{"id":4080,"date":"2022-11-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/?p=4080"},"modified":"2025-01-31T08:06:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T14:06:41","slug":"weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales","title":{"rendered":"Weigh Precisely with Commercial Kitchen Scales&nbsp;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Commercial kitchen scales<\/strong> are ideal for measuring any ingredient and products in a commercial kitchen for consistent meals and equal portions. You can weigh meat in a deli, cheese in a supermarket, dough in a pizzeria, or measure herbs or any ingredient for cooking dishes in a commercial restaurant and control portions using a commercial scale while reducing food waste simultaneously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#Types_of_Commercial_Kitchen_Scales\" >Types of Commercial Kitchen Scales&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#1_Digital_Portion_Control_Scales\" >1. Digital Portion Control Scales&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#2_Mechanical_Control_Scales\" >2. Mechanical Control Scales&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#3_Balance_Scales\" >3. Balance Scales&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#4_Hanging_Scales\" >4. Hanging Scales&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#5_Large-Capacity_Scales\" >5. Large-Capacity Scales&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#6_Receiving_Scales\" >6. Receiving Scales&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#7_Price_Computing_Scales\" >7. Price Computing Scales&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#8_PLU_Price_Look-UP\" >8. PLU (Price Look-UP)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#Benefits_Commercial_Kitchen_Scales\" >Benefits Commercial Kitchen Scales&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#1_Measure_Portion_Sizes_Accurately\" >1. Measure Portion Sizes Accurately &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#2_Calculating_Serving_Sizes_And_Counting_Calories\" >2. Calculating Serving Sizes And Counting Calories&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#3_Facilitate_the_Work_in_the_Kitchen\" >3. Facilitate the Work in the Kitchen&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#4_Easy_Usage\" >4. Easy Usage&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#5_Portable_and_Easy_to_Clean\" >5. Portable and Easy to Clean&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#How_To_Choose_the_Best_Commercial_Kitchen_Scale\" >How To Choose the Best Commercial Kitchen Scale&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/weigh-precisely-commercial-kitchen-scales\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Commercial_Kitchen_Scales\"><\/span>Types of Commercial Kitchen Scales&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A food scale is a money saver and waste inhibitor that is an efficient tool for every type of operation. There are various types of commercial kitchen scales, both mechanical and digital, to fit different kitchens. They provide much efficiency for every operation, from a deli, grocery, and bakery to a restaurant or coffee shop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Digital_Portion_Control_Scales\"><\/span>1. Digital Portion Control Scales&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital portion control scales prevent food waste and provide consistent and high-quality dishes. By managing portion sizes, you can save much money in the long run by simply reducing the wasted goods. These commercial kitchen scales are one of the scales that will give the most accurate weight, which is essential for some dishes requiring a precise amount of ingredients, and bakers mostly prefer them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial digital scales are designed with easy-to-read digital displays and are ideal for heavy usage of high-volume operations, and are easy to clean. Most are waterproof, and some models can be connected to printers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mechanical_Control_Scales\"><\/span>2. Mechanical Control Scales&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"A commercial bowl scale - Weigh Precisely with Commercial Kitchen Scales\u00c2\u00a0- Chef's Deal\" class=\"wp-image-4082\" style=\"width:180px;height:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-207x310.jpg 207w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-137x205.jpg 137w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-340x510.jpg 340w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/vintage-scales-with-fresh-strawberries-vintage-sty-2021-08-27-23-56-22-utc-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mechanical control scales are also called spring scales because of weighing with springs. Mechanical scales measure the product placed on the top platform using springs, which compress in the correct proportions when applied force. Spring scales do not always weigh accurately and are more prone to miscalculate since compression rates likely fluctuate over time and fail to turn to their previous length.