In the Western-style kitchen, refrigeration equipment is a key equipment for maintaining the freshness of ingredients, ensuring food safety and cooking quality.
Common refrigeration equipment in the Western-style kitchen includes refrigerators and refrigerated display cabinets. Refrigerators are used to store various ingredients such as meats, dairy products, vegetables, fruits, sauces, etc. They usually have a precise temperature control system that can maintain the internal temperature between 0 – 5 degrees Celsius to slow down the deterioration rate of the ingredients and extend the shelf life of the ingredients. Some high-end refrigerators are also equipped with a humidity adjustment function, which can adjust the humidity inside the refrigerator according to the needs of different ingredients to better maintain the quality of the ingredients.
Refrigerated display cabinets are mainly used to display and temporarily store prepared dishes, desserts, beverages, etc. They usually have transparent glass doors or side panels so that customers can visually see the items in the display cabinet and at the same time prevent hot air from the outside from entering and maintaining the low-temperature environment inside the cabinet. The temperature of the refrigerated display cabinet is generally also between 0 – 5 degrees Celsius. Some also have defrosting functions and lighting devices to ensure the display effect and ease of use.
In addition to the above two main types of refrigeration equipment, the Western-style kitchen may also be equipped with refrigerated workbenches, refrigerated storerooms and other equipment. The refrigerated workbench combines the refrigerated storage space with the work platform, which is convenient for chefs to access ingredients at any time during the operation; the refrigerated storeroom is used for storing a large amount of ingredients and has a large storage capacity and strong refrigeration capacity.
In conclusion, refrigeration equipment plays a crucial role in the Western-style kitchen. It can not only ensure the freshness and quality of ingredients but also provide convenience for chefs’ cooking work and provide customers with safe and delicious Western-style cuisine.
