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4 Commercial Deep Fryer Myths Explained

Commercial deep fryers are the source of many delicious fried foods—and myths that come with these commercial workhorses. There are a lot of commercial deep fryers on the market, and it’s easy to believe these myths that can cost food service operation time and money. Myth: All commercial deep fryers occupy a lot of floor

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Combi Ovens: 10 Questions to Ask to Get the Best Results

From most commercial food operations, combi ovens are a wise investment that allows them to easily prepare almost every kind of food. However, most kitchens don’t completely realize the potential of a combi oven; the answers to these questions (either in this post or from a professional) can assist food managers and chefs who want

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11 HUGE (and Quick) Benefits of Ventless Deep Fryers

Commercial deep fryers produce some of Midwesterners’ favorite foods: mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, fried fish…the list can go and on and on. In addition to making customer favorites, ventless deep fryers come with a wide variety of ‘pros’ that make the ventless countertop deep fryer perfect for (almost) any commercial kitchen. Makes Wide Variety of

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10 Questions to Ask When Buying Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Purchasing commercial kitchen equipment is an important long-term investment. After all, the kitchen grill, griddle, deep fryer, refrigerator, heated holding cabinets, and even the ice cream machine are the heart of any commercial operation. These imperative pieces of equipment play a big role in customer satisfaction (flavor) and the bottom line (profits). Because the stakes

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Heated Merchandisers: Your Full Guide

Heated merchandisers are heated display cases that check off all the boxes. These versatile pieces of commercial equipment maintain a safe food temperature, make food look appetizing, reduce waste, and efficiently store products of every type and shape. What is a heated merchandiser? A heated merchandiser is a heated holding cabinet with glass profiles and

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New Restaurant Food Ideas that Pay Off

The best restaurants menus include old favorites and those new restaurant food ideas that continually pop up. For restaurants looking for the latter, this list of new restaurant food ideas can add spice to a stale restaurant menu. Give your frozen beverages an adults-only twist Craft beers and wines, step aside—or at least into this

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How to Clean a Commercial Griddle & Grill

Commercial cooking equipment is the heart of any kitchen and a huge investment for any owner. For both reasons, commercial grills and griddles should be cleaned and maintained on a daily basis (sometimes more frequently, see cleaning tips below). Daily cleaning any commercial grill or griddle is very important for food sanitation, consistent production of

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How often should I clean my ice cream machine?

Cleaning and sanitizing are an important part of commercial soft serve ice cream machine maintenance. Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to the question of how often to clean an ice cream machine. The best way to set a cleaning schedule is to contact the local health department for the required cleaning frequency. Some local

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commercial ice cream machines

The Scoop on Commercial Ice Cream Makers

Commercial soft serve ice cream machines are the “tip of the iceberg” in commercial ice cream makers. There are several commercial ice cream makers on the market, including high-quality and versatile machines that can make the desserts customers love: custard, soft serve, shakes, and ice cream sundaes. Because of the variety of commercial ice cream

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Restaurants: How to Store Food and Avoid the Danger Zone

Cold food storage should be a top priority for commercial food service operations, especially when customer health is at risk. The USDA FSIS lists two types of bacteria, spoilage and pathogenic, as responsible for a loss of food quality and as a source of foodborne illness. The latter, pathogenic, can grow rapidly when food is

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