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another downside of the mechanical kitchen scales is that they are not so useful for measuring small weights since the springs will move slightly, which might be difficult to read compared to a larger object&#8217;s movement. As a plus, mechanical scales are easy to clean and more portable since they do not require batteries or any other type of electricity to operate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Balance_Scales\"><\/span>3. Balance Scales&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Balance scales are the earliest types of scales. These commercial kitchen scales are still in use in most commercial kitchens. A balance scale is so simple to use; it weighs products by comparing them with a set of masses with a known weight. You can easily find a set of available weights in a market. They are obsolete since they do not measure weight precisely. They only tell the measured product is more or less weigher than the known weights. It weighs by placing known weights on the other side of the scale until the balance is equal, not giving the accurate weight of the product.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Hanging_Scales\"><\/span>4. Hanging Scales&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the oldest options for commercial kitchen scales is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/c\/hanging-scales\">hanging scale<\/a>. These scales are designed with a hook on the bottom to weigh the attached product. These scales are mostly used for weighing veggies and fruits, so they are popular in markets and groceries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various hanging scales, but they all work simply by weighing through a hook. Some hanging scales do not feature a hook but a steel dish where you place the product you want to weigh. There are analog and digital hanging scales that are both efficient but work better for small quantities. Fishers mostly use ones with a bottom hook to weigh fish, and different operations prefer them thanks to their portability and ease of use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tor-Rey-CRS-5K-10K-Hanging-Scale-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tor-Rey CRS-5K-10K Hanging Scale - Weigh Precisely with Commercial Kitchen Scales\u00c2\u00a0- Chef's Deal\" class=\"wp-image-4128\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tor-Rey-CRS-5K-10K-Hanging-Scale-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tor-Rey-CRS-5K-10K-Hanging-Scale-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tor-Rey-CRS-5K-10K-Hanging-Scale-310x310.jpg 310w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tor-Rey-CRS-5K-10K-Hanging-Scale-205x205.jpg 205w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tor-Rey-CRS-5K-10K-Hanging-Scale-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tor-Rey-CRS-5K-10K-Hanging-Scale-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tor-Rey-CRS-5K-10K-Hanging-Scale-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tor-Rey-CRS-5K-10K-Hanging-Scale-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tor-Rey-CRS-5K-10K-Hanging-Scale.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Large-Capacity_Scales\"><\/span>5. Large-Capacity Scales&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large capacity scale is either a mechanical or digital commercial kitchen scale that took its name from its removable large and small bowls. You can easily change the bowl with a larger or smaller one depending on the amount of product you want to weigh. Large capacity scales are ideal for large operations that weigh high amounts continuously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Receiving_Scales\"><\/span>6. Receiving Scales&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/c\/receiving-scales\">Receiving scales<\/a> are the heavy-duty kitchen scales that ensure you get the right amounts of product you ordered. Weighing anything you buy by the pound ensures you don&#8217;t lose money by receiving less than you paid. It is essential for restaurants when receiving delivery of meat, poultry, produce or fish. Receiving scales are durable and withstand commercial kitchens&#8217; heavy usage.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Edlund ERS-60 Digital Receiving Scale - Weigh Precisely with Commercial Kitchen Scales\u00c2\u00a0- Chef's Deal\" class=\"wp-image-4125\" style=\"width:220px;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-310x310.jpg 310w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-205x205.jpg 205w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-510x510.jpg 510w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Edlund-ERS-60-Digital-Receiving-Scale.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Price_Computing_Scales\"><\/span>7. Price Computing Scales&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to be legal and suitable for trading, a commercial kitchen scale needs to meet the NTEP (National Type Evaluation Program) requirements. Based on its applicable criteria, the NTEP will examine the scale&#8217;s performance, operational characteristics, and accuracy to determine if it is legal for trade. After several tests, such as weighing the scale hundreds of times, the scale is given a certificate of conformance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price computing scales, also known as legal trade scales, are ideal for operations that determine a sale price based on weight, such as markets or delis. You can check <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.ncwm.com\/userfiles\/files\/Resources\/Consumer%20Information\/Buying%20Scales%20Online.