FOOD MATCHER
Thank you for reviewing the Food Matcher. This chart is here for your convenience, and it suggests different methods of freezing for different products. The red “Xs” suggest the preferred or most common means of freezing a product. The blue “Xs” suggest other successful means of freezing that product.
If you have any questions, please contact us! We would be happy to discuss our experience freezing your type of product, and discuss the merits (or downfalls) of different freezing systems.
POULTRY
PRODUCTS |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL FREEZER |
FLIGHTED TUNNEL FREEZER |
SPIRAL FREEZER |
LN2 IMMERSION FREEZER |
MULTI-PASS STRAIGHT TUNNEL |
QTF MAX. HEAT TRANSFER |
STREAIGHT TUNNEL/PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
LN2 IMMERSION PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
BATCH CABINET FREEZER |
MECHANICAL COOLING TUNNEL |
CHICKEN BREADED |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CHICKEN FILET – RAW MARINATED |
X |
X |
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CHICKEN FILETS – RAW |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CHICKEN FILETS -COOKED |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CHICKEN NUGGETS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CHICKEN PATTIES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CHICKEN WINGS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CHICKEN TENDERS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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DICED CHICKEN – COOKED |
X |
X |
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DICED EGGS |
X |
X |
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FRIED CHICKEN |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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TURKEY LOG |
X |
X |
X |
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TURKEY STEAK |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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PULLED TURKEY MEAT |
X |
X |
X |
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WHOLE QUAIL |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
RED MEAT
PRODUCTS |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL FREEZER |
FLIGHTED TUNNEL FREEZER |
SPIRAL FREEZER |
LN2 IMMERSION FREEZER |
MULTI-PASS STRAIGHT TUNNEL |
QTF MAX. HEAT TRANSFER |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL/PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
LN2 IMMERSION PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
BATCH CABINET FREEZER |
MECHANICAL COOLING TUNNEL |
BEEF CHUBS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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STEAKS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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HAMBURGER PATTIES – COOKED |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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HAMBURGER PATTIES – RAW |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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MEATBALLS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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BEEF SLICES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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BREADED PATTIES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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SALISBURY STEAKS |
X |
X |
X |
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STACKED HAMBURGER PATTIES |
X |
X |
X |
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BEEF BBQ (IN TRAYS) |
X |
X |
X |
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FAJITA BEEF |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
PORK PRODUCTS
PRODUCTS |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL FREEZER |
FLIGHTED TUNNEL FREEZER |
SPIRAL FREEZER |
LN2 IMMERSION FREEZER |
MULTI-PASS STRAIGHT TUNNEL |
QTF MAX. HEAT TRANSFER |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL/PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
LN2 IMMERSION PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
BATCH CABINET FREEZER |
MECHANICAL COOLING TUNNEL |
SAUSAGE CHUBS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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BACON -COOKED |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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RAW SAUSAGE PATTIES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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PIZZA TOPPINGS |
X |
X |
X |
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SAUSAGE LINKS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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PORK PATTIES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
BAKERY
PRODUCTS |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL FREEZER |
FLIGHTED TUNNEL FREEZER |
SPIRAL FREEZER |
LN2 IMMERSION FREEZER |
MULTI-PASS STRAIGHT TUNNEL |
QTF MAX. HEAT TRANSFER |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL/PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
LN2 IMMERSION PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
BATCH CABINET FREEZER |
MECHANICAL COOLING TUNNEL |
BAGELS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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BISCUITS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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COOKIE DOUGH |
X |
X |
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PAR-BAKED BREAD |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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BREAD DOUGH |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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COOKIES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CROISSANTS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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PASTRIES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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GARLIC BREAD |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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PIES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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MUFFINS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
SEAFOOD
PRODUCTS |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL FREEZER |
FLIGHTED TUNNEL FREEZER |
SPIRAL FREEZER |
LN2 IMMERSION FREEZER |
MULTI-PASS STRAIGHT TUNNEL |
QTF MAX. HEAT TRANSFER |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL/PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
LN2 IMMERSION PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
BATCH CABINET FREEZER |
MECHANICAL COOLING TUNNEL |
SCALLOPS – RAW |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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SHRIMP -COOKED |
X |
X |
X |
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SHRIMP – RAW |
X |
X |
X |
