Whether it's a reach-in blast chiller or a roll-in shock freezer, reaching and holding the proper storage temperatures can be a daunting task in Florida. When you preserve your food, you also preserve your reputation and your bottom line. Blast chilling and shock freezing has many benefits. Let's take a look at the most important ones:
FOOD SAFETY
Cooling food too slowly is the main cause of food-borne illnesses. Blast chillers and shock freezers keep food safe by cooling rapidly and therefore accelerating food through the danger zone—between 140°F and 40°F—which is the ideal temperature range for bacteria reproduction
INCREASED SHELF LIFE
After blast chilling, food can be safely preserved at a temperature of 37°F to 39°F for up to five days. Food that has been shock frozen can be preserved at 0°F for months.
FOOD QUALITY
Blast chilling preserves food’s flavor, color, and aroma characteristics by preventing loss of moisture. Compared to conventional freezing, shock freezing produces micro-crystals that do not compromise the integrity of the food and allow for the preservation of its quality even after thawing.
EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY
Blast chillers and shock freezers make batch cooking more practical, enabling maximum productivity of kitchen staff and reduction of labor costs without compromising food quality.
REDUCED FOOD COSTS
With blast chilling and shock freezing, food can be kept fresh for longer periods of time.
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With blast chillers, more dishes can be prepared in advance, held at a safe temperature, and then finished on demand.
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