Efficient cooling with ice

For centuries, ice has been the universal coolant for fish and seafood. It offers many positive properties for marine products. However, the efficient production of ice requires a certain know-how, which you get with us and our solutions.

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Why is ice the best coolant for fish and seafood?

Der Einsatz von Eis als Kühlmittel für Fisch und Meeresfrüchte bringt viele positive Vorteile. Nicht umsonst ist Eis seit hunderten von Jahren im Einsatz und dient noch heute als Kühlmedium bei weltweit führenden Fischverarbeitern und Fischfangflotten. Einige Vorteile durch den Einsatz von Eis:

Ice can quickly large quantities of energy, i.e. heat.
The handling of ice is very simple.
The use of ice can everywhere and in any type of container.
Ice melts at 0°C and thus keeps the fish on the correct temperature level.
Melt water from ice protects the catch from drying out.
Meltwater removed partly surface bacteria and impurities.

Meltwater in contact with the fish is a Good heat conductor, which facilitates cooling.
Ice from drinking water is non-toxic and safe.
Ice can be used without problems over transported long distances be
Compared to other preservatives, ice is favorable.
Ice increases the quality of fish and minimizes spoilage.

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What does a plant for ice production for fish cooling look like?

Plant for ice production between harbor edge and fish processing

KTI ice systems are used in fishing ports as well as for processing and packaging. A solution for ice production can therefore consist of a variety of different components depending on customer requirements. We at KTI will be happy to advise you which of the different modules is the optimal solution for you and as your partner we will work with you to develop the best system configuration. Ice plants for fishing and fishing ports For ice production requirements in ports and when the ice is used for fishing, the following factors are critical:

Ice Plant: In modern ports, flake ice plants or plate ice plants are used. Block ice is only used when the ice has to be transported long distances without cooling facilities.
Pre-cooling of fresh water: If the available fresh water is too warm, ice production becomes inefficient or limited. We therefore equip our ice plants with pre-cooling for fresh water if required.
Ice Storage: The freshly produced ice is temporarily stored in a special ice storage for flake ice or slab ice. The ice storage is equipped with an automatic rake system and thus reduces manual work to a minimum.
Ice transport: There are two basic options for transporting ice. Either the ice is transported mechanically via screw conveyors or the ice is introduced into an air stream and transported pneumatically.
Ice weighing: Before ice discharge, the ice can be weighed in various ways. This gives the producer of the ice an overview of the discharge quantities.
Ice vending: If the ice is to be sold to fishermen, fish processors, etc., a system designed for this purpose is a good choice. Automatic transport and weighing is a prerequisite.

Ice plants for fish processing plants In modernen Fischverarbeitungsbetrieben wird der Fang oftmals bereits auf dem Schiff zum Teil verarbeitet und kommt bereits mit Eisbrei oder unterkühltem Meerwasser (RSW) gekühlt an Land. Entscheidend dabei ist, dass die Kühlkette während der gesamten Verarbeitung – vom Ausnehmen bis zur Verpackung – eingehalten wird. KTI verfügt über die perfekten Lösungen, um die Anforderungen moderner Fischverarbeitungsfabriken zu erfüllen. Neben diesen Faktoren, die im Fischereisektor eine wichtige Rolle spielen, sollten die Fischverarbeiter Folgendes weiter betrachten:

What kind of ice do I need?
How must the equipment be technically designed to meet my standards?
How must the ice discharge be designed to meet my requirements?

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Our solutions for fish & seafood refrigeration

Our solutions for the production of ice for cooling fish and seafood are the guarantee for quality at the product - from catch to consumption. Discover the right solution for you from our extensive portfolio.

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How much ice do I need to chill seafood?

Eine Daumenregel besagt, dass zum Abkühlen von 1kg Fisch bei einer Temperatur von 30° ca. 350g Eis benötigt werden. Ist der Fisch 25°C warm sind es ca. 300g und bei 20°C ca. 250g. Hierbei handelt sich um die benötigte Menge zum Abkühlen, jedoch nicht zur Lagerung. Die insgesamt benötigte Menge an Eis hängt von folgenden Faktoren ab:

Initial temperature of the fish and seafood. Often this corresponds to the (sea) water temperature
Ambient temperature
Required cooling rate
Size or mass of the fish or seafood