Abstract: A cryogenic apparatus for quickly freezing droplets of liquid product is disclosed. This apparatus employs cryogenic liquid, typically liquid nitrogen, flowing along a ramp or sluiceway to freeze a product. The product is kept in the cryogenic liquid for a relatively constant dwell time. The ramp or sluiceway is contained within an insulated vessel to preclude the cryogenic liquid from evaporating and to retain any spillage. The ramp or sluiceway is preferably spiral shape so as to allow for a maximum length run with the insulated vessel.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a free flowing granular dishwasher detergent having enhanced chlorine stability over extended periods of shelf life is disclosed. The process comprises mixing in a ventilated vessel, a dry mixture of sodium tripolyphosphate and chlorinated trisodium phosphate. The ratio of the volume of the dry mixture and the volume of the vessel is between about 1:25 and 1:8. An aqueous solution of silicate is sprayed onto the dry mixture to form an agglomerate during hydration of the sodium tripolyphosphate. The formed agglomerate is sprayed with a nonionic surfactant. The treated agglomerate is coated with a silicate. The coated agglomerate is mixed in the vessel while being discharged from the vessel. The silicate coated agglomerate inhibits chlorine loss from the dishwasher detergent over extended periods.