The Smart Shift: Why Steam Cooking Outperforms Boiling in Food Processing
Businesses often focus on two directions to increase profitability. Increase sales and reduce costs. What if we can propose a more innovative way to increase revenue?
In the food processing industry, the weight of the goods sold is what generates the business’s main income.
At CTI, we have our Individual Quick Cooker, which uses steam on the product. Traditional cooking methods, such as boiling, often lead to moisture loss, nutrient depletion, and inconsistent texture. The IQC system, however, harnesses precisely controlled steam to optimize cooking results.
Why Steam? The Key to Profitability
Switching from boiling to steam cooking in food production can improve product yield, reduce waste, and enhance quality, leading to higher profitability in unexpected ways.
The Yield & Cost-Saving Benefits of Steam Cooking
Implementing steam cooking in meat processing can lead to significant yield improvements and cost savings. Studies have demonstrated that optimizing steam usage can result in a 3% increase in energy efficiency, directly impacting operational costs.
IQC Steam Cooking provides maximum food safety and a hygienically superior and energy-efficient solution for processors requiring a continuous process.
By minimizing shrinkage and increasing product yield up to 4%, businesses can save thousands of dollars daily in food production. Instead of just focusing on sales or cost-cutting, optimizing cooking methods like steaming directly increases usable output, leading to more revenue per batch.
One can easily calculate the implications if capacity increases or accumulated ROI in 5 or 10 years by using steam cooking.
Example: 1 ton of meat per hour with 8-hour shifts working in two shifts = 16 Tons of product per day. Working 250 days a year the company with a total output of 16*250= 4000 tons per year. An increase yield of 3% would equal to = 120 tons of more product! Now add your $ value to the selling price of each kg of product and think profits!
Why Steam Cooking is a Game-Changer for Meat Processing
✅ Higher Yield Retention – Retains up to 4% more product weight, reducing shrinkage and increasing profitability.
✅ Better Texture & Quality – Gentle steam prevents toughness, ensuring a premium-quality product.
✅ Energy & Water Efficiency – Uses less energy and water compared to boiling, cutting operational costs.
✅ Faster, More Consistent Cooking – Ensures even heat distribution for precision cookingin food processing.
✅ Automation-Ready & Scalable – Designed for seamless integrationinto industrial food production lines.
Therefore, adopting steam cooking methods not only enhances product yield but also contributes to improved energy efficiency and profitability in meat processing operations.
Are you considering a switch to steam cooking? Let’s discuss how innovation in cooking technology can help drive your business forward! 😊