Commercial Evaporative Cooler

Most businesses that utilise Commercial Evaporative Cooler facilities are involved in some areas of the food sector, such as food processing, food service, or food sales. 

These many types of refrigerated storage are intended to protect perishable goods from spoiling and becoming contaminated with germs and other pathogens.

Restaurants and other food-serving businesses utilise several cold storage options, such as refrigerators and freezers. 

Freezers are another option for cold storage. 

To preserve their quality, most perishable foods can be stored at temperatures that are often below freezing. 

Yet, business owners must be aware of the temperatures at which various types of food must be stored to preserve their quality. 

Considering that the ideal temperature for storing different types of food might vary, putting food away for later use can rapidly become problematic.

Methods for Preserving Food’s Quality and Freshness

As the proprietor of a business, you should be familiar with various food storage procedures.

Start by ensuring that the temperature of your cold storage solutions never exceeds 4 degrees Celsius. 

If this occurs, the products you have stored there may begin to degrade. 

You should also attempt to keep at least a portion of your food supplies in airtight, non-hazardous containers. 

In the refrigerator or freezer, cooked meals should be placed on the bottom, and raw items should be placed below them. 

Also, once food has been frozen, it should not be refrozen, as doing so can diminish the meal’s quality and freshness. 

This guideline applies regardless of whether the food has been defrosted.

Because they are expensive and time-consuming to prepare appropriately, high-risk food products must be treated with care. 

In addition, their rate of bacterial growth is substantially higher than that of other food products. 

Uncooked and cooked meat, dairy products, eggs and egg products, shellfish, prepared salads, and items that are already in the process of being consumed provide a greater risk of foodborne illness.

The temperature that is suitable for storage

Dry items do not require the availability of cold storage options. To prevent them from spoiling, you must store them in locations where the temperature never falls below 10 degrees or rises above 15 degrees. 

It is essential to store them in pest-free regions to preserve their quality. Items, such as food that must be maintained at temperatures below 4 degrees Celsius, such as those that must be kept cold, must be kept in environments that maintain this temperature. 

Instead, you should refrigerate your milk and other dairy products, along with most of your veggies, at a temperature between 2 and 4 degrees Celsius. 

To safely store fresh meats, poultry, and seafood, refrigerators must be set at 4 degrees Celsius or lower. 

Freezer temperatures should be adjusted to -18 degrees Celsius or lower for optimal results when storing frozen meals. 

Temperatures above these parameters have the potential to destroy or substantially reduce vitamin content due to spoiling. Daily inspections are required to ensure that the temperature in your storage containers remains steady. 

In addition, these systems require frequent professional inspections and maintenance to identify and address any potential issues before they become major. 

To maintain the storage area’s cleanliness, they, too, must be cleaned frequently.

ALKCOOL Commercial Refrigeration is pleased to answer any questions you may have about the proper manner to keep food.