1. food and drink
2. desserts and baking

FOOD-FREEZING SOLUTIONS
AND MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE
PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
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ALIGAL
Protective Atmospheres for
Preserving Food Freshness
p. 4-7
CRYO
IMMERSION
UNIT - ACC
Versatile cryogenic freezing
system featuring continuous
current liquid nitrogen immersion
p. 8-9
ALIGAL FZ
Multi-purpose inline cryogenic
freezing system using liquid
nitrogen or carbon dioxide
p. 10-11
CRYOGENIC
BOTTOM
INJECTION
Cooling of mixing and
kneading processes
p. 12-13
TM
TM
TM
CRUST FLOW -P
TM
Surface freezing and hardening
with liquid nitrogen
p. 14-15
ALIGAL™
Protective Atmospheres for Preserving
Food Freshness
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Air Liquide was a pioneer in the development of Modified
Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) by developing pure and mixed
gases with guaranteed low impurity levels.
Bon Appétit with ALIGAL™
Imagine what your performance could be
ALIGAL protective atmospheres
preserve the natural color and
flavor of fresh food. They extend
shelf life without chemical additives or preservatives by inhibiting
spoilage due to oxidation, bacteria
and mold growth usually occuring
with food exposed to air.
TM
Packaging in a modified atmosphere makes use of the natural
components of air. The goal of MAP
is to eliminate or reduce the
physical, enzymatic and microbial
deterioration that spoils food.
ALIGALTM single and mixed gases are designed to satisfy demanding quality requirements
of the food industry. They are used extensively in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) of
a wide variety of food products. By preserving the freshest characteristics of foods, and by
extending shelf life, ALIGALTM food-quality gases empower food processors and retailers to:
Reduce product returns
Gain greater flexibility in production scheduling
Improve product consistency
Control inventory more effectively and economically
Distribute products over greater distances
Improve opportunity for branding of value-added products
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Today’s consumers are more selective when purchasing food.
They want fewer preservatives and chemical additives, a more
appetizing appearance, plus fresh and delicious flavor, without
sacrificing shelf life. Air Liquide, as a long-standing partner of
the food industry, has specifically developed our ALIGAL™
products to address these consumer expectations.
ALIGAL food-quality gases
TM
Food groups benefit in important ways when ALIGALTM products are introduced:
Reduced susceptibility to oxidation
Improved protection from bacteria and mold
Enhanced color and overall appearance
Combination of two or more of the above
Each ALIGALTM gas has specific properties that address these needs. For instance, carbon
dioxide (CO2) has bacteriostatic and fungistatic properties; nitrogen (N2), an inert gas,
prevents oxidation; and oxygen (O2), an active gas, maintains the color of meat and is
necessary for “living” products like produce to breathe. ALIGALTM gases can also be used
to help prevent physical damage such as crushing.
Many variables, such as ingredients, equipment and process parameters will impact shelf
life. Therefore, optimum results will be obtained when each MAP solution is tailored to the
specific food product and process. Similarly, strict temperature and sanitation controls are
critical throughout the entire process, from receipt of raw ingredients to the packaging and
distribution of the finished product.
ALIGAL gases are available in a range of blends appropriate to specific foods
and meet standards for approved food packaging uses.
They are colorless and odorless and comply with procedure controls and quality
assurance throughout the production process. Strict filling and testing procedures
assure a consistent and quality product. ALIGALTM products can be easily integrated
into the MAP system that includes packaging equipment and film.
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Keeping Pace
in the Marketplace
Smart food processors and
retailers use ALIGALTM products
from Air Liquide to help satisfy
increasingly more discerning
consumer tastes.
Presentation and packaging with
ALIGALTM makes the difference:
Maximum freshness and flavor
More “natural” products that
feature reduced use of additives
and preservatives
Longer shelf life in the marketplace and storage in the home
Easier to use and consume
products with minimal preparation (ready meals, individual
portions, etc.)
