grocery store conglomerate.
For Food Safety in a Minute, this is Susie Craig.
Resources
The Daily Meal. 17 Most Influential African Americans in Food. Lauren Gordon. 2-11-21.