Food preparation surfaces with regard to hygiene safety requirements in catering business with Teknomek

Over recent years, there have been vast improvements in hygiene requirements within the catering business; however this is no cause of complacency. One often ignored area in the catering industry is that of preparing food surfaces. Although washed and disinfected, wear and tear inevitably leaves many areas worn and damaged and therefore vulnerable to microbial harbouring.

There are two main kinds of food poisoning, contagious agents and toxic agents. The vast majority of reported cases stem from infectious agents that take the form of harmful bacteria or microbes which become attached to food and subsequently infect the body. The vast majority of these instances can be tracked to poor cleanliness standards.

Stainless steel is among the most common material used in food preparation environments. For that chemically minded, stainless steel is an iron based metal which contains a minimum of Ten.5 percent chromium and a maximum of 1.Two percent carbon. The actual chromium content provides a protecting layer of chromium oxide on the surface, also known as the passive film or coating. However, to be ideal for use in food preparation areas, a minimum chromium content of 18 percent is actually recommended.

All grades of stainless steel may stain and discolour because of surface deposits and may never be accepted as completely maintenance free. To achieve maximum corrosion resistance the surface of the stainless steel must be kept clean. Provided the actual cleaning schedules are performed on a regular basis, good performance and long support life are certain. Stainless steel equipment is easier to clean than many other materials such as polymers and aluminium, and has comparable clean qualities to cup.

Teknomek is Europe's leading manufacturer of catering stainless furniture and gear, providing high quality as well as cost-effective stainless steel solutions to industry hygiene requirements. To see Teknomek products and for more information, visit teknomek.co.united kingdom

Teknomek is the UK's top manufacturer of Stainless Equipment and Furnishings for Food, Catering, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Veterinary, utility sink along with pre-rinse and other Hygiene Aware Industries.