Appealing packaging that
showcases its contents
ALIGAL™ for appetizing presentation
Each ALIGALTM protective atmosphere has been scientifically formulated to address the specific shelf life requirements of a wide
selection of foods, ranging from case-ready meats, fresh poultry, processed meats, cheese and freshly cut salads to prepared
entrées, fresh pasta, sandwich kits, snacks and bakery products.
Recommended
ALIGAL Product
Applications
Comments
Bakery Products
Breads
Breakfast pastries, muffins
Dessert breads and cakes
Par-baked bread
2 or 15
13 or 15
13 or 15
2
ALIGALTM extends mold-free shelf life of baked goods
and delays onset of rancidity.
Dairy Products
Block cheese
Shredded cheese
Yogurt
2
13
2
The fungistatic properties of ALIGALTM result in extended
shelf life.
Dry Foods
Coffee
Snack foods
1
1
ALIGALTM provides additional protection against product
crushing (i.e. potato chips, tortilla chips, nuts).
Freshly Cut Produce
Freshly cut salad
Sliced tomatoes
1
1
When combined with permeable packaging films,
ALIGALTM decreases the respiration rate of fresh produce
(product-specific).
Fresh Raw Meats
Fresh ground beef
Poultry, chicken parts (bulk)
Poultry, chicken parts (retail)
Raw uncured sausages
Retail meat cuts
28
2
13 or 15
28
28
By promoting the formation of oxymyoglobin, ALIGALTM
maintains the natural red meat color and product appeal
(i.e. beef, pork, lamb, veal). Aerobic spoilage bacteria
(i.e. Pseudomonas spp.) are inhibited.
Prepared Foods
Cooked entrées
Cooked lasagna
Deli salads
Fresh refrigerated pasta
Sandwiches
13 or 15
13
12 or 13
12 or 13
13 or 15
ALIGALTM helps preserve the organoleptic quality
of prepared foods while delaying microbial spoilage.
Processed Meats
Beef jerky
Cooked sausages
Deli meats/cold cuts
1
13
13 or 15
The bacteriostatic properties of ALIGALTM result in extended shelf life.
The balance gas displaces oxygen from the package and prevents
slices from sticking together, protecting the product from oxidation and
ensuring easy peel-off (i.e. cooked ham, turkey, corned beef, salami).
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
UNITÉIMMERSION
D'IMMERSION
CRYO
™
CRYOGÉNIQUE
- ACC
UNIT
- ACC
MC
Versatile
Un système
cryogenic
de surgélation
freezing system
cryogénique
featuring
par immersion
continuous
dans l’azote
current liquid
liquide à
nitrogen
courant continu
immersion
TM
The
patent
pending CRYO
IMMERSION UNIT
UNITÉ
D'IMMERSION
CRYOGÉNIQUE
- ACC-MCACC
un surgélateur
par immersion
dans
l’azoteimmersion
à courantfreezer
continu- was
en instance
de
continuous
current
nitrogen
developed
a étéexperts
mis au to
point
par
les spécialistes
d’Air
Liquide
bybrevet,
Air Liquide
offer
versatility
in freezing
while
maxiafin deproduct
permettre
uneofsurgélation
toutsticky
en maximisant
qualité
mizing
quality
small, diced,
and liquid la
products.
des produits petits, coupés en dés, collants et liquides.
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THE CRYO IMMERSION
UNIT - ACC™
• Freezes and crusts a wide variety of products without generating
buildup on conveyer belts
• Exceeds sanitation standards
• Simplified installation requiring only a single blower exhaust system
Continuous Current: A new concept in cryogenic freezing
The CRYO IMMERSION UNIT - ACC TM system has revolutionized IQF
processing of small, stickyand high-value products with continuous current
liquid nitrogen immersion freezing.
A continuous current of liquid nitrogen moves the product through the
freezing process instead of using a belt for transporting product through
the liquid nitrogen bath thus minimizing any product deformation due to belt
marks.
