Abstract: Method for preparing deep-frozen vegetable pieces, preferably potato pieces such as french fries, comprising of bringing the vegetable pieces into brief contact with an inert substance which has a temperature which is sufficiently low and for a period of time which is sufficiently long to impart to the outer layer of the vegetable pieces a temperature which is <0° C. while an inner part of the vegetable piece has a temperature which is >0° C.; slowly freezing the vegetable pieces until the pieces are fully deep-frozen by bringing the vegetable pieces into contact with air.

Abstract: Method for preparing deep-frozen vegetable pieces, preferably potato pieces such as french fries, comprising of bringing the vegetable pieces into brief contact with an inert substance which has a temperature which is sufficiently low and for a period of time which is sufficiently long to impart to the outer layer of the vegetable pieces a temperature which is <0° C. while an inner part of the vegetable piece has a temperature which is >0° C.; slowly freezing the vegetable pieces until the pieces are fully deep-frozen by bringing the vegetable pieces into contact with air.

Abstract: Device for the distribution of bulk articles, comprising a supporting structure (1), to which there is fastened a conveyor (6), and a stock container (11) having a discharge opening (25) which can be closed off by a slide valve (13), the stock container (11) being disposed exchangeably on the supporting structure (1) above the conveyor (6), and the conveyor (6) being able to be drive so as to transport bulk articles, leaving the stock container (11) along the discharge opening (25), and drop them into a packaging. Use of a device for the distribution of bulk articles as an apparatus in the sale of bulk articles in a shop.