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FFD Commercial Refrigeration
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Blast Chillers & Freezers

Blast chillers and freezers are essential for food safety in commercial kitchens. Designed to pull temperatures of cooked foods rapidly down through the food danger zone, ready for cold or freezer storage, every catering set-up should have one. All products operate as a blast chiller however some blast chillers are also blast freezers and can pull temperatures down into minus temperatures. Our range includes equipment from leading brands, all with a commercial manufacturers warranty.

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Commonly Asked Questions About Blast Chillers & Blast Freezers

Q. What is a blast chiller?

A. A blast chiller is a specialised piece of commercial equipment that is used by business to rapidly lower the temperature of cooked food that is either hot or cold, to a safe storage temperature.

Q. What is a blast freezer?

A. A blast freezer is similar to a blast chiller, in that it drastically reduces the temperature and freezes cooked food to a temperature that is safe for storage. Many blast freezers also operate as a blast chiller fridge however not all blast chillers can blast freeze.

Q. How does blast chilling and blast freezing work?

A. A blast chiller (or blast cooler) rapidly lowers the temperature of hot or warm food to a safe level using powerful fans and cold air circulation, minimising bacterial growth. A blast freezer (or shock freezer) quickly freezes food to very low temperatures by circulating extremely cold air, preventing ice crystals from forming and preserving food quality. Once cooked food has achieved specified core temperatures as stated in food safety guidelines, any bacteria present is dormant until food is thawed or warmed when it will reawaken. This means that while correct blast chilling and blast freezing is crucial, so it safe thawing and reheating of cooked foods. Read more about the science behind blast chilling.

Q. What is the difference between blast chillers and freezers and regular refrigeration?

A. Standard chillers and regular freezers maintain the temperature of foods during storage or display. Typically products will be pre-frozen or pre-chilled before being loaded. Blast chillers and blast freezers however, are designed to rapidly reduce the core temperatures of food, pulling it down through the food danger zone to a safe level, within the timeframe specified by the Food Standards Agency. This minimises bacterial growth before it is stored in a standard chiller or freezer. 

Q. Can you put hot food in a blast chiller?

A. Yes, blast chillers are designed for hot food to be chilled to a perfect storage temperature, removing risks of bacteria forming if left to cool naturally. Blast freezers perform the same task but to lower temperatures.

Q. Are blast chillers and freezers energy efficient?

A. Yes, blast chillers and freezers can be energy efficient at blast chilling and blast freezing food. The quantity that can be effectively chilled or frozen will depend on the size and model and energy consumption will vary based on the unit size and how often you use the equipment. Choose a unit that reflects the size of your business. If you produce lower volumes of food, a countertop blast chiller should suffice, while high production kitchens may need larger floorstanding blast chillers that will use more energy.

Food hygiene is important for any catering business that relies on pre-cooked foods to provide a fast, efficient, and satisfactory service. Since many food items that you might serve require a longer cooking time than most customers would be prepared to wait for, your best option is to pre-cook the food and then rapidly cool them within the recommended time frame to reduce bacteria growth, for ultimate food safety. Dishes can then be safely reheated when needed.

 

Blast Chillers & Freezers for Food Safety

Here at FFD Commercial Refrigeration we have one of the UK’s largest range of blast chillers and freezers from brands such as Tefcold, Foster, Adande, Mercatus, Polar, Blizzard and Icematic. We stock the full range of blast freezing and chilling equipment, from small units designed to sit on a counter top to larger freestanding units for more heavy-duty use.

Whether you're looking to buy a blast chiller or a combi blast freezer and chiller, we can cover all of your food safety needs. For larger premises with higher demand, roll-in models are available which are compatible with 1/1 GN mobile trolleys. This allows large quantities of foods to be dealt with quickly and efficiently.

For businesses looking for a compact alternative, blast chiller drawers are also on offer. Promising the professional results that you would expect from any blast freezer and blast chiller in the UK, you also benefit from spacious yet organised storage for enhanced convenience and versatility.

FFD Commercial Refrigeration have more than 10 years of experience supplying the online commercial refrigeration marketplace, and our team of experts really know what they are talking about when it comes to blast chillers and freezers. Give them a call to discuss the options, and you can rest assured that you will get free, impartial advice on the best chillers for your specific needs.

Our extensive industry experience has enabled us to build long term partnerships with the major manufacturers and this means that we are able to pass on savings and discounts to our customers. Our prices are the most competitive around, and with free delivery to UK mainland addresses on everything and next day delivery an option on many items you won’t have to wait long for your new piece of kit.