In the food industry, working with frozen raw materials is becoming increasingly common. Many companies choose to purchase frozen products because they are more cost-effective, preserve better, and are easier to store. However, this initial advantage comes with a significant challenge: how can these large, hard, frozen blocks be cut safely, efficiently, and without losses?

The Reality of the Traditional Method

In many production lines, cutting frozen blocks starts with an industrial saw. At first glance, this seems like a practical solution, but in reality, this method poses serious safety and yield issues. The operator is directly exposed to the saw, representing a high risk of accidents. Moreover, this type of cutting generates a considerable amount of product waste, as a significant portion of the raw material is lost during the process, in the form of sawdust-like particles. This loss can range from 1.5% up to more than 5% of the initial weight.

Another common method for cutting frozen blocks is using a powerful grinder to process the entire block. While this solves the cutting issue, it requires an immense amount of energy, as the grinder must work hard to handle solid-state products. This not only results in higher operational costs but also demands more frequent maintenance and negatively affects protein quality.

During the grinding process with a frozen block grinder, the product is subjected to high pressure and transverse tension. As a result, the structure, connective proteins, and fat cells cannot withstand the pressure. Cell membranes are severely damaged, and actomyosin becomes denatured. This leads to reduced meat quality coming out of the grinder. In addition, tendons are not properly cut and end up in the final minced product as small fibers.

To avoid these disadvantages, MAGURIT is the right solution — the specialist in cutting frozen products.
Faced with these challenges, MAGURIT offers a precise, safe, and cost-effective alternative. With decades of experience and specialization, MAGURIT designs machines for the efficient cutting of both frozen and fresh food products, fully adapted to today’s production processes.

Unlike frozen block grinders, MAGURIT’s technology uses a cutting process that significantly reduces stress on the product. The meat is first cut into chunks (meaning tendons are already pre-cut) and then ground with much lower transverse power. The final product features better particle distribution, fat cells remain intact, and both structure and connective tissue perform their function much more effectively.

MAGURIT machines offer:

• Safe and automatic cutting, without exposing operators to saws or dangerous tools.

• Improved texture quality in the final product, thanks to a cutting process that does not stress the raw material.

• Significant reduction in product waste, thanks to a precise cutting system at -25°C that optimizes each block.

• Energy savings, by using technology specifically designed to cut in frozen conditions without requiring excessive power.

• Better performance, increasing production speed without compromising quality.

Additionally, MAGURIT equipment can be easily integrated into different types of production lines, allowing operations to scale and ensuring a continuous workflow.

If your plant works with frozen blocks and you're looking for a safer, more efficient, and cost-effective alternative to powerful saws or grinders, MAGURIT solutions make all the difference. They are true specialists in what they do — and it shows in every cut.

Faced with these challenges, MAGURIT delivers a precise, safe, and profitable solution. With over 15 decades of experience and specialization, they design machines for the efficient cutting of frozen and fresh food products, perfectly suited to today’s production requirements.