Easy to sanitize and maintain
The hydraulically powered lift system raises the freezer top, exit conveyor,
and impellor system, giving 360-degree access for sanitation and
maintenance.
Versatile and simple
The CRYO IMMERSION UNIT - ACC TM can be used as a stand-alone
freezing system or in conjunction with a post-cool tunnel or spiral freezer
for high volume production.
Our experts will provide start-up support and training for your personnel on
safety, operations, maintenance and sanitation. As your plant processing
needs evolve, Air Liquide will be there to provide ongoing service and
technical support.
Contacts
Air Liquide Moncton, NB
(506) 857-3280
Air Liquide Edmonton, AB
(780) 438-5600
Air Liquide Anjou, QC
(514) 356-7600
Air Liquide Burlington, ON
(905) 335-4877
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Air Liquide is the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, and is present in 80 countries with 43,600 employees. Oxygen, nitrogen,
hydrogen and rare gases have been at the core of Air Liquide’s activities since its creation in 1902. Using these molecules, Air Liquide continuously reinvents its business,
anticipating the needs of current and future markets. The Group innovates to enable progress, to achieve dynamic growth and a consistent performance.
NOTE: This document is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as a representation or warranty of any kind, or as a statement of any terms or conditions of sale. The
specifications are solely for informational purposes and shall be subject to change at the sole discretion of Air Liquide Canada Inc. at any time.
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ALIGAL
is a trademark
of L’Air Liquide,
Sociétédisclaim
Anonyme
l’étude
et l’exploitation
procédés Georges
© 2015
Air Liquide
Industrial US LP.
its affiliates
and subsidiaries,
as applicable,
all pour
liability
directly
or indirectlydes
in connection
with theClaude.
use of any
information
or specification
provided herein. © 2011 Air Liquide Industrial US LP
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
ALIGAL FZ
™
Multi-purpose
inline cryogenic
freezing
system
using liquid
nitrogen or
carbon dioxide
Patent Pending
The ALIGALTM FZ freezing tunnel was developed by Air Liquide
experts to offer the versatility to efficiently freeze nearly any
food product while providing maximum freezing capacity.
The ALIGALTM FZ:
• Maximizes throughput with its stainless steel design and
top-lift system.
• Achieves safety and sanitation standards.
installation requiring only a single blower exhaust
system.
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ALIGAL™ FZ
Streamline and expand your process
The ALIGALTM FZ freezing tunnel has been designed to meet the needs of food
processors seeking increased productivity, excellent sanitary design, ease of
operation and maintenance with a minimal capital and installation cost.
Easy to clean and sanitize
Constructed of stainless steel with a seamless, molded, gel-coated fiberglass body,
the ALIGALTM FZ sets a new standard in ease of sanitation and hygienic design.
Two sanitary seals, removable in seconds, separate the top and bottom half of the
ALIGALTM FZ. The conveyor belt is raised for complete access above and below the
belt for cleaning and sanitation of the entire interior of the tunnel. The curved surfaces
and self-draining design keep your freezer clean and eliminate trapped water or food
particles.
Safety features
• Built-in processing environment monitoring system.
• Safety interlocks.
• Top lift system allows freezer to open with touch of a button.
Maximized throughput
The ALIGALTM FZ contains up to 33% more freezing zone and 50% increase in
convection when compared to other systems of similar footprint. Six (6) top fan motors
provide high speed convection to utilize the maximum amount of refrigeration delivered
to your product from each pound of cryogen consumed.
Processors can benefit from the ALIGALTM FZ with more productivity at a
reduced operating cost.
