Article: Ice Options.(importance of ice makers to food service industry)(Brief Article)

There are a good number of appliances and gadgets that a foodservice operation can exist without but ice machines are not among them, even in the most stripped-down kitchens. Their icy output is absolutely vital for beverage service, the crystalline cubes bringing a refreshing chill to tap water, soft drinks and alcoholic libations. Ice is also an absolute must for salad bars, cold displays and many self-serve setups.

Culinary and food-safety practices, too, depend on temperature control. Chefs know that immersion in a bowl of ice is the best way to quickly stop the cooking of a custard or delicate sauce, while on the safety front, the chilling properties are ...

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