When frozen in an OctoFrostTM IQF tunnel freezer, IQF vegetables maintain their natural texture, color, and appearance. Moreover, for some IQF vegetables, the fluidization in the OctoFrostTM IQF tunnel freezer even enhances their appearance. This is due to the quick and controlled freezing process of the unique bed configuration. Fragile and delicate vegetables such as spinach, asparagus or broccoli require gentle handling in order not to get damaged. Also, more solid vegetables such as mushroom, beans, carrots, peas and Brussels sprouts benefit from the IQF tunnel freezer's unique air control.
Additional features such as the bed vibrator, the wave plate or the pulsator will separate the products effortlessly, creating perfect fresh-frozen IQF vegetables, with their shape and delicate natural color kept intact. Moreover, the low dehydration level and snow formation during the freezing process will increase the frozen product's output, without spending any money on manpower, raw material or power consumption.
By investing in an OctoFrostTM IQF tunnel freezer for IQF vegetables, you can benefit from many innovative technical features, such as:
1. Natural appearance. The moving bed plates and optimal airflow of the OctoFrostTM IQF tunnel freezer ensure gentle handling of delicate products and good separation, in all stages of the freezing process. Dehydration is kept to a minimum level, preserving the IQF vegetables' smell, shape, volume, and color. The frozen end result is a premium product with a natural appearance.
2. Reliable food safety. The OctoFrostTM IQF tunnel freezer is designed in an easy accessible hermetic unit, with sloping surfaces and rounded corners. The bed plates are removable for easy cleaning, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination between products. OctoFrostTM provides reliable food safety, in combination with an effective Clean in Place (CIP) system.
3. Energy efficiency. With OctoFrostTM, the total energy savings while freezing IQF vegetables is substantial, due to the presence of frequency convertors on every energy efficient axial vane fan. Moreover, this setup requires less refrigeration to cool down the fans. This way, the total energy saving is up to 20-30%.
4. High yield. The complex pressure ratios and air flows have been combined in order to reduce IQF vegetables' dehydration and prevent snow formation in the freezer. A lower dehydration means a higher yield. Moreover, the IQF vegetables keep their natural color, volume, and shape, allowing a premium price.
Here is what the OctoFrostTM IQF tunnel freezer can do for the following IQF vegetables:
1. Potatoes. Sticky diced potatoes maintain a perfect separation when frozen with the OctoFrostTM IQF tunnel freezer.
2. Green peas. Green peas are better without dehydrated surface.
3. Broccoli. Fragile broccoli can be frozen without damage while keeping more surface water.
4. Carrots. Frozen diced carrots will keep their natural appearance.
5. Mushrooms. Appetizing frozen sliced or diced mushrooms can be sold to pizza or ready meal customers, preserving a good product separation.
6. Leek. Leek is frozen to perfection and without damage.
7. Chives. Small chopped chives are frozen perfectly for easy multi-headed weighing.