Crust freezer for delicate and sticky products
Handling delicate, wet, shape-sensitive, or sticky products in food processing requires a method to stabilize their bottom surface for further freezing without deformation or sticking issues.
Stabilize products before full freezing
The Frigoscandia SuperCONTACT® Crust Freezer by JBT is designed to quickly freeze the bottom surface of various sensitive food products. Using mechanical refrigeration, this freezer conveys products on a thin polyethylene film over a refrigerated plate. The bottom of the product forms a one-millimeter-thick frozen crust, allowing it to be safely transferred to a regular freezer belt without mesh marks or sticking. This technology ensures product shape integrity and minimizes drip loss. It’s particularly beneficial for processing bakery and confectionery items, as well as poultry, meat, and seafood products. Available in multiple widths and lengths, it adapts to a range of capacity requirements, enhancing both hygiene and throughput.
Benefits
- Maintains product shape and appearance
- Reduces dwell time in final freezing
- Ensures high product hygiene with disposable film
- Minimizes drip loss to almost 0%
- Increases overall line capacity and efficiency