Premium quality shrimp is hard to come by – the production process is complex and requires precise timing, otherwise, you risk an unpleasant, undercooked, or overcooked frozen meal. To ensure sales rise high, the best choice at your disposal is to invest in a trustworthy production line that will help you deliver the best possible product to your customers, regardless of difficulty. That’s where Octofrost’s IQF freezer comes in. Perfected over generations of engineers, this machinery has been custom-fit to process difficult-to-work-with prime material and transform it into a product that will be sold out at once. With novel techniques to reduce waste and promote sustainability, new levels of efficiency are achieved.
At the same time, the industry-leading hygiene standards set by Octofrost’s patented bedplate technology make maintenance without process-flow interruption a breeze. All you need to do is invest in the technology, and benefit from it wholeheartedly, as it is certain to pay for itself overall. High yield, excellent texture, and taste, plus easy handling and configuring of complex machinery makes it a pleasure to work with. But don’t take our word for it – here are a few concrete reasons why IQF shrimp outshines the competition:
Perfect preservation
When preparing shrimp, great attention needs to be paid to the actual process itself. Low storage temperatures go perfectly well together with the exceptionally low temperatures involved in the IQF freezing process. That makes it far easier to preserve the natural odor and taste of the shrimp. By protecting the shrimp against dehydration and perfectly preserving it, the final product has a higher level of quality.
Shrimp is a luxury product everywhere, and that’s in part thanks to how difficult it is to prepare. That’s why, by following our IQF procedures, you’ll be able to effortlessly process it and create the premium product everyone will be looking for.
Avoids clump formation
One of the main factors that decide whether your product is first sold, then re-purchased – a crucial factor for customer satisfaction, lies in the presentation. Before purchase, great attention is paid not only to the images on the packages, but also any pieces that might be seen through the transparent package segments. If the shrimps seem to be in clumps, or the product consists of large blocks of shrimp that stick together, the first impression will be less than pleasant.
When processing shrimp using IQF technology, which stands for Individually – Quick – Frozen, the shrimp pieces are separated during the freezing process. This doesn’t damage their integrity while preventing individual segments from sticking together. As a result, the product is an enviable one for your competitors and one that’s immediately appealing to customers.
Precise timing
Freezing shrimp for too long may mean it comes with a “freeze-burn” where the shrimp becomes dry, changing its texture, color, and flavor. On the flip side, if it’s not frozen for long enough, the product is insufficiently processed and may present both a health hazard, as well as a waste product.
That’s why precise timing during shrimp processing is the key to creating the ideal frozen shrimp. Our technology lets you configure the ideal shrimp cooking time, and use it consistently afterward. In addition to that, our equipment comes with three different temperature zones, to ensure that the shrimp is cooked optimally. It is processed quickly and efficiently, only spending as much time being cooked at the pre-established temperatures as necessary to achieve the best product. This prevents overcooking and ensures that the product receives the necessary treatment to be safe and delicious to eat.
Appearance preserving
When processing shrimp, appearance is one of the most important aspects. Shrimp, as a luxury product, relies on its natural appearance to sell. As a result, technology that preserves it is of vital importance. By using a custom design for a rain shower system, we’re able to combine the quickest method of temperature transfer, with water that is just above freezing, with an approach that keeps the shrimp’s form whole.
By letting gravity do the work, we’re able to keep the shrimp from breaking into pieces, while reutilizing water and increasing the efficiency of our work, thanks to the cooling speed. Combined with our approach to freezing by letting chilly airflow from under the shrimp and freezing it individually, while separating the individual pieces, we’re able to guarantee wholeness at every phase.
High volume
Not only is processing seafood faster using IQF technology, but it is also more efficient, thanks to the large volume of material that can be frozen at a time. Clams, mussels, and langoustine can all benefit from being IQF frozen, as all the earlier considerations for freezing shrimp function just as well in their cases. With a capacity of over 1,000 to 15,000 kg/h for the Blancher and an equal one for the Freezer, you’re able to produce as large a volume of IQF frozen product as your business requires.
When combined, these factors work together to create exponential growth. Quick processing of shrimp in large volumes and high-quality results all but guarantees that the only limit will be how much prime material you’ve got on hand. Octofrost can handle everything else.
Expedient cooking
Unlike other methods of freezing, IQF frozen shrimp can be cooked directly in their frozen state or thawed in just a few minutes. This makes using them in practice much more helpful, reducing food waste and creating many opportunities for need-based defrosting. In this case, it’s more advantageous for consumers such as large restaurant chains, as well as regular customers to buy IQF shrimp – it’s perfect for every occasion. Ease of use makes buying your product a far simpler decision.
The frozen food industry is only continuing to grow, and the resulting economic impact is going to be felt in the coming years. Be on top of the new wave of food preparation, by joining forces with the most innovative IQF equipment manufacturers on the market, and create a lasting enterprise that will create a product that sells.
