What Is Aeration Process

Aeration brings water and air in close contact in order to remove dissolved gases (such as carbon dioxide) and oxidizes dissolved metals such as iron, hydrogen sulfide, and volatile organic chemicals (VOCs). Aeration is often the first major process at the treatment plant.

What is the purpose of aeration?

Aeration brings water and air in close contact in order to remove dissolved gases (such as carbon dioxide) and oxidizes dissolved metals such as iron, hydrogen sulfide, and volatile organic chemicals (VOCs). Aeration is often the first major process at the treatment plant.

What is the process of aeration in food?

Aeration is the process of adding very tiny pockets of air to something. In the case of fats and oils, this is normally done using mechanical/physical means, such as creaming a mixture together using a wooden spoon or using an electric whisk.