Benefits
Good separation and food safety is the top priorities for processors in the pasta and grains industries. OctoFrost equipment is trusted to successfully serve these priorities by biggest producers on these markets.
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Natural AppearanceThe full control over the blanching temperature and time in the IF Blancher is important for avoiding overblanching of sensitive products like pasta and grains. Further on, with an efficient chilling below 5°C in the OctoFrost™ IF Chiller a good product separation is achieved in the OctoFrost IQF freezer. The fully adjustable airflow in the OctoFrost™ IQF freezing tunnel and the gentle movement of the bedplates ensure no lumps of grains, and no damage of the pasta products. |
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Energy EfficiencyThe rainshower and cross-flow systems which are at the heart of the IF Blancher and Chiller help achieve the quickest heat transfer while the recirculation system optimizes water consumption. The frequency converters installed on each OctoFrost fan in the IQF tunnel, translates in significant energy savings. By decreasing the fans’ speed, the overall energy savings can reach as high as 30% while preserving the product quality. |
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High YieldThe quick and efficient blanching and chilling together with the unique aerodynamics of the OctoFrost™ freezer, result into less snow formation when compared to other technologies, which means minimum dehydration and higher yield for the processor. |
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Food SafetyAll OctoFrost equipment has easy-to-clean design for a reliable food safety. Every part of the blancher and chiller which comes in contact with the blanching and chilling water can be cleaned by CIP (Cleaning-In-Place). The free-standing body, lack of joints and exchangeable bedplates of the OctoFrost™ freezer contribute even further to a truly reliable food safety for IQF pasta and grains processors. |
Technology
Blanching Technology
The OctoFrost IF Blancher has the unique benefit of precise time and temperature control for ensuring the best product quality. This innovative solution brings true value to pasta and grains processors:
- Weighing belt for an even infeed into the blancher;
- Flexibility of different temperature zones for avoiding over-blanching;
- Energy efficient steam injection for heating the blanching water;Cross-flow water circulation for smart water consumption;
Chilling Technology
The IF Chiller built by OctoFrost is based on impingement flash (IF) technology which achieves the quickest and most efficient heat transfer with its rain-shower system. This innovative solution brings true value to pasta and grains processors which allows them to produce high quality IQF products:
- Significantly faster heat transfer due to the impingement rain shower system;
- Quick chilling with the high flow of recirculated ice-cold water which improves yield and product quality;
- System temperature below 6°C for reliable food safety;
- Low product temperature achieved for a premium IQF final product;
IQF Technology
The IQF technology developed by Octofrost has a number of unique features which bring real value to pasta and grains processors all around the world.
- Adjustable airflow for a quick crust-freezing in the first freezing zone which translates in no lump formation, good product separation and energy efficiency;
- Exchangeable OctoFrost bedplates for gentle handling of soft products and quick and easy cleaning between different product batches;
- Overall easy-to-clean design for a truly reliable food safety;
These are a just a few of the key benefits OctoFrost customers enjoy from this unique IQF tunnel freezer. Learn more by clicking on the video above.
Equipment suited for processing IQF Pasta & Grains
Contact
We’re specialized in Individual Quick Freezing and Processing
Octofrost Headquarter
Octofrost Group
Volframgatan 3
SE- 213 64 Malmö
Tel: +46 42 33 22 60
E-mail: info@octofrost.com
For enquiry we need to know:
• Your needs;
• Type of product you process;
• Hourly and yearly estimated production.