Rice can be difficult to cook and blend, especially with vegetables and meat. A ribbon blender can turn the product into mush. Recent tests utilizing this double-motion inclined agitator have resolved the problem. Product integrity is maintained and special trunnion-type kettle also provides easy dumping, eliminating discharge damage. LEE Industries, Inc. Process Systems & Equipment Div. P.O. Box 688 Phillipsburg, PA, 16866