The invention relates to an inlet (8) for a tank (2) which is intended for a liquid food product. The inlet (8) is placed in the side wall (11) of the tank (2) and at the upper end of the tank (2). The inlet (8) is further designed so that the inflowing product is distributed in fan-shape along the inside of the tank (2). The application also includes a method of supplying liquid food product to a tank.
