CTi Offshore Steam Cooker

The CTI Offshore Steam Cooker is a fully automatic PLC-controlled batch cooker for use on factory trawlers.

Time of cooking and cooling as well as temperature can be individually adjusted and programmed for multi-step point cooking. Constructed from duplex steel to withstand the harsh environment of salt and heat. A minimum level of maintenance is required.

The cooker consists of a system of baskets in which product is cooked on each at a time. The gentle steam cooking process ensures uniform cooking. After cooking, the product is cooled and ready for freezing when exiting the cooker.

The Offshore Steam Cooker can be configured to match individual requirements.

Advantages of steam cooking compared to boiling:

• Quicker processing time approx. 20% faster.
• Up to 4.22% higher yield.
• Improved product texture.
• Improved flavour composition.
• A gentler cooking.
• Improved process control.
• Multi-set point cooking, time and temperature.
• Reduced risk of bruising.
• Reduced risk of shellfish asthma.