Restaurant Equipment Safety
Restaurant equipment increases productivity and efficiency in the food service industry, but the many moving parts on these machines can be hazardous for the unprepared employee.
DetailsWhat Is a Bakery Proofer
Proofing is a baking term that refers to the process of allowing dough to leaven, or rise, prior to baking. Proofing is caused by the fermentation of yeast in dough, which releases carbon dioxide that allows the dough to rise.
DetailsSlicer Applications
The main function of slicers is to provide portion-controlled slicing. By allowing users to set slice thicknesses, these machines can yield uniform portions.
DetailsService Tips – Mixers
Bakeries, pizza places, scratch kitchens and cupcake specialists are among the operations that rely on a good mixer. A mixer’s belts, gears and even transmissions make it one of the most mechanical pieces of foodservice equipment. As a result, taking care of mixers is essential to their proper long- term operation.
DetailsThe History of Kitchen Appliances
Kitchens have been around for centuries, however, it was not until post-civil war period that the majority of kitchen appliances were invented. The reason was that most people no longer had servants and housewives working alone in the kitchen needed culinary help. Also the advent of electricity greatly advanced the technology of labor saving kitchen appliances.
DetailsSteam Jacketed Kettles – An Overview
Steam-jacketed kettles utilize steam energy to transfer heat via conduction to the food product inside.
DetailsHow to Plan Your Restaurant Kitchen
One of the biggest investments of opening a new restaurant is the kitchen. A commercial kitchen needs industrial grade equipment that will withstand a busy restaurant schedule. The design and layout of a restaurant kitchen should allow food to flow seamlessly from the prep area to the line. Sometimes a new restaurant has a fabulous location, but a small kitchen space, and you have to adapt your plans accordingly.
DetailsAn Overview – Rotisseries
Rotisseries operate using a small, electric motor that rotates product on a spit as moist, hot air circulates around foods and throughout the unit’s cavity. This rotation helps facilitate self-basting, while the unit’s process and temperature create carmelization.
DetailsChina Yuan Strengthens to New Highth Against USD Hurts Exports
The People’s Bank of China guided the Yuan to a new record high against the United States dollar on Tuesday, leaving the currency 3.06 percent higher for 2013. The daily reference rate was set 55 basis points higher at 6.0969 per dollar. It was the 41st record for the Chinese currency in 2013, a year of increased capital inflows seeking higher returns.
DetailsHow Does Vacuum Sealing Work?
Vacuum sealing is a popular method of food preservation that greatly extends storage times. Vacuum sealing also can protect non-food items such as manufactured goods, important papers and backpacking supplies from environmental damage. Vacuum packaging once was the domain of commercial processors, but in recent years machines for household use have come on the market.
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