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FISH FILETS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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FISH STICKS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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LOBSTER TAILS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CRABCAKES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CATFISH NUGGETS |
X |
X |
X |
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STUFFED CRABS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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BREADED AND BATTERED FILETS |
X |
X |
X |
INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTIES
PRODUCTS |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL FREEZER |
FLIGHTED TUNNEL FREEZER |
SPIRAL FREEZER |
LN2 IMMERSION FREEZER |
MULTI-PASS STRAIGHT TUNNEL |
QTF MAX. HEAT TRANSFER |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL/PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
LN2 IMMERSION PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
BATCH CABINET FREEZER |
MECHANICAL COOLING TUNNEL |
BURRITOS |
X |
X |
X |
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EGG ROLLS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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PAR-COOKED PASTA |
X |
X |
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LASAGNA |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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INTERNATIONAL ENTREES IN TRAY |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CHIMICHANGAS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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STROMBOLIS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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STIR FRY STRIPS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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ENCHILADAS |
X |
X |
X |
PIZZA & PASTA
PRODUCTS |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL FREEZER |
FLIGHTED TUNNEL FREEZER |
SPIRAL FREEZER |
LN2 IMMERSION FREEZER |
MULTI-PASS STRAIGHT TUNNEL |
QTF MAX. HEAT TRANSFER |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL/PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
LN2 IMMERSION PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
BATCH CABINET FREEZER |
MECHANICAL COOLING TUNNEL |
PIZZA |
X |
X |
X |
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PIZZA TOPPINGS |
X |
X |
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STUFFED PASTRY PIZZA |
X |
X |
X |
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TORTELLINI |
X |
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STUFFED SHELLS |
X |
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MANICOTTI |
X |
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ROTINI |
X |
X |
X |
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RAVIOLI |
X |
X |
DESSERT & CANDIES
PRODUCTS |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL FREEZER |
FLIGHTED TUNNEL FREEZER |
SPIRAL FREEZER |
LN2 IMMERSION FREEZER |
MULTI-PASS STRAIGHT TUNNEL |
QTF MAX. HEAT TRANSFER |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL/PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
LN2 IMMERSION PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
BATCH CABINET FREEZER |
MECHANICAL COOLING TUNNEL |
CHEESECAKE |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CANDIES |
X |
X |
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POUND CAKES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CANDY BARS |
X |
X |
X |
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PECAN NUT ROLLS |
X |
X |
X |
DAIRY
PRODUCTS |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL FREEZER |
FLIGHTED TUNNEL FREEZER |
SPIRAL FREEZER |
LN2 IMMERSION FREEZER |
MULTI-PASS STRAIGHT TUNNEL |
QTF MAX. HEAT TRANSFER |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL/PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
LN2 IMMERSION PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
BATCH CABINET FREEZER |
MECHANICAL COOLING TUNNEL |
ICE CREAM BARS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CHEESE STICKS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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OMELETTES |
X |
X |
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NOVELTY ICE CREAM ITEMS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
PRODUCTS |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL FREEZER |
FLIGHTED TUNNEL FREEZER |
SPIRAL FREEZER |
LN2 IMMERSION FREEZER |
MULTI-PASS STRAIGHT TUNNEL |
QTF MAX. HEAT TRANSFER |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL/PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
LN2 IMMERSION PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
BATCH CABINET FREEZER |
MECHANICAL COOLING TUNNEL |
DICED CELERY |
X |
X |
X |
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ASPARAGUS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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BLUEBERRIES |
X |
X |
X |
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STUFFED MUSHROOMS |
X |
X |
X |
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STRAWBERRIES |
X |
X |
X |
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VEGETABLES – DICED |
X |
X |
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MUSHROOMS – BREADED |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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ONIONS – DICED |
X |
X |
X |
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FRENCH FRIES – BLANCHED |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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ONION RINGS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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STIR FRY VEGETABLE MIX |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
FROZEN SPECIALTY ITEMS
PRODUCTS |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL FREEZER |
FLIGHTED TUNNEL FREEZER |
SPIRAL FREEZER |
LN2 IMMERSION FREEZER |
MULTI-PASS STRAIGHT TUNNEL |
QTF MAX. HEAT TRANSFER |
STRAIGHT TUNNEL/PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
LN2 IMMERSION PLUS SPIRAL* COMBINATION |
BATCH CABINET FREEZER |
MECHANICAL COOLING TUNNEL |
QUICHE |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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STUFFED POTATO SKINS |
X |
X |
X |
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PANCAKES |
X |
X |
X |
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GREEN PEPPER STUFFED |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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PIES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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HUSH PUPPIES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CHILI IN TUBS |
X |
X |
X |
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CORN DOGS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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POT PIES |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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CHICKEN CORDON BLEU |
X |
X |
X |
X |