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a> for further information about NTEP certification and other kitchen scale regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_PLU_Price_Look-UP\"><\/span><strong>8. PLU (Price Look-UP) <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PLU (price look-up) enables one to set a price for each product and lets customers weigh their fruits or vegetables by pressing the pre-programmed number for each product on the scale. This efficient feature saves you considerable time by removing the need to type the price and product name every time. You just press the number associated with the product, and its price per pound will appear on the screen. Legal for trade scales come with various PLU capacities from 10 up to 4000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Commercial_Kitchen_Scales\"><\/span>Benefits Commercial Kitchen Scales&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-person-holding-a-strawberry-over-box-on-scales-2021-09-24-03-42-50-utc-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Commercial Kitchen Scale - Weigh Precisely with Commercial Kitchen Scales\u00c2\u00a0- Chef's Deal\" class=\"wp-image-4083\" style=\"width:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-person-holding-a-strawberry-over-box-on-scales-2021-09-24-03-42-50-utc-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-person-holding-a-strawberry-over-box-on-scales-2021-09-24-03-42-50-utc-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-person-holding-a-strawberry-over-box-on-scales-2021-09-24-03-42-50-utc-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-person-holding-a-strawberry-over-box-on-scales-2021-09-24-03-42-50-utc-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-person-holding-a-strawberry-over-box-on-scales-2021-09-24-03-42-50-utc-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-person-holding-a-strawberry-over-box-on-scales-2021-09-24-03-42-50-utc-1-455x303.jpg 455w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-person-holding-a-strawberry-over-box-on-scales-2021-09-24-03-42-50-utc-1-267x178.jpg 267w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-person-holding-a-strawberry-over-box-on-scales-2021-09-24-03-42-50-utc-1-765x510.jpg 765w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-person-holding-a-strawberry-over-box-on-scales-2021-09-24-03-42-50-utc-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-person-holding-a-strawberry-over-box-on-scales-2021-09-24-03-42-50-utc-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A commercial kitchen scale has a huge usage area in commercial kitchens, bakeries, markets, and groceries. These useful gadgets have certain benefits for the kitchen, the chefs, and the customers apart from the legal regulations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Measure_Portion_Sizes_Accurately\"><\/span>1. Measure Portion Sizes Accurately &nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A commercial kitchen scale provides nearly perfect and consistent food every time made using the same amount of ingredients. In addition to consistency, they are the best way to control portion sizes in terms of the correct and healthy servings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Calculating_Serving_Sizes_And_Counting_Calories\"><\/span>2. Calculating Serving Sizes And Counting Calories&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can count the calories of the food, including packed food, with the help of a commercial kitchen scale for the requested customers or for putting it on your menu.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Facilitate_the_Work_in_the_Kitchen\"><\/span>3. Facilitate the Work in the Kitchen&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They facilitate the chef&#8217;s and staff&#8217;s work, especially when making intricate recipes requiring exact measurements, such as flour, salt, or spices. They provide more precise results than measuring cups, and in addition to the cooking process, kitchen scales can be used in serving even portions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Easy_Usage\"><\/span>4. Easy Usage&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the different features the different types have, they are all so simple to use. The staff can easily operate them by simply pressing a button, placing the products on the scale, and pressing the tare button to weigh products consecutively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mechanical-weight-scale-2021-08-26-22-28-10-utc-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Commercial Mechanical Kitchen Scale - Weigh Precisely with Commercial Kitchen Scales\u00c2\u00a0- Chef's Deal\" class=\"wp-image-4084\" style=\"width:250px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mechanical-weight-scale-2021-08-26-22-28-10-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mechanical-weight-scale-2021-08-26-22-28-10-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mechanical-weight-scale-2021-08-26-22-28-10-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mechanical-weight-scale-2021-08-26-22-28-10-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mechanical-weight-scale-2021-08-26-22-28-10-utc-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mechanical-weight-scale-2021-08-26-22-28-10-utc-455x303.jpg 455w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mechanical-weight-scale-2021-08-26-22-28-10-utc-267x178.jpg 