Rethermalizers

Rethermalizers: The Right Equipment Used to Reheat Food

Customer satisfaction can only be enhanced through fresh, tasty foods and speedy service. However, it is pretty challenging to estimate the amount of food you will need during the day; hence, you will not be able to pre-cook all the food in exact quantities. Therefore, you will need to store some foods by preparing them in advance and reheating them when required. Thus, food preservation is always a concern for any food-serving establishment.

The most efficient solution to this question is the Rethermalizers. Commercial rethermalizers are specially designed pieces of commercial kitchen equipment that provide a safe and quick method of heating chilled and frozen foods to serving temperatures.

Food preservation is a temperature-sensitive process, as bacteria can proliferate between 40°F and 140°F, which the USDA defines as the "Danger Zone." Therefore, meat, vegetables, and pre-cooked foods must be refrigerated at 40 °F or above or cooked/displayed at 140 °F or above to prevent bacterial growth. Rethermalization quickly raises the temperature of the food to ensure the food is out of the danger zone.

Features and Benefits of Rethermalizers

Rethermalizers are engineered to offer versatility and practicality for food heating, bringing remarkable advantages to your business.

• They are available as countertop and floor models. Countertop rethermalizers can easily fit in compact spaces, while floor models are suitable for large-volume applications.
• Rethermalizers offer versatility, as they are perfect for thawing frozen food products, accelerating the process to just 90 minutes.
• The water bath rethermalizers can help you prepare different foods simultaneously, as the foods can be placed in sealed packages.
• The food waste will be reduced as the exposure of the frozen products to the danger zone temperature levels is significantly eliminated.
• Rethermalization will shorten food preparation time and, consequently, increase service efficiency.

Types of Rethermalizers

Commercial rethermalizers are available in three main models, each featuring distinct designs and configurations.

1. Induction Rethermalizers

Induction rethermalizers utilize innovative induction technology to heat and maintain the food's temperature. These can be used for soups, also called commercial soup thermalizers. Additionally, these units can be served with sauces and melted cheese by rapidly heating them and maintaining their warmth.

2. Water Bath Rethermalizers

Water bath rethermalizers, such as the Pitco CRTE, have built-in wells. The only thing to do is set the temperature and run the unit. When the temperature reaches the set level, place the vacuum-sealed product in the water bath rethermalizer, and it will raise the food temperature to the set level and maintain it at that level for as long as needed. They can also be used as a Bain-Marie with an immersion circulator.

3. Combi Rethermalization Ovens

Rethermalization ovens enable the operators to reheat large volumes of pre-cooked foods without drying or overcooking them. The units in our inventory also offer moisture controls to sustain the texture of foods even after heating.

Chef's Deal offers an extensive inventory of commercial kitchen equipment, including Electrolux, Pitco, and FWE rethermalization ovens. You may also wish to see our other food holding and warming equipment to provide your customers with safer and faster service.