Fast food restaurants often prefer solid fats like shortening for frying due to their higher smoke points, providing stability and longer shelf life. This results in crispier textures and richer flavors in items like French fries. While some are exploring healthier liquid oils, solid fats remain essential for achieving that iconic crunch.
Labor challenges have always been a concern in the commercial foodservice industry. In today’s competitive landscape, the importance of user-friendly cooking equipment has only grown. It’s crucial that kitchen staff, regardless of their experience and training, can contribute to the efficient operations of the back-of-house. One solution to address these challenges is embracing digital controls.
Isolating power and gas is the first, most important step before cleaning burners, opening a gas train, or touching any ignition components. Done right, it prevents unexpected ignition, fuel release, shock, and equipment damage. This post gives technicians a precise, repeatable procedure you can embed in your SOPs. What “Isolate Power/Gas” Means Why both? Many
Set by dynamic, confirm with static: use dynamic pressure under load for manifold and inlet specs, and use static only to ensure you’re below the max. A quick field procedure and cues help you commission gas equipment right the first time.
Why reducing exhaust can help (in some cases) Think of the kitchen as an air-balance equation: Exhaust (out) – Make-Up Air (in) = Pressure deficit (ΔP). In short: you’re not “adding oxygen” by reducing exhaust — you’re removing excessive suction so the oxygen already being supplied can actually reach the burners without being whisked away