Advanced Food Processing Solutions for Rice and Grains

A growing market

In the rice and grains industries, achieving good product separation and maintaining stringent food safety standards are top priorities. That’s why the world’s leading producers trust OctoCore equipment. Our advanced technology helps processors maintain product quality, ensure food safety, and boost efficiency to meet the growing demand for convenient meal solutions.

Blanching

Addressing Blanching Challenges for Rice and Grains

Blanching rice and grains effectively can be a challenge, with common issues such as:

Texture and Stickiness: The natural stickiness of rice and grains can cause clumping during
blanching.
Food Safety: Maintaining optimal hygiene while handling starch-rich products in large
quantities.
Consistency: Uneven blanching can result in inconsistent moisture absorption and texture.

OctoCore Solution – IF Blancher

The OctoCore IF Blancher provides the solution with precise, efficient heat treatment tailored to
rice and grains. Key features include:

Precise Temperature Control: Multi-zone settings allow customizable blanching based on product type.
Rapid and Uniform Heat Transfer: Prevents over-blanching while maintaining texture.
Easy-to-Clean Design: Designed for high hygiene standards with accessible cleaning options.

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Chilling Rice and Grains

Efficient Chilling for Rice and Grains

Chilling is critical to halting the cooking process and preserving quality. However, processors often face these
challenges:

Halting Cooking Processes: Quick cooling is necessary to stop starch gelatinization without
compromising texture.
Preventing Clumping: Sticky rice and grains tend to form lumps during chilling.
Energy Efficiency: Balancing operational costs with high-quality results.

OctoCore Solution – IF Chiller

The OctoCore IF Chiller ensures rapid, efficient cooling while minimizing risks like clumping and texture loss. Its benefits include:

Efficient Chilling System: Rapidly reduces temperature to preserve product structure and
texture.
Gentle Handling: Protects delicate grains and reduces breakage.
Optimized Energy Usage: Advanced technology reduces energy consumption and operational costs.

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IQF Freezing Rice and Grains

IQF Freezing for Rice and Grains

Freezing rice and grains comes with its own unique set of challenges, including:

Clumping: High starch content can cause products to stick together during freezing.
Product Yield: Poor freezing techniques may lead to dehydration and reduced yield.
Food Safety: Maintaining hygiene and efficiency in the freezing process.

OctoCore Solution – IQF Freezer

The OctoCore IQF Freezer delivers unmatched performance, ensuring excellent separation and product
quality. Its key features include:

Fluidization Technology: Prevents clumping with even airflow and consistent product movement.
Energy-Efficient Freezing Zones: Adjustable fan speeds optimize freezing and save up to 30% on energy.
Hygienic Design: Exchangeable bedplates and easy-to-clean surfaces uphold the highest food safety standards.

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TESTIMONIALS

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Here's what our customers have to say

The OctoCore IQF Freezer is a state-of-the-art freezing solution designed to provide exceptional, individually quick frozen products with optimal freshness, shape, color, and taste.

Unilever, Langnese-Iglo, Germany

Pile of long grain white rice isolated on white background

The OctoCore (IQF Freezer) has now been in production two years with top results on our laboratory sanitation tests.

Keck Spezialitäten GmbH, Germany

Advanced Food Processing Solutions for Rice and Grains