Save on transport. Save on storage.Less wastage. Continuous sausage solution.

Alginate Co-extrusionSausage Solution

QUALITY

F R E D D YH I R S C H

Simpler, faster, better in every way.

Revolutionize your business with Freddy Hirsch’s patented alginate powder casing technology.

Alginate casing provides a proven safe alternative to collagen, cellulose and animal intestine

sausage product casings.

It radically simplifies production, streamlining productivity and saving you space, energy,

labor, time and money.

Alginate casing technology was developed in Europe in 1999 by Jan Goorhuis who today has partnered

with the Freddy Hirsch Group to ensure we continue spearheading this innovative technology. Together,

we have developed a product in dry form that can be hydrated as needed and used in a vast array of

applications. The specially designed Casing Gel Blender combines alginate powder with controlled

water dosing, allowing you to mix on-site only as needed. No waste, no delay, a simplified process and

even more savings.

HOW IS ALGINATE GEL BETTERTHAN CELLULOSE CASINGS?

• Shorter production time

• No peeling required

• Almost no waste

• Quality and consistency

• Savings throughout the process

• Greater efficiency all roundWHY CHOOSE FREDDY HIRSCHCASING POWDER OVER HYDRATEDALGINATE CASINGS?

• Requires less storage – 85% less than

conventional products

• Requires zero refrigeration as the powder has

a 12-18 month ambient shelf-life

• No added preservatives

• Superior adhesion

• Improved surface feel and skinless effect

is possible

• Smaller calibers possible

• Lower distribution costs and associated risks

in shipping dry material

• Greater savings in all aspects

• Matt or glossy appearance

CO-EXTRUSION ALGINATE CASING

Innovation is our core focus and we are constantly working to improve and develop our alginate casing and other new technologies to continue to lead the industry.

As a leading supplier of meat processing equipment, our success

is built on the success of our customers. We support businesses

across Africa, Europe, China, Latin America and the USA with

best-fit solutions, outstanding quality, and superior facilities.

All backed by pre- and post-sale service and the expertise of our

dedicated technical team.

We believe in leading through innovation. Our patented alginate

co-extrusion casing has completely changed the way the industry

works and helped our customers save on all ends. We are able to

provide full service installations. We go beyond providing equipment

for our customers; adding value, advice, know-how, research and

ongoing development for food production facilities. Freddy Hirsch

has always stood for exceptional quality, service and innovation.

TRUSTED SINCE 1956.

“Those who don’t set the pace for change become the victims of change.”

Configurable, safe and built to last.

The patented HirschPro™ system makes sausages on an

automated, continuous basis. The system is modular and

can be configured to suit your specific production needs.

A smaller footprint means reduced energy consumption,

lower labor and production time and increased yields.

Options include:

• Cooker and vibratory feeder • Cooker and chiller

• Cooker, dryer and chiller

You benefit from a system that is built to suit your

specific factory requirements and operations.

System designModular and fully customizable. Best-in-class

performance, durability and system resilience.

ConsistencyPredictable and reliable product quality.

Easy to operateTouch screen technology and Allen-Bradley universal

controls are standard in the HirschPro™ system, for

seamless integration into your manufacturing facility

and less training.

Highest hygiene and sanitary standardsMinimal handling.

Continuous productionNo stop/start on the system and alginate.

Cost savingAlginate casings are more economical.

Labor reductionFully automated.

Smaller footprintTakes up less space than conventional systems for

the same volume.

Flexibility & versatilityNo hassle product changeover between:

Cooked sausages, Canning, Frozen (IQF), Smoked.

Easy cleaningAll systems are built using duplex stainless steel

with built-in cleaning systems.

PREC

ISIO

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HirschProTM 740 / 720

Less inputs, more outputs.

Water cooking offers several advantages.

The HirschPro™ system uses a continuous-

feed water cooker that delivers better heat

transfer and more reliable cooking. You also

benefit from reduced energy consumption,

less water usage than steam cookers, and

shorter production times due to faster

cooking and cooling cycles.

HirschPro™ FEATURES HirschPro™ BENEFITS

F R E D D YH I R S C H

Save on transport. Save on storage. Less wastage. Better planning. Freshness guaranteed.

The HirschPro™ system is fully configurable.

PORTIONING

RawProduct

FinishedProduct

Cook-inBag

AlginateCasing

MeatComponent

COOKER DRYER CHILLER

Mix casings on site for seamless productivity.

An optional extra component of the HirschPro™

System, the Gel Blender allows on-site manufacture

of co-extrusion casings, giving you substantial cost

and storage benefits.

• Simple controlled water dosing • Reduced

cost and risk • 1 bag = 100 kg (220 lbs) final gel

product • 85% less storage space than buckets

of gel • No refrigeration required for dry blends

• Longer shelf life

Consistent quality over widest variety.

Casings can be applied to sausages fresh or frozen, cooked or

smoked, canned or hanging, matt or glossy. The choice is yours.

Hot dogs in 1/3 of the timeCook & chill hotdogs for ± 30 min and under.

Corn dogs, quick and easySimply co-extrude products into the desired caliber and length,

cook and chill. No hanging, no peeling. All ready for battering

and deep-frying. Step changing your process.

Smoked sausagesIf you were concerned about the application of color and smoky

flavor, don’t be. It can be applied to the surface of your product via

the cooker and/or drenching step within the HirschPro™ process.

Dried/fermented products, problem freeSmall-casing calibers are often hard or impossible to source,

natural casings are not available in 8 to 10 mm and

small-casing breakage creates waste. Alginate offers a

consistently high-quality casing and reliable results.

Fresh sausages Co-extrusion alginate sausage casings for fresh application is

well known within the European and American market and is

widely acceptable. Less product smearing is often the result of

using alginate casings, improving the product’s overall appearance.

Canning and post-pack guaranteed qualityAlginate eco-casings are robust enough to withstand harsh

temperature processing such as canning and post-pack

pasteurization, giving you consistent product quality, time

and again.

E C O N O M I C A L

PROCESS SPECIFICATIONS

THE PROCESS (T YPICAL)

PRODUC TS

HirschPro™ 740 HirschPro™ 720

Processing volumes based on 100 g portions Max 5290 lbs / 2400 kg per hour* Max 2645 lbs / 1200 kg per hour*

Dimensions (Generic layout – Cooker,

Dryer and Chiller)

17926 x 4127 x 4786 mm/

58.81 x 13.54 x 15.7 ft

14760 x 3590 x 4850 mm/

48.43 x 11.78 x 15.91 ft

CASING GELBLENDER

Vegetarian and vegan sausages Alginate casings are not limited to meat-based filling and can be

applied to plant-based filling as well. This opens the door to the

vegetarian/vegan and flexitarian market with ease.

Alginate casings are 100%vegetarian and vegan – makingthis technology the perfect solution to producing non-meat products.

F R E D D YH I R S C H

* Maximum processing volumes are product and process dependent and might vary slightly.

ANY QUERIES?We welcome all requests for quotes or information.

Please contact us on hp@freddyhirsch.com

www.freddyhirsch.co.za