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Heat-Free Defrosting Trays

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Houcy' Tray Decreases Meat Thawing Time by 75%

— September 26, 2019 — Art & Design
The 'Houcy' tray is a defrosting solution for chefs to utilize when looking for a quick, convenient way to thaw out cuts of meat without having to wait extended periods or place it in the microwave.

The tray is reported to decrease the thawing time for meat by as much as 75% and is capable of bringing a steak to room temperature in just 15 minutes. This will come as welcome news to the rising number of time-poor consumers who require an effective way to prepare meals on weeknights without having to perform ample preparation ahead of time.

The 'Houcy' tray works thanks to 22 microporous channels that utilize odorless and nontoxic gas in order to accelerate the defrosting process drastically.
Trend Themes
1. Heat-free Defrosting - The innovation of heat-free defrosting trays creates an opportunity for companies to develop more efficient and eco-friendly kitchen appliances.
2. Quick Meal Preparation - The rising demand for quick and easy meal preparation among time-poor consumers creates an opportunity for businesses to introduce more innovative kitchen solutions.
3. Microporous Channel Technology - The development of microporous channel technology opens up a host of opportunities for companies to create new and improved products across various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Appliance - The heat-free defrosting trays trend presents an opportunity for kitchen appliance companies to develop more efficient and eco-friendly products.
2. Food Industry - The quick meal preparation trend creates potential for food industry players to offer more convenient and healthy meal options that require minimal preparation.
3. Home Improvement Industry - The innovation of microporous channel technology creates an opportunity for home improvement companies to develop more effective and sustainable products for various applications.
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