ChillPro FRESH Liquid ICE fresh food preservation methods

Increasing demand for fresher, sustainable and higher quality food puts a strong pressure on producers of highly delicate foods such as fish and seafood, meat and poultry, and fresh produce. It’s not just about how good the quality of product is from moment of harvest, but rather, preserving that quality throughout every moment, from harvest, through the entire process and supply chain to finally reaching end consumers at markets or hitting the plates at homes and restaurants.

ChillPro Systems brand ChillPro FRESH is a next-generation Liquid ICE preservation technology that preserves, maintains and increases the quality of a catch or harvest. The ice technology comprises millions of micro-crystals generated from water and delivered in a Liquid ICE form to fully coat the outside of a product. Unlike flake ice and other traditional methods of preservation, the Liquid ICE technology creates full contact with the product surface, lowering temperatures instantly, preserving the ‘just harvested’ quality and reducing bacterial growth and spoilage. The Liquid ICE is produced, stored and pumped through sealed piping, which enables ease of use, CIP and no exposure to outside contaminants.

The ice crystals contain high latent energy, simultaneously chilling and hydrating the product. This reduces shrinkage and prevents weight loss of product, which can enhance profitability.

ChillPro FRESH Liquid ICE systems are used in applications from processing of fish to instant cooling of dairy products below 4°C such as yoghurts, creams, dips and spreads. ChillPro FRESH machines and system configurations are scalable for use onboard vessels, for land-based producers and processers, in-field or storage cooling, short-haul transport and retail outlets. Automated and easy to use, the systems are designed to save on labour costs and benefit towards carbon neutral goals.