Hydrocooling
Rapid cooling technique for fruits and vegetables using cold water showers.
Hydrocooling
Hydrocooling is a rapid cooling technique for fruits and vegetables using cold water showers, close to 0 °C. This process reduces the product’s temperature in just a few minutes, improving preservation and subsequent quality.
Hydrocooling allows for nighttime cold storage at a lower cost, generating significant energy savings.
Advantages of hydrocooling:
Decreases the thermal load in cold storage rooms
Preserves the freshness of the fruit and prevents dehydration
Improves the quality and subsequent handling of the product
Includes a pre-wash of the product during the process
SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENTS
The hydrocooling equipment manufactured by Farraus is built entirely of stainless steel and is sized according to the production capacity and the type of product to be treated. The system includes: stainless steel structure, upper tank for water shower, interior tub with heat exchanger, refrigeration unit, static or dynamic systems as required, and automatic temperature and pump control.
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