Blast Chillers and Blast Freezers
A commercial blast chiller is an incredibly powerful machine used to cool or snap freeze food quickly and safely. This snap freezing process involves rapidly reducing the temperature of cooked food to preserve its shelf life, flavours, texture and nutritional value. A blast chiller must cool cooked food from 70°C to 3°C in less than 90 minutes, while a blast freezer will cool it from 70°C to -18°C in less than 240 minutes.
A blast chiller or snap freezer is often mandatory within professional kitchens, ensuring food hygiene guidelines are adhered to. This rapid cooling technique minimises the growth of bacteria by limiting the amount of time food spends in the 'danger zone' - between 8°C and 63°C. This range of high performance commercial blast chillers features top international brands such as Polar, Williams and Friginox. This Blast Chiller Buying Guide contains expert advice on finding the best model for your kitchen.