Optimized potato processing
PEF treatment softens the potato tissue, minimizing breakage and feathering during cutting, resulting in more uniform fries and higher yield.
PEF treatment softens the potato tissue, minimizing breakage and feathering during cutting, resulting in more uniform fries and higher yield.
PEF technology can improve quality and efficiency in the potato processing industry, in terms of products and processes. For example, PEF has shown significant advantages over conventional preheaters.
PEF technology is energy efficient compared to traditional heating methods. It works at lower temperatures, uses less water, and requires less energy to operate.
PEF-treated potatoes have a smoother surface, less feathering during cutting, reduced breakage and less wasted product. This results in uniform fries and higher yield.
The PEF generator is compact, significantly occupying less space as compared to conventional pre-heaters
The OPTICEPT® PEF system (Pulsed Electric Field system) is typically installed between washing/peeling and cutting to pre-treat the raw potatoes before they’re sliced into fries. The electric field permeabilizes cell membranes, which softens potato cell structures, making cutting easier and reducing breakage.
The OPTICEPT® PEF system is a state-of-the-art application tailored specifically for potato processing.
The OPTICEPT® SP7 PEF system consists of a PEF generator
and a conveyor belt system with a built-in PEF chamber.
The patented CEPT® technology maximizes treatment efficiency
and the modular generator design with optional redundancy.
The Dual Conveyor Belt System is hygienically designed and
focused on robust construction, cleanability, and high efficiency.
Have a look at this short video below to get a better understanding of how the PEF system technology is implemented in a potato processing line.
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