What is the appropriate temperature for restaurant cold storage?

　　With the development of the catering industry, restaurant cold storage plays a vital role in ensuring the freshness of ingredients and food safety. Correctly setting the temperature of the cold storage is one of the key factors to ensure that the ingredients remain fresh. This article will introduce the appropriate range of restaurant cold storage temperature and its importance.

　　Appropriate temperature range

　　The temperature setting of the restaurant cold storage should be based on different types of ingredients. Generally speaking, the following are the recommended storage temperature ranges for some common ingredients:

　　Fresh meat and seafood: 0℃ to 4℃. Low temperature can effectively delay the growth of bacteria and maintain the freshness and quality of ingredients.

　　Dairy products and eggs: 0℃ to 4℃. These ingredients are more sensitive to temperature and need to be kept at a lower temperature to extend the shelf life.

　　Vegetables and fruits: usually stored between 0℃ and 10℃. Different types of vegetables and fruits may vary, but in general, the temperature should not be too low to avoid frostbite.

　　Frozen food: The temperature of the freezer is usually set at -18℃ to -20℃. Low temperature can effectively prevent the deterioration of ingredients and the growth of bacteria.

　　Importance

　　Correctly setting the temperature of the restaurant cold storage has the following importance:

　　Keep the food fresh: The appropriate temperature can slow down the spoilage of the food, keep it fresh and taste.

　　Ensure food safety: Low temperature can effectively control the growth of bacteria and microorganisms, reduce the risk of food poisoning, and protect the health of customers.

　　Extend the shelf life: The appropriate temperature setting helps to extend the shelf life of the food, reduce waste, and improve economic benefits.

　　Improve food quality: A stable temperature environment helps to maintain the nutrients and taste of the food, and improve the quality and reputation of the dishes.

　　Reminder

　　Check the thermometer of the cold storage regularly to ensure that the temperature is within the appropriate range.

　　Avoid opening the door of the cold storage frequently to prevent temperature fluctuations from affecting the storage conditions of the food.

　　Equip with a backup generator or backup power supply to cope with sudden power outages and ensure the stable operation of the cold storage.

　　The temperature setting of the restaurant cold storage is crucial for the preservation of food and food safety. Restaurant operators should strictly abide by relevant regulations, regularly check and maintain refrigeration equipment, and ensure that the food is kept fresh under the best storage conditions. If you have the need to build such a cold storage in the near future, HAOCOOL professionally provides a complete set of cold storage engineering design, equipment, installation, and after-sales integrated solutions, and provides cold storage construction services for large-scale food, pharmaceutical, cold chain logistics, chemical and other companies.