IQF Individual Quick Freezing, is a method of freezing food items quickly to preserve their quality and safety.
Process of Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
The frozen food production has three main stages: pre-treatment, freezing, and frozen storage.
- The pre-treatment stage prepares the food for freezing by maintaining its safety and quality.
- The freezing stage uses a mechanical process to transfer heat from the food to a refrigerant.
- The frozen storage keeps the food at a cold temperature to maintain its quality.
Benefits of IQF Products
- IQF (individually quick frozen) fruits and Vegetables can be used year-round.
- IQF Products retain their nutritional value and flavor.
- IQF Fruits and Vegetables is easy to use and can be added to smoothies, yoghurt, cereal, and other dishes without thawing.
- IQF Fruits can be stored for up to 24 months from manufacturing at -18 °C without losing quality.
- IQF Fruits can often be cooked from frozen with minimal thawing, saving time and effort.
