Automatic IQF frozen green peas making machine| Frozen green peas processing plant in India.

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A frozen vegetable processing line is a system designed to efficiently process and freeze vegetables for long-term storage and distribution. It involves various stages, including cleaning, sorting, blanching, freezing, and packaging. Here is a comprehensive introduction to a typical frozen vegetable processing line, including specifications:
1. Cleaning Stage:
• Conveyor System: A conveyor belt or system transports the vegetables to the processing line.
• Washing Tanks: Vegetables are immersed in water tanks equipped with sprayers or brushes to remove dirt, debris, and pesticides.
• Debris Removal: Vibrating screens or separators remove any remaining debris or foreign objects from the vegetables.
2. Sorting and Grading Stage:
• Sorting Conveyor: A conveyor belt with manual or automated sorting stations allows workers to remove damaged or low-quality vegetables.
• Grading Equipment: Optical sorters or mechanical graders sort vegetables based on size, shape, colour, and other quality parameters.
3. Cutting and Slicing Stage:
• Specification: This stage includes various cutting and slicing equipment such as dicers, slicers, or shredders.
• Purpose: The equipment is used to cut vegetables into desired shapes and sizes, enabling uniform freezing and easy packaging.
4. Blanching Stage:
• Blanching Tank: Vegetables are passed through hot water or steam in a blanching tank to inactivate enzymes and preserve their colour, texture, and nutrients.
• Conveyor System: A conveyor belt transports the vegetables through the blanching tank.
5. Freezing Stage:
• Freezing Equipment: Either a fluidized bed freezer or a cryogenic freezer is used to freeze the vegetables rapidly.
• Conveyor System: A conveyor belt carries the blanched vegetables into the freezer and then moves them through the freezing process.
• Individual Quick Freezing (IQF): IQF technology freezes each vegetable individually, preventing them from sticking together.
6. Packaging Stage:
• Weighing and Packaging Machines: Automated machines weigh the frozen
vegetables and package them into bags, boxes, or other appropriate containers.
• Sealing Equipment: Machines seal the packages to ensure product integrity and prevent freezer burn.
• Labelling and Coding: Packaging machines can also apply labels and codes for product identification and traceability.
7. Storage and Distribution:
• Cold Storage: Frozen vegetables are stored in temperature-controlled warehouses to maintain their quality and extend shelf life.
• Distribution: Packaged frozen vegetables are transported to distribution centres or directly to retail stores for sale.