Question 1

Pre-cooling tunnel or industrial blast chiller?

Accepted Answer

The pre-cooling tunnel is for post-harvest: it takes fruit and vegetables from field heat down to 32°F (0°C). The industrial blast chiller is for cooked product: it cools it out of the danger zone within FDA Food Code cooling times.

Question 2

How does a blast chiller work?

Accepted Answer

High-velocity fans force cold air over and through the product to pull its core temperature down quickly and evenly. A cold room only holds temperature; a blast chiller actively removes the heat, which is why it's used for field heat on produce and for cooked food that must leave the danger zone fast.

Question 3

What products can it cool?

Accepted Answer

Fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, prepared meals and any product that needs to get out of the temperature danger zone (41°F to 140°F / 5°C to 60°C) fast to protect quality and food safety.

Question 4

How long does cooling take?

Accepted Answer

For produce, pre-cooling takes 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the product; berries reach temperature in under 2 hours. For cooked food, cycles are set to meet FDA Food Code cooling times. A conventional cold room can take 8 to 12 hours.

Question 5

What capacity do the units have?

Accepted Answer

The pre-cooling tunnel handles 10 pallets (2XL) or 20 pallets (3XL) per unit. The industrial blast chiller comes in 2 pallets (30 HP) or 8 pallets (50 HP). Units can run in parallel to add capacity.

Question 6

Does it need special installation?

Accepted Answer

No. Units are plug & play: mobile and containerized, with no construction and limited permitting. All they need is a power hookup.

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