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How to Calculate the Refrigeration Capacity of a Cold Room

You will learn how to work out the cooling capacity a food storage cold room actually needs. We break down the formula, how volume, product type and ambient temperature affect the result, and walk through a practical example without complicated tables.

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Is an Induction Cooktop Safe for Your Health?

We look at how an induction cooktop works, what radiation it produces and under what conditions it could affect people. You will learn how to use the cooktop safely, which cookware you need and who should take extra care.

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How to Clean a Combi Oven Properly: Step-by-Step Guide

Cleaning a combi oven correctly extends its service life and prevents expensive breakdowns. This article covers safe detergents, self-cleaning modes, how often to clean, and the typical mistakes service engineers see in the field.

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How Often Should a Kitchen Exhaust Hood Be Serviced

Regular kitchen hood maintenance affects safety, smoke extraction efficiency and the service life of the equipment. Here is a clear schedule of checks and cleaning for different types of systems, based on manufacturer requirements and fire safety codes.

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Why Stainless Steel Is Better for a Commercial Kitchen

You will learn how food-grade stainless steel compares with aluminium, plastic and ordinary steel in daily kitchen use. We cover HACCP requirements, the service life of each material, and the situations where aluminium or plastic still make sense.

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What is a salamander oven? How it works, why it’s called that, and whether you can have one at home

A salamander oven is an open-front broiler that blasts food with heat from above. Restaurants use it for the last minute of a dish: melting and browning cheese, caramelizing sugar, crisping the top of a gratin. You’ll also hear it called a salamander broiler, overhead broiler or finishing oven (CulinaryLore). Key takeaways What is a […]

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Commercial kitchen faucet with sprayer: how to choose a pre-rinse faucet that fits

A commercial kitchen faucet with sprayer is a tall, heavy-duty faucet with a spring-held hose and a spray valve, used to rinse food off dishes before they go into the dish machine. In the trade, it’s called a pre-rinse faucet, or sometimes a pre-rinse unit. Choosing one comes down to four things: how it mounts, […]

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The Food Temperature Basics That Keep a Kitchen Passing Inspection

Every commercial kitchen inspection eventually comes down to the same question: how long has this food actually been sitting at an unsafe temperature? It sounds simple until you’re mid-rush and nobody’s watching the clock on the prep table. Getting the basics right matters more than any fancy technique, and a lot of kitchens get tripped […]

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Why Undersized Ice Machines Quietly Drain Restaurant Profits

Why Undersized Ice Machines Quietly Drain Restaurant Profits Walk into any busy kitchen during a Friday dinner rush and one machine is usually working harder than anything else: the ice maker. Most owners size it off a rough guess from whoever sold them the unit, not off actual seat count or beverage volume. That gap […]

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Commercial Steamers: Types, Uses, and Maintenance

A commercial steamer cooks food with hot vapor instead of direct heat or submerged water. That one difference is why kitchens reach for a steamer over a pot of boiling water: vegetables keep more color and nutrients, rice and seafood cook faster, and none of it needs oil. This guide walks through the main types […]