{"id":17618,"date":"2023-08-14T21:44:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T21:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deepchill.com\/insights\/mastering-cold-chain\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T05:23:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T05:23:29","slug":"mastering-cold-chain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.deepchill.com\/no\/insights\/mastering-cold-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering the Cold Chain: Unleashing the Power of Variable Deepchill\u00ae Forms"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the realm of maintaining the pristine quality and freshness of seafood, temperature control within the cold chain reigns supreme. One of the key strategies in optimizing the cold chain is utilizing advanced chilling systems that are both flexible and effective at every stage of the chain.<\/p>\n

As its name implies, the cold chain process maintains the product at an optimally cold temperature, with regular ice being the conventional agent used across most stages. Yet, our research underscores inadequacy of regular ice in maintaining seafood freshness. Read more here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now the question is, how do we optimize the cold chain process? To answer this question, let’s start by introducing you to the concept of Variable Deepchill Forms and how the phenomenon is defined by different ice fractions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Variable Deepchill\u00ae Forms<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Ice fraction is the measurement of the concentration of ice crystals in a brine solution. This means different ice fractions can distinguish the consistency and form of the slurry.<\/p>\n

Each step in the cold chain process has different cooling requirements depending on the environment and use. This is important because different ice fractions work best depending on those circumstances.<\/p>\n

Deepchill\u00ae comes in a variety of forms depending on the ice fraction you need. No other cooling and preservation technology is as versatile and adaptable to your cold chain process. Its adaptability makes it a preferred alternative to traditional ice chiller systems and food processing chillers, delivering more precise temperature control across industries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Navigating Deepchill\u00ae Forms and their Applications<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

The following table provides an overview of differences between Deepchill\u00ae slurry and Deepchill\u00ae Paste, and their applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Deepchill\u00ae Slurry<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Deepchill\u00ae Paste<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Characteristics<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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A low to medium\u00a0 concentration of crystals in a brine has a liquid consistency, which behaves similarly to refrigerated brine but with a much higher cooling capacity.<\/p>\n

This means that Deepchill\u00ae slurry is perfect for rapid cooling and is very easy to distribute, performing more efficiently than conventional slurry ice machines used in similar applications.<\/span><\/td>\n

A higher concentration of crystals in a brine has a semi-solid and dense consistency of paste with a higher cooling capacity than slurry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Application<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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  • Recommended for onboard or on-land post-harvest chilling and storage.<\/li>\n
  • Can be used in insulated and non-insulated tubs, chilling and bleeding tanks, fish holds, tanker trailers, conveyor-based tanks, etc. With medium fractions, it can also be used in smaller plastic boxes for chilled storage, or in waxed boxes packing shellfish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Recommended for storage or packing fish for shipping to keep the products colder for much longer with an extended shelf-life.<\/li>\n
  • Can be used in insulated and non-insulated tubs, Styrofoam or other types of boxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Advantages<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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  • Rapid chilling with a high cooling rate.<\/li>\n
  • Medium slurry fractions are especially more effective in cooling high-temperature products (i.e., 25\u00b0C fish), and because of its high cooling capacity, a smaller Deepchill\u00ae to product ratio can be used, making the operational footprint smaller.<\/li>\n
  • Effective for storage of products for multiple days before processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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