How can IQF processors overcome the most common challenges and obtain a high-quality IQF product

By: OctoFrost
 
 
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MALMÖ, Sweden - Feb. 15, 2018 - PRLog -- Today, the customers' demands, in terms of food quality and taste, are higher than ever, and this puts a lot of pressure on IQF processors, who are trying to stay competitive in this fast-growing market. IQF freezing is the only method that satisfies all the customers' expectations, but IQF producers still have to face a few challenges: preserving the natural appearance of the products, maintaining their taste and texture, and ensuring their good separation.

Preserving the products' taste, smell and texture is challenging because it is strongly linked to minimizing dehydration and maximizing profits. Therefore, in order to preserve the natural appearance of products, IQF processors need to take into account the dehydration level and try to minimize it. All the moisture that products lose during IQF freezing represents weight loss, eventually representing a financial loss for IQF producers. So, in order to increase their profitability, IQF processors have to minimize dehydration. Good separation is also a challenge because fruits and vegetables are sticky and contain a high amount of water, and they tend to stick together in lumps or blocks.

Food safety is another crucial aspect of the IQF industry and no compromises should be made regarding this aspect. Food institutions and administrations around the world call food safety the number one priority and the pressure on the IQF industry is growing with each incident, such as the contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The OctoFrostTM IQF tunnel freezer easily overcomes all the challenges above. It is designed with a unique bedplate, removable, made of food grade plastic and perforated with holes of different sizes. The thickness of the bedplate ensures a high-pressure drop, which guarantees an even fluidization in all freezing zones. The fluidized bed area inside the OctoFrostTM IQF tunnel freezer is 35% larger than in other IQF freezers, and the thick bedplate allows distributing the vibrations on a larger area, preventing products from sticking to the bedplate. By improving fluidization, perfect separation can be achieved and lump formation can be avoided.

Controlling dehydration is possible by creating perfect aerodynamics inside the IQF tunnel freezer, with airflow adjustments according to the product that is being frozen. Due to its innovative technical features, the OctoFrostTM IQF tunnel freezer can create the right airflow, while also allowing the control of the fan speed and its adjustment for each freezing zone. In combination with the asymmetric bedplates movement, this creates the perfect aerodynamics.

In terms of food safety, this IQF tunnel freezer has certain design features that raise IQF freezing to the next level. The monoblock body and the removable bedplates don't represent a favorable environment for bacteria growth, therefore ensuring food safety. Moreover, the removable bedplates eliminate the risk of cross-contamination, but also their thorough cleaning.

Choosing the right equipment for IQF fruit and vegetables is an essential step in ensuring a high-quality end product, which can be sold at a premium price. Make sure to evaluate all the characteristics of an IQF freezer before deciding to invest in one, because this decision will increase or decrease your business profit on the long run.

For more info check: https://www.octofrost.com
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