ALIGALTM FZ Dimensions
Product
Possible
Freezing
Capacity*
Overall Length
304 inches
7,722 mm
Overall Width
79 inches
2,006 mm
Max Height (open and legs fully extended)
100 inches
2,540 mm
Possible
Freezing
Capacity*
Conveyor Belt Infeed Height
35.5 inches (+/- 2.5 in)
902 mm (+/- 64 mm)
Usable Conveyor Belt Width
48 inches
1,219 mm
240 inches
6,096 mm
Hamburger
1,200 lbs/hour
550 kg/hour
Freezing Zone Length
Cooked
sausage link
1,100 lbs/hour
500 kg/hour
Variable Speed Top Fans (6)
1,750 rpm
1,750 rpm
Conveyor Gear Box & Drive Motor
stainless steel
stainless steel
Maximum Product Height
8 inches
203 mm
Electrical Requirements
40 amps, 240v, 3 ph or 20 amps, 480v, 3 ph
Shipping Weight
2,700 lbs
Pizza
2,700 lbs/hour
1,225 kg/hour
Layer cake
900 lbs/hour
400 kg/hour
Fish fillet
1,350 lbs/hour
600 kg/hour
Burrito
1,900 lbs/hour
850 kg/hour
*Freezing capacity is specific to product weight,
dimen­sions, total heat removed and other production
factors. Consult with your Air Liquide representative
for a detailed production capacity and operating cost
for your product.
1,224 kg
*Freezing capacity is specific to product weight, dimensions, total heat removed and other
production factors. Consult with your Air Liquide representative for a detailed production
capacity and operating cost for your product.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
AGRO-ALIMENTAIRE
ET BOISSONS
CRYOGENIC
INJECTION CRYOGÉNIQUE
BOTTOM
PAR LE BAS
INJECTION
Cooling of
Refroidissement
mixing
and
des
processus
dekneading
mélange et
deprocesses
malaxage
CRYOGENIC
L’INJECTIONBOTTOM
CRYOGÉNIQUE
INJECTION
PARisLE
theBAS
ideal
estsolution
la solution
for
reducing
idéale pour
and réduire
maintaining
et maintenir
the temperature
la température
of meat,
de dough,
la viande,
pasta
des pâtes
and other
et d’autres
products
produits
duringpendant
mixing and
le mélange
kneading.
et Using
le
nitrogen,
CRYOGENIC
BOTTOM
either
malaxage.
liquid CO
Que
celiquid
soit avec
du dioxyde
de carbone
liquide ou
2 or
INJECTION
is efficient
and environmentally
friendly.
de l’azote liquide,
l’INJECTION
CRYOGÉNIQUE
PAR LE BAS
est efficace et sans danger pour l’environnement.
CRYOGENIC BOTTOM INJECTION.
L’INJECTION
CRYOGÉNIQUE
The
cool solution
for top quality. PAR LE BAS, la solution pour
une qualité supérieure.
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CRYOGENIC BOTTOM INJECTION
2
Liquid CO2 or liquid nitrogen is injected into the lower part
1
of the mixing equipment directly into the food product.
The cryogen is uniformly mixed with the product. The
gas generated penetrates the product, thus lowering its
3
4
5
1. Meat
2. Mixing screw
3. CO2/N2directinjectionatthebottom
4. Insulated cryogenic supply
5. Nozzle(includingsolenoidvalve,
insulation, quick coupling and frame)
5g
5d
system, this technology allows a 10 to 15% reduction of
liquid CO2 or nitrogen consumption.
… Improves your cooling process
• Optimizedandstandardizedqualityforyourproducts
• Uniformandfastcoolingthroughmultipleinjectionpoints
• Shortermixing/kneadingtimes
• Improvedcoolingefficiency:10to15%savingsinliquidCO2 or nitrogen
• Noproductfreezing
• Efficientcryogenusageduetodirectinjectionintotheproduct
Typical Nozzle:
5f
temperature. In contrast to the traditional top injection
5e
5a
… Guarantees optimum performance
• Optimumpositioningoftheinjectionnozzles
• Preciseinjectionangleeliminatesproductfreezinginsidethenozzles
• Highcryogeninjectionpressurepreventsproductbackingintothenozzles
5h
5b
… Is easy to install
• Compactunitrequiringminimummodificationstothemixer
• Theequipmentcanbeinstalledonanyconventionalmixer/kneader
5c
5a.
