Your guide to refrigerators and humidity drawers

Your guide to refrigerators and humidity drawers

When it comes to properly a fridge to stock fresh produce, most people know that low temperatures help to keep food fresh for longer, but this guide to refrigerators and humidity drawers explains how humidity also plays a vital role in extending the life of some of your fresh fruits and vegetables. In your you may find that you have a humidity drawer that regulates the amount of humidity your produce receives. Humidity drawers keep your fruit and vegetables in particular, fresher for longer, preventing wastage, saving you money and the effort required to replace any affected produce, but it is important to know how best to use them, in order to product quality for as long as possible.   What are humidity drawers? Designated fruit and vegetable drawers are designed to maintain a higher humidity than the rest of … Read more

Beat the Heat with Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometers from Comark

Beat the Heat with Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometers from Comark

During these hot summer months, making sure food is frozen and chilled at the correct temperature should be every chef’s top priority. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), refrigerators should be kept at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4 degrees Celsius or below and freezers at zero degrees Fahrenheit or -18 degrees Celsius or below. Fortunately, refrigerator/freezer thermometers from Comark are available to ensure that refrigerated items are stored properly. Professional chefs and amateur cooks alike can choose from a variety of options, including digital thermometers, dial thermometers and spirit (liquid) thermometers to accommodate their food safety needs. All have been designed specifically for Cold Store environments and will help verify your kitchen is HACCP compliant with one quick glance. Depending on the structure of the freezer or refrigerator, Comark offers a variety of sizes and styles. For example, … Read more