267w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mechanical-weight-scale-2021-08-26-22-28-10-utc-765x510.jpg 765w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mechanical-weight-scale-2021-08-26-22-28-10-utc-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mechanical-weight-scale-2021-08-26-22-28-10-utc-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Portable_and_Easy_to_Clean\"><\/span>5. Portable and Easy to Clean&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to their small size and portability, you can place these industrial food scales anywhere. They will fit into the cabinets and drawers, where you can put them in the nearest one to be at your hand when needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These industrial kitchen scales are easy to clean and maintain as well. You can wipe the digital ones&#8217; glass surfaces and wash the removable bowls of the large capacity scales, and most of the mechanical scales are waterproof, so you can put them in the dishwasher without worrying.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Choose_the_Best_Commercial_Kitchen_Scale\"><\/span>How To Choose the Best Commercial Kitchen Scale&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial food weighing scales have a huge usage area from markets to warehouses. They come in various types and shapes, so you should choose the most suitable one for your business.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scale Capacity:<\/strong> You should choose a commercial kitchen scale considering the volume of your operation, how often, and for what you will use. A large-capacity scale works best for weighing bulk amounts of product, while a low-capacity scale is ideal for small portions and measuring spices.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digital or Mechanical:<\/strong> Digital kitchen scales require batteries to work, but they provide more precise measurements. Their downfall is they cannot be placed in the dishwasher.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanical Kitchen Scales Inner Springs:<\/strong> Most of them are dishwasher safe, but their springs are prone to break down in time, and they do not provide precise measurements as digital ones do.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Readability<\/strong>: It&#8217;s an essential aspect that will affect the usage of the scale. A clear display ensures accuracy. Digital kitchen scales tend to be more reliable than mechanical ones at this point since they measure to the milligram.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your Expectations\/Needs:<\/strong> Your expectations from the product or equipment determine which one you need. Where you want to use the scale will tell which will work the best since there are different types with various specifications and capacities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/c\/commercial-scales\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/restaurant-equipment\/food-prep-equipment\/scales.html\"><strong>Commercial kitchen scales<\/strong> <\/a>provide convenience in many business types and various processes. There are different types with different features that ensure accuracy and practicality from cooking to receiving delivery. After deciding what you will use it for and which capacity you need, you will find the best commercial kitchen scale that will assist you effectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commercial kitchen scales are ideal for measuring any ingredient and products in a commercial kitchen for consistent meals and equal portions. You can weigh meat in a deli, cheese in a supermarket, dough in a pizzeria, or measure herbs or any ingredient for cooking dishes in a commercial restaurant and control portions using a commercial scale while reducing food waste simultaneously.&nbsp; Types of Commercial Kitchen Scales&nbsp; A food scale is a money saver and waste inhibitor that is an efficient tool for every type of operation. There are various types of commercial kitchen scales, both mechanical and digital, to fit different kitchens. They provide much efficiency for every operation, from a deli, grocery, and bakery to a restaurant or coffee shop.&nbsp; 1. Digital Portion Control Scales&nbsp; Digital portion control scales prevent food waste and provide consistent and high-quality dishes. By managing portion sizes, you can save much money in the long run by simply reducing the wasted goods. These commercial kitchen scales are one of the scales that will give the most accurate weight, which is essential for some dishes requiring a precise amount of ingredients, and bakers mostly prefer them.&nbsp;&nbsp; Commercial digital scales are designed with easy-to-read digital displays [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4123,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[79],"tags":[80,43],"class_list":["post-4080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commercial-food-prep-supplies","tag-commercial-food-prep-supply","tag-commercial-kitchen-equipment","post_format-post-format-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4080"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8436,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4080\/revisions\/8436"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4123"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefsdeal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}