5b.
5c.
5d.
5e.
5f.
5g.
5h.
Quick coupling
Stainlesssteelflange
Nozzle
Cryogenic valve
End fitting
CO2/N2 supply
Shut-offvalve
Solenoidvalve
… Is cleaning- and operator-friendly
• Allpartsareeasilyaccessible
• Easydisassemblyforcleaning
• Operator-friendly,simpleprocesscontrol
Contacts
Air Liquide Moncton, NB
(506)857-3280
Air Liquide Edmonton, AB
(780)438-5600
Air Liquide Anjou, QC
(514)356-7600
Air Liquide Burlington, ON
(905)335-4877
www.airliquide.ca
Air Liquide is the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, and is present in 80 countries with 43,600 employees. Oxygen, nitrogen,
hydrogenandraregaseshavebeenatthecoreofAirLiquide’sactivitiessinceitscreationin1902.Usingthesemolecules,AirLiquidecontinuouslyreinventsitsbusiness,
anticipatingtheneedsofcurrentandfuturemarkets.TheGroupinnovatestoenableprogress,toachievedynamicgrowthandaconsistentperformance.
NOTE:Thisdocumentisintendedforgeneralinformationpurposesonlyandisnotintendedasarepresentationorwarrantyofanykind,orasastatementofanytermsorconditionsofsale.The
specificationsaresolelyforinformationalpurposesandshallbesubjecttochangeatthesolediscretionofAirLiquideCanadaInc.atanytime.
Thespecificationsandinformationarebelievedtobecorrect,butarenotwarrantedforcorrectnessorcompleteness,orforapplicabilitytoanyparticularcustomerorsituation.AirLiquideCanada Inc,
© 2015 Air Liquide Industrial US LP.
itsaffiliatesandsubsidiaries,asapplicable,disclaimallliabilitydirectlyorindirectlyinconnectionwiththeuseofanyinformationorspecificationprovidedherein.©2011AirLiquideIndustrialUSLP
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Crust
CRUSTFlow
FLOW -P
-P
™MC
Surface
Congélation
freezing
ou
and
durcissement
hardening
superficiel à
with
liquid
l’azote
liquide
nitrogen
CRUST
CRUSTFLOW-P
FLOW MCis-Pthe
estideal
la solution
solutionidéale
for surface
pour la congélation
freezing
ou le durcissement
and hardening
superficiel
of fragile,de
soft
produits
or sticky
fragiles,
products
mous
without
ou collants
product
sans
deformation
aucune déformation
or sticking!ouOur
collage
innovative
du produit !
nitrogen
Notre technique
saturationnovatrice
techniquedetransforms
saturationthe
de plastic
l’azote transforme
conveyor
belt
la courroie
into a quick-freezing
de plastiquesponge
en une éponge
for fast processing
pour une congélation
with
rapide
littleavec
waste.
très peu de perte.
CRUSTFLOW-P.
FLOW MCKeeping
-P. Pour your
garder
la forme
de votre produit !
CRUST
product
in shape!
