Industrial defrosting and mixing for frozen raw materials
Industrial food production often involves the challenge of efficiently tempering fully frozen raw materials into a usable form for processing. This step is critical in ensuring product quality and processing speed, especially for high-volume items like fish burgers and chicken nuggets.
Defrost and mix with vacuum steam technology
The GEA ColdSteam M is an advanced defrosting and mixing solution designed to temper fully frozen raw materials rapidly. Utilizing ColdSteam technology, it delivers steam under vacuum conditions to defrost materials in minutes, significantly faster than traditional methods. The process prevents scalding and protein denaturation by using steam at approximately 33°C. The system offers inline processing, integrating defrosting and mixing in one unit, thus eliminating manual handling and enhancing food safety. The GEA ColdSteam M is suitable for processing various products including fish burgers, vegetable mixes, and meat replacements. It is available in multiple sizes, from 1400 liters to 5000 liters, and seamlessly integrates into high performance, fully automated processing lines.
Benefits
- Rapid defrosting reduces processing time from hours to minutes
- Consistent product quality ensures reliable downstream processes
- Controlled environment minimizes risk of bacterial contamination
- Eliminates manual handling, enhancing safety and efficiency
- Suitable for various formed products with options for cooling