Tummers improves potato treatment in washing

Tummers is focusing on technical improvements to guarantee 24/7 working environment without unforeseen downtime during the production hours, according to the company.

It is generally thought that industrial washers are too rough on the product and can cause bruising and damage of the potatoes. Based on ongoing research by Tummers in optimizing the quality within the processing area, the company decided to also investigate what the impact is of equipment on the potato, according to a press release. During recent years the company has gathered data about the impact on the potato within these large washing lines, the company said.

The company used a potato-dummy with a mobile data-logger inside its housing. This way they could see where the handling is critical and needed to improve. The company tested on several production sites to get the complete picture under different circumstances, because the demands of the specialty product is on another level than the industrial market, according to the release.

These tests gave a clear view on the process and handling of potatoes in their equipment. Based on this analysis Tummers made some minor adjustments to fulfil the needs in the fresh pack industry, the company said.

Tummers’ latest washing line was delivered to a major fresh pack supplier in France for a small delicacy potato called La Ratte.”” These potatoes have a diameter of 10mm up to 70 mm.

The washing line uses the company’s standard type of destoning washing and drying equipment with small optimisations and a special focus on gentle fall movement, according to Tummers.

For more information, visit the Tummers website.

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