posted by: Ester Gomez As vegetable and fruit growers strive to maintain the highest quality of their produce, the importance of efficient cooling methods becomes paramount. One technology making significant strides in this area is vacuum cooling. Heuch Cooling Solutions, with a wealth of experience in HVAC since 1970, is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge vacuum coolers tailored to the needs of horticulture businesses.
How Can Vacuum Cooling Extend Shelf Life and Enhance Quality?
At Heuch, we understand that prolonging the shelf life of fresh produce by 2-6 days can make a significant difference. Our vacuum coolers ensure that your products are cooled as soon as possible post-harvest, maintaining their freshness and quality. Leading growers benefit from our mobile coolers, which can move around seasonal production sites, cooling up to 12 tonnes of produce per hour. This rapid cooling process maximises product quality and shelf life, helping growers become market leaders.
Why Are Heuch Vacuum Coolers the Most Efficient Choice?
Heuch Vacuum Coolers are designed to cater to a wide range of fresh produce, offering the fastest cooling methods available. Typically, our coolers reduce the temperature of produce from 30°C to 4°C in just 15 to 30 minutes. This rapid cooling is achieved through the process of vaporising water on the surface and just under the surface of the produce. The energy required for this evaporation is taken from the produce, leading to a quick and uniform cooling process.
How Does Vacuum Cooling Minimise Moisture Loss?
One of the standout benefits of vacuum cooling is the minimal moisture loss, about 1% for every 6°C drop in temperature. This loss is uniform throughout the entire product and is generally not noticeable. For bulkier produce such as broccoli and sweet corn, our systems incorporate water spraying during the cooling cycle to further minimise moisture loss, a technique known as Hydro-Vac or Wet-Vac Cooling.
What Custom Solutions Does Heuch Offer for Fresh Produce Cooling?
At Heuch Cooling Solutions, we offer a range of vacuum coolers from 2 to 8 pallet capacity and more, with custom-built options to suit specific needs. Our expertise in HVAC, honed over decades, ensures that our clients receive top-notch solutions and support as well as local maintenance.
How Has Heuch Proven Success with Leading Growers?
Heuch Cooling Solutions has been a trusted partner for leading companies in the horticulture field since 1970. Our experience and commitment to innovation have made us a preferred choice for growers looking to improve their cooling processes. Our clients have experienced significant improvements in cooling times and product quality, leading to better preservability and extended shelf life.
Get in Touch
To learn more about how Heuch Vacuum Coolers can revolutionise your fresh produce cooling process, contact our team for a custom quote today at cool@heuch.com.au.
Additionally, you can download our detailed guide on Vacuum Coolers for Fresh Produce to explore how our solutions can meet your specific needs.
Embrace the future of fresh produce cooling with Heuch Cooling Solutions, where decades of experience and cutting-edge technology come together to ensure your produce remains fresh, high-quality, and market-ready.
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