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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