Advanced Food Processing Solutions for Rice and Grains
A growing market
Blanching
Addressing Blanching Challenges for Rice and Grains
Blanching rice and grains effectively can be a challenge, with common issues such as:- Texture and Stickiness: The natural stickiness of rice and grains can cause clumping during blanching.
- Food Safety: Maintaining optimal hygiene while handling starch-rich products in large quantities.
- Consistency: Uneven blanching can result in inconsistent moisture absorption and texture.
OctoFrost Solution – IF Blancher
The OctoFrost IF Blancher provides the solution with precise, efficient heat treatment tailored to rice and grains. Key features include:- Precise Temperature Control: Multi-zone settings allow customizable blanching based on product type.
- Rapid and Uniform Heat Transfer: Prevents over-blanching while maintaining texture.
- Easy-to-Clean Design: Designed for high hygiene standards with accessible cleaning options.
Chilling Rice and Grains
Efficient Chilling for Rice and Grains
Chilling is critical to halting the cooking process and preserving quality. However, processors often face these challenges:- Halting Cooking Processes: Quick cooling is necessary to stop starch gelatinization without compromising texture.
- Preventing Clumping: Sticky rice and grains tend to form lumps during chilling.
- Energy Efficiency: Balancing operational costs with high-quality results.
OctoFrost Solution – IF Chiller
The OctoFrost IF Chiller ensures rapid, efficient cooling while minimizing risks like clumping and texture loss. Its benefits include:- Efficient Chilling System: Rapidly reduces temperature to preserve product structure and texture.
- Gentle Handling: Protects delicate grains and reduces breakage.
- Optimized Energy Usage: Advanced technology reduces energy consumption and operational costs.
IQF Freezing Rice and Grains
IQF Freezing for Rice and Grains
Freezing rice and grains comes with its own unique set of challenges, including:- Clumping: High starch content can cause products to stick together during freezing.
- Product Yield: Poor freezing techniques may lead to dehydration and reduced yield.
- Food Safety: Maintaining hygiene and efficiency in the freezing process.
OctoFrost Solution – IQF Freezer
The OctoFrost IQF Freezer delivers unmatched performance, ensuring excellent separation and product quality. Its key features include:- Fluidization Technology: Prevents clumping with even airflow and consistent product movement.
- Energy-Efficient Freezing Zones: Adjustable fan speeds optimize freezing and save up to 30% on energy.
- Hygienic Design: Exchangeable bedplates and easy-to-clean surfaces uphold the highest food safety standards.
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Here's what our customers have to say
The OctoFrost IQF Freezer is a state-of-the-art freezing solution designed to provide exceptional, individually quick frozen products with optimal freshness, shape, color, and taste.
Unilever, Langnese-Iglo, Germany
The OctoFrost (IQF Freezer) has now been in production two years with top results on our laboratory sanitation tests.
Keck Spezialitäten GmbH, Germany
