Blast Freezer

Questions & Answers for Blast Freezer

How much does a blast freezer cost?

You can purchase a blast freezer at a minimum cost of Rs 40k-50k. The price will increase as per the storage capacity, brand, features, power consumption, etc.

What are blast freezers used for?

Blast freezers (shock freezers) are designed for bringing down the temperature of the content being stored very rapidly. They are extensively used in the frozen food industry for storing ice cream, vegetables, fish meat, pre-prepared meals, etc., and also in commercial kitchens. 

What are the benefits of using blast freezers?

Some of the benefits of using blast freezers are as follows:

• With a super-fast cooling process, blast freezers ensure that bacteria have less time to develop and keep the product fresh in bulk.
• They can help to retain nutrients, flavor, texture, and color of the food that they preserve.
• They allow the storage of large quantities of food items, which is suitable for preserving batches of leftovers and minimizing food wastage.
• They are available at very cost-effective rates.

How do blast freezers function?

Blast freezers generally use blower fans which allow cold air to flow across the contents of the freezers in order to chill it rapidly. These freezers operate at an air temperature of -30 degrees Celsius to -40 degrees Celsius. Rapid freezing leads to cause very small crystals to form which prevents damage to food and preserves the nutritional value of food at high quality.