What is Blast Chilling?
The MACS Cooler, a new, improved take on blast chillers for produce. Insulated panels allow a MACS to cool produce outside a cold room.
Blast Chilling (also Blast Cooling) is a precooling method where air is forced (blasted) out at relatively high velocities in order to cool food to a low temperature suitable for storage. Blast Cooling is sometimes also called forced-air cooling.
Blast Cooling rapidly lowers the “pulp temperature” of product to preserve quality, extend shelf-life, and inhibit microbial growth.
Blast Cooling may refer to the cooling method that utilizes a cooling tunnel. MACS Coolers are a type of blast cooler (forced-air cooler) that automates the cooling process.
If you are looking for a Blast Chiller solution, contact us. We’ll help you determine if a MACS Cooler is right for your cooling need.
Traditional-style blast cooling tunnel.