Brine Chiller

Food Processors can now gain precise control over their chilling process by using Alkar Brine Chillers. Most all processed meats can benefit from liquid brine chilling as compared to air coolers. The brine chiller provides substantially faster, more uniform product temperature reduction than conventional air chillers because of more efficient heat transfer.

Fast and Uniform Chilling
Alkar's design ensures the product receives complete coverage of a high volume of brine, which provides total temperature uniformity within the batch. This lowers operating costs per lb. of product, reduces floorspace required and improves shelflife. The speed and uniformity in reaching the desired chill temperature will allow immediate packaging, which further saves inventory costs.

Higher Yields
Because there is no evaporation of product moisture, the Alkar brine chiller provides 0% shrink consistently so that yield can be maximized toward USDA limits. Most all cooked/cured meat products can be improved using this brine chiller.

Colder, Faster
The salometer (measures salt content) is controlled to optimize the temperature difference between the product and cooling solution. This "Delta T" ensures the product is chilled from the final cook temperature to the final desired chill temperature in the shortest time.

Custom Design
Alkar will help each processor determine the optimal size and configuration of their batch brine chiller. The chillers are designed for overhead rail or floor truck loading, and can be manually loaded, use a walking beam or inline conveyor. Alkar's patented design, ensures the recirculated brine does not contact the truck casters and walkways. The floor is designed as a reservoir and the pumps and filters can be located in the basement or next to the chiller. The chill plates can be located on the roof of the chiller or within the cabinet. Brine storage tanks enable the processor to re-use the brine, and utilize the pumps and nozzles for daily CIP sanitation.

Alkar is a leading supplier of custom engineered cooking and chilling equipment and services to the worldwide food industry. Alkar is a division of DEC International, Inc.

Alkar, Division of DEC International, Box 260, Lodi, WI 53555. Tel: 608-592-3211; Fax: 608-592-4039.