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CRUST FLOW-P
FLOW -P
TM
… is your guarantee for best quality and efficiency
• Productdoesnotsticktothebelt
•Noproductdeformation
•Nobeltmarks
… is the key
•Toexpandingyourproductline
•Tosimplifyingyourprocess
… is flexible
•Canbeusedincombinationwithothermechanicalorcryogenicfreezing
equipment
•Easilyintegratesintoexistingproductionlines
•Efficientlyfreezesthinproducts
… is highly productive
•Shortresidencetimes
•Highperformance,evenforsmallproducts
•Continuousproductprocessing
•Throughputsof1,000to5,500lbs/hr
… is easy to install
•Thecomplete,fullyassembledunitreducesinstallationtime
•Smallfootprint
•Easytointegrate
… is cleaning- and operator-friendly
•Allpartsareeasilyaccessible
•Freezertopcanberaisedforeasycleaning
•Highqualitystainlesssteelconstruction
Technical Specifications
400
600
800
Overall
Length
Overall
Width
Overall
Height
Overall
Height
(freezer top
raised)
Inlet
Height
(adjustable)
Belt Width
(useable/
total)
4.2 m
1.5 m
1.7 m
2.3 m
from0.97mto1.04m
13'-9"
5 pi
5’-7"
7’-7"
from38to41"
Weight
(empty)
Power
Supply
Power Use
Compressed
Air Supply
Compressed
Air Pressure
0.41m
1315kg
480 VAC
1.5kW
3,26Nm³/h
621kPag
16"
2,900lbs
115scfh
90psig
3,26Nm³/h
621kPag
115scfh
90psig
3,26Nm³/h
621kPag
115scfh
90psig
4.2 m
1.7 m
1.7 m
2.3 m
from0.97mto1.04m
0.58m
1451kg
13’-9"
5’-7"
5’-7"
7’-7"
from38to41"
23"
3,200lbs
4.2 m
1.9 m
1.7 m
2.3 m
from0.97mto1.04m
0.81m
1588kg
13’-9"
6’-3"
5’-7"
7’-7"
from38to41"
32"
3,500lbs
60 Hz
3Ph
2.2 kW
2.7kW
Standardmodelsareshowninthetable;othersizesareavailableonrequest.Specificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice
Contacts
Air Liquide Moncton, NB
(506)857-3280
Air Liquide Edmonton, AB
(780)438-5600
Air Liquide Anjou, QC
(514)356-7600
Air Liquide Burlington, ON
(905)335-4877
www.airliquide.ca
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Air
Liquide
is isthe
world leader
inofgases
for industry,
healthpour
andl’Etude
the environment,
and
is present
in 80
countries
43,600
employees.Oxygen,nitrogen,
CRUST
FLOW-P
a registered
trademark
L’Air Liquide,
Société Anonyme
et l’Exploitation des
Procédés
Georges
Claude.
© 2015 with
Air Liquide
Industrial
US LP.
hydrogenandraregaseshavebeenatthecoreofAirLiquide’sactivitiessinceitscreationin1902.Usingthesemolecules,AirLiquidecontinuouslyreinventsitsbusiness,
anticipating the needs of current and future markets. The Group innovates to enable progress, to achieve dynamic growth and a consistent performance.
FINDING SOLUTIONS
IS IN OUR NATURE
Find out how our fresh approach to food processing can benefit your business.
Email us or contact our food specialist:
Quebec, Atlantic, Ontario – Daniel Duarte: 416 702-8107
Western Canada – Stephanie Mortenson: 780-485-7404
food@airliquide.com
www.food.airliquide.com / www.airliquide.ca
Air Liquide Canada inc.
Head Office
1250 Rene-Levesque Blvd West
Suite 1700
Montreal, Quebec H3B 5E6
Phone: 514 933-0303
Fax: 514 846-7700
airliquide.ca
Air Liquide is the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, and is present in 80 countries with 50,000 employees. Oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen
and rare gases have been at the core of Air Liquide’s activities since its creation in 1902. Using these molecules, Air Liquide continuously reinvents its business, anticipating the
needs of current and future markets. The Group innovates to enable progress, to achieve dynamic growth and a consistent performance.
NOTE: This document is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as a representation or warranty of any kind, or as a statement of any terms or conditions of sale. The specifications are
solely for informational purposes and shall be subject to change at the sole discretion of Air Liquide Canada Inc. at any time. The specifications and information are believed to be correct, but are not warranted for
correctness or completeness, or for applicability to any particular customer or ­situation. Air Liquide Canada Inc, its affiliates and subsidiaries, as applicable, disclaim all liability directly or indirectly in connection with
the use of any information or specification provided herein.
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