Stainless Steel In The Catering Industry

Mar 11
11:25

2012

Graeme Knights

Graeme Knights

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Stainless steel is not only environmentally friendly and extremely hygienic, it's good for your finances too.This hard-wearing steel alloy is 100 per cent recyclable and resistant to rust, corrosion and water stains due to its self-repairing properties.

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If cared for properly you can expect it to last for more than a 100 years so it represents a sound investment in whatever form you intend to buy it. In keeping with the monetary appeal is the relatively low cost; as despite being known for its quality,Stainless Steel In The Catering Industry  Articles the metal is competitively priced and can be bought on most budgets.Developed in the early 1900s, with iron and chromium as its main components, this type of steel was originally intended for cutlery. But thanks to its enduring virtues it's long been a staple of the entire catering industry and has many uses in kitchens all over the UK.AppearanceIn reality it is a fairly dark metal, the attractive bright shine comes from its propensity to reflect light. It provides a classic, utilitarian look that will always look professional and never date.HygieneJust one of the attractions of stainless steel is the fact that it's remarkably easy to clean, this is because its smooth surface offers no spaces for bacteria to breed or dirt to bed-in. It is also difficult to chip so is likely to survive the most hectic series of catering assignments intact, another important factor in making sure your kitchen meets the standards your customers expect. Whether you're washing down a table, trolly or sink you can be confident the germs will be wiped clear away.CutleryOne of the first uses for stainless steel was to make knives, spoons, forks and kitchen utensils. This is still an important market today and the reputation of stainless steel cutlery remains as untarnished as the metal itself.The forging process involves heating, cooling then heating again which creates a tough blade or prong that remains rigid and strong even when it's subjected to high temperatures once again.Equipment and appliances There are a number of reasons why this metal lends itself to the manufacture of cookware. Firstly, it's not prone to scratching or denting so pots and pans should escape from the day to day clattering without damage, as will stainless steel tables .Then there's the all important dish that's being prepared, the flavour of whatever you're cooking will not be altered by its use because they do not react to alkaline or acidic foods. In order to aid with heat distribution, stainless steel cookware will usually have a copper or aluminium base.When it comes to cookers, fridges, freezers and dishwashers, the benefits are clear to those who spend all day in the kitchen. Stainless steel models are durable, easy to maintain and ever popular with those who cater for a living. 

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