Frozen extraction line for fruit and vegetable purees

Overcome challenges of processing frozen fruits and vegetables efficiently with a solution that guarantees low energy consumption and optimal puree quality, utilizing a patented thermopulse device for precise defrosting and enzymatic deactivation.

Processes and Extracts Purees from Frozen Produce

The EOS POLAR LINE from Bertocchi Srl is designed for the efficient processing of both fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables into deactivated purees. This system utilizes a patented Thermopulse device to gently defrost frozen inputs, allowing for optimal extraction while preserving quality. It’s particularly valuable in the production of smoothies, baby foods, and nectars, catering to customers in the food processing and beverage industries. With a processing capacity ranging from 1 to 6 tons per hour, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines. The EOS POLAR LINE offers energy efficiency with low consumption metrics, and it’s optimized for continuous operation with features such as enzymatic deactivation, cold deaeration, and hot puree refining. Constructed with high-quality materials to ensure durability, it requires minimal maintenance and supports consistent product quality.

Benefits

  • Maximizes yield from both fresh and frozen produce with efficient extraction processes.
  • Reduces energy consumption through the patented Thermopulse device's optimized defrosting.
  • Ensures high-quality puree production with enzymatic deactivation and refining.
  • Integrates easily into existing lines with continuous operation capabilities.
  • Minimizes maintenance needs with robust and durable construction.

General


Applications
Smoothies,Baby food,Nectars,Purees
End products
Deactivated fruit puree,Baby vegetable puree,Baby fruit puree,Frozen and hot-packed smoothies,Single strength fruit nectars,Concentrated vegetable puree,Concentrated fruit puree,Deactivated vegetable puree,Aseptic vegetable puree,Aseptic fruit puree,Single strength vegetable nectars
Steps before
Purification,Emulsification,Grinding,Destoning
Steps after
Sterilization,Packing,Aseptic Packaging,Cooling
Input ingredients
frozen fruit,frozen vegetables,fruits IQF,vegetables IQF,crunched blocks of frozen fruit,crunched blocks of frozen vegetables,fresh fruit (destoned),fresh vegetables
Output ingredients
deactivated puree of fruit,deactivated puree of vegetables,smoothies of fruit,smoothies of vegetables,concentrate,single strength,puree to be packed at hot temperature,aseptic puree,baby foods,nectars
Market info
Bertocchi is known for manufacturing engineered-to-order industrial equipment, specializing in custom process solutions for the food and beverage industry. They have a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability in producing machinery tailored to customer specifications.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
1 to 6 t/h
Process Type
Frozen Extraction
Process Type
Cold Deareation
Process Type
Enzyme Deactivation by thermal shocking
Process Type
Hot puree Refining
Process Type
Hot Deareation
Device Type
Thermopulse
Product Type
Deactivated puree

Operating Characteristics


Extraction Process
Frozen Extraction
Enzyme Deactivation Method
Thermal Shocking
Defrost Method
Mechanical Softening with Thermopulse
Operation Capacity
1 to 6 t/h
Product Processing Type
IQF,Crunched Blocks,Fresh Destoned
Hot Processing Steps
Hot Puree Refining,Hot Deareation

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
High
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Control panel type
Electronic/PLC-controlled
Discharge method
Hot puree output
Feed method
Frozen blocks or fresh input
Device component
Thermopulse device

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
Inline / Batch process
Compact footprint
Thermopulse device