Preserving
PRESERVING
All finished food products have to be preserved to provide a reliable shelf-life. Limas has several options for product treatment both before and after packaging.
Washing & Preserving
Effective washing of peeled potatoes before packing lengthens the shelf-life, reduces the preservative requirement and ensures a consistent quality end product. The Limas Combi-wash is the only method that provides this.
Benefits
- Removes oxidation reagents
- Reduces surface bacteria
- Controls preservative application
- Drains product before packing
- Hygienic process
Features
- Automated process
- Contraflow washing
- Controlled water flow
- Precise preservative flow
- Sturdy, reliable construction
Blanching & Cooling
The potatoes are part cooked in water and/or steam and then cooled in either water or air prior to packing.
Benefits
- Inactivates enzymes
- Sterilises product surface
- Preserves texture and flavour
- Rapid continuous cooling
- Hygienic process
Features
- Rapid temperature rise
- Closely controlled cooking
- Simple cleaning and maintenance
- Sturdy, reliable construction
Cooking & Cooling in Pack
Cooking and cooling the potatoes after sealing in a vacuum pack provides a near-pasteurised product with a very long shelf life compared to fresh packing.
Benefits
- Long life, high-spec product
- Maintains potato quality
- Viable for small volume
- Protects pack during process
- Simple to operate
Features
- Rapid cooling
- Enclosed high water volume
- Low water usage (no losses)
- Reliable design & sturdy construction
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