Advanced IQF Solutions for the Cheese Industry

A growing market

Cheese is a versatile ingredient enjoyed in countless recipes worldwide, from pizzas and pastas to salads and snacks. As the demand for convenient, high-quality frozen cheese grows, processors turn to IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) technology to maintain cheese’s natural texture, appearance, and performance. OctoFrost delivers innovative solutions to meet the unique challenges of freezing shredded, diced, and whole cheese products like mozzarella.

IQF Freezing Cheese

Common Challenges in IQF Freezing Cheese

Freezing IQF cheese comes with its own set of challenges, including but not limiting to maintaning product integrity and ensuring energy-efficient and cost-effective operations. Additional challenges include:

Lump Formation: Sticky, shredded, or wet cheese is prone to clumping and forming blocks during freezing.
Browning Effect: Overly long freezing processes can cause cheese to discolor during thawing, especially mozzarella.
Clogging Issuess: Cheese fines from dicing or shredding can clog the transport bed and coils, reducing efficiency and defrost intervals.

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OctoFrost Solution - IQF Freezer

The OctoFrost IQF Freezer is specifically designed to tackle the complexities of freezing cheese products, ensuring high-quality results. Key features include:

Fluidization for Separation: Ensures individual cheese pieces remain separate, avoiding clumps and blocks.
Rapid Freezing: Prevents the browning effect with quick crust-freezing and precise temperature control.
Fines Management: Optimized airflow prevents fines from clogging the coils and transport bed, increasing operational efficiency
Hygienic Design: Features removable bedplates, a seamless body, and easy cleaning access, ensuring the highest standards of food safety.