Batch freeze drying system for food and beverage preservation
When preserving sensitive food and beverage products such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and ready meals, maintaining nutritional value, flavor, and appearance is crucial. The challenge lies in preventing deterioration during the preservation process while ensuring the product remains fresh and appealing for consumers.
Fully automated batch freeze drying process
The GEA RAY® batch freeze drying system provides a comprehensive solution for preserving a wide range of food and beverage products. The system combines efficient and automated operation, accommodating input volumes from 20-30 kg/day (RAY®1) up to 20-30 T/day (6 x RAY® 125). The fully featured GEA Codex® control system ensures precise temperature and vacuum control, integrated with data management tools for reliable batch reporting. The cylindrical design allows easy loading and unloading of trays, making it suitable for diverse products, including fruits, vegetables, pet food, meat, seafood, probiotics, and ready meals. Its modular design facilitates quick installation and setup, often achievable by local subcontractors. The GEA RAY® system is compatible with GEA’s high efficiency refrigeration systems and energy-saving heat pump technology, offering impressive energy and cost reductions.
Benefits
- Supports a wide range of input volumes
- Fully automated operation with minimal supervision
- Precise temperature and vacuum control
- Modular design for quick installation
- High efficiency and energy-saving options available