Across industrialized nations thousands of gallons of waste oil are generated from food service establishments every day. Towards the end of its life, oil begins to lose its purity of taste and can negatively affect the quality of foods fried in it. Foods begin to taste more like what they are fried in instead of what they truly are. As a result, oil has to be frequently discarded to maintain quality standards.
FiltaFry has a better way. Using a comprehensive oil filtration and fryer management service like FiltaFry is your first line of defense against waste, inefficiency and bad taste. However, there are things you can do on your own to help save money and maximize the life of your cooking oil. Here are a few simple guidelines you can implement in the use of your fryers that will reduce waste preserve the integrity of your oil.
Food Handling
The foods you fry have a direct effect on the chemical constitution of your oil, as do extraneous elements added into the oil. Moisture left on foods rapidly deteriorates oil and reduces its usability. It is critical that foods be thoroughly thawed and dried before frying.
When preparing foods, cut portions into uniform sizes to reduce burning. Never season foods over the fryer. Salts and seasoning powders will burn in the oil and create more carbon contamination. If your establishment uses multiple sized fryers, use the smallest necessary for the food being prepared. You can further minimize oil loss by fully straining foods after frying.
Fryer Optimization
Learning to properly use your fryers will also reduce waste. It is vital to make sure that fryers are never overfilled. Be careful not to overheat your oil. Check your temperatures often and only heat oil to the appropriate for the food item being prepared. While the fryer is in use, frequently strain out small pieces that break free. When fragments are left to burn it creates carbon, one of the major factors in accelerated oil decomposition.
When fryers are not in use, keep the heat turned low. When operational, frequently check the temperature of the oil and prevent dangerous and wasteful overheating. Ask your FiltaFry technician to help you identify the settings and operational parameters that are best suited to your kitchen.
Equipment Care
The maintenance of your equipment will also affect its overall efficiency. While no one can get you fryer working better than FiltaFry, there are things you can do between visits to keep you fryers running smoothly. Always pack shortening tightly into the lower section of the fryer, being mindful to not leave pockets of air around the heating coils. Finish packing before applying heat, and use only low heat to melt the shortening.
Strive to keep your fryers clean. Skim the oil at least once every shift and clean the fryers at least once a day. Your FiltaFry technician will gladly offer suggestions to your staff on how to keep your equipment running at peak performance and will inspect your equipment each week.
Of course the most important thing you can do to maximize your oil taste, quality and longevity is to have FiltaFry micro-filter your oil at least once each week. FiltaFry’s advanced filtration system can help eliminate one half of your business’s oil costs and save you money while simultaneously improving the overall quality of your food. FiltaFry offers your business savings you can taste.