Complete Guide to Temperature Regulator

Definition and Operation

A temperature-control cabinet is a professional refrigerator capable of rapidly reducing the temperature of freshly cooked or fresh foods, thereby preventing the appearance of bacteria. This cooling process allows the integrity of the food to be maintained, such as its freshness, quality, texture, flavor, and aroma. This cooling process has become an excellent option for restaurant kitchens or central kitchens, providing greater agility and cost-effectiveness in service.

Rapid freezing vs. Slow freezing

Defrosters use fans to provide cold air, which allows for the quick cooling of foods at room temperature or even hot temperatures, without affecting other frozen products. Rapid freezing cools the core of the food directly, creating small ice crystals that do not damage the tissues, unlike slow freezing in traditional freezers, which forms large and destructive crystals.

1. Hygiene and SustainabilityThe traps combat the proliferation of bacteria and reduce waste and debris.
   • ExampleIn a restaurant, blast chillers allow for the quick cooling of cooked food, reducing the risk of bacterial proliferation and ensuring food safety. This is especially important for dishes such as soups and stews, which, when cooled quickly, can be safely stored for later consumption.
   • The health regulations are extremely strict. IMPORTANT In any professional kitchen, temperature regulators play a fundamental role in ensuring compliance with these standards.
   • The Coreco Temperature Regulator Complies with all HACCP and food safety standards And, at the same time, it helps to avoid the risks of dehydration and frost formation, in the lowering or freezing mode.
2. Conservation QualityThey prevent the formation of macrocrystals, preserving all the qualities and properties of the food.
   • ExampleIn a bakery, using a cooling rack to quickly cool bread and cake masses ensures that the texture and flavor remain intact. Preventing the formation of macro ice crystals in the bread fibers results in a final product that is fresher and of higher quality.
3. Time and money savingsThey allow you to plan meals and prepare them/store them in advance.
   • ExampleTemperature reducers also help reduce food waste, They allow chefs to prepare large quantities of food at one time, preserving it for longer without compromising its quality. This is very beneficial for kitchens with a high volume of production.
4. Minimization of Moisture LossRapid cooling reduces moisture loss and the shrinking of foods.
   • ExampleIn the ice cream industry, using a deflashing machine ensures that the ice cream and sorbets maintain a smooth and creamy texture by preventing the formation of large ice crystals that can affect the product quality.

Rapid or Positive Repulsion

Known as Blast Chilling, this cycle very quickly reduces the temperature in the heart of products from +90°C to +3°C in less than 90 minutes. Subsequently, it is able to maintain them at a temperature between 0°C and +5°C, depending on the set value for their preservation. Within this variety, there are two types of chilling:

• Soft ChillingIdeal for delicate foods such as fish and seafood. For example, sushi and sashimi benefit from this type of dehydration because it maintains their texture and flavor without compromising their freshness.
• Hard ChillingPerfect for fatty and dense products such as meats and thick sauces. For example, a Bolognese sauce or a piece of grilled meat remain in optimal condition when cooled quickly, preserving their flavor and consistency.

Rapid Freezing or Negative Abatement

This cycle is capable of reducing the temperature of a product to its ideal negative preservation temperature. It can start with a temperature in the heart of the product of +20ºC or +90ºC and reach -18ºC. This process prevents the formation of macrocrystals and maintains the quality of the product for final consumption.

• Example of UseProducts such as ice cream and sorbet benefit enormously from this process. Rapid freezing ensures that microcrystals form, resulting in a smooth and creamy texture without unpleasant granules.

Compact Freezers

Ideal for small restaurants and hospitality businesses with limited space. These tabletop dividers have a standard capacity of 3 to 4 60 x 40 cm GN 1/1 trays.

• Example of UseA café that offers pastry products can use a compact chiller to quickly cool freshly baked cakes and pies, ensuring they are ready for decoration and sale in no time.

Tables with drop-down backs

Recommended for restaurants with medium-to-high production volumes. Their usual capacity is 5 to 6 GN1/1 trays of 60 x 40 cm.

• Example of UseA restaurant with a varied menu can prepare main dishes and side dishes in large quantities, using the retractable table to cool and store these foods safely until the time of service.

Closets with dampers

Suitable for high-performance industrial kitchens. Their standard capacity is 8 to 16 GN 1/1 trays of 60 x 40 cm.

• Example of UseIn a large hotel kitchen, a pull-out cabinet can quickly cool large batches of food prepared for events and banquets, ensuring that everything is ready and fresh for the diners.

Bumpers for Cars

These vertical floor chillers are designed for highly productive catering businesses. Their standard capacity is 20 GN 1/1 trays (60 x 40 cm) or 2/1 trays (80 x 60 cm).

• Example of UseIn a catering kitchen for large-scale events, a car cooler allows for the quick cooling of large quantities of food arranged on trays, facilitating logistics and ensuring the quality of the products until delivery.

Special Freezer Coolers for Ice Cream Shop

These dehumidifiers reach -40 ºC and have two modes of operation: by time or by probe. Their usual capacity is 6, 12, 28 or 44 trays with dimensions of 36 x 16.5 x 12 cm.

• Example of UseAn artisanal ice cream shop can use these chillers to produce large batches of ice cream of different flavors, ensuring that each batch maintains its smooth texture and superior quality.

Benefits of Temperature Controllers Coreco

As we have explained, chillers provide rapid and uniform cooling to preserve the organoleptic qualities and nutritional values of food, prolonging their shelf life, making them a necessary tool for the restaurant professional.

1. Hygiene and Safety
   • The rapid reduction in temperature prevents the reproduction of microorganisms in food, improving food safety.
   • ExampleA hospital that prepares meals for patients can ensure that all food is kept free of dangerous bacteria by using disinfectants.
2. Rationalization of Work
   • They allow for the preparation of large quantities of product that, once slaughtered, can be consumed within 5-7 days or frozen for several months.
   • ExampleA school with a canteen can prepare and serve large quantities of food, ensuring safe and quality nutrition for students throughout the week.
3. Time Saving
   • They facilitate the advance preparation of food and the offering of a more varied menu, increasing production capacity and reducing personnel costs.
   • ExampleA restaurant with high customer turnover can prepare and serve popular dishes in large quantities, ensuring fast and efficient service during peak hours.
4. Quality
   • Rapid freezing promotes the formation of microcrystals, maintaining the product's characteristics over time.
   • ExampleA gourmet food provider can use chillers to maintain the premium quality of their products during storage and transportation.
5. Applications
   • Useful for all types of catering, especially in communal dining rooms, hospitals, hotels, restaurants and large banquets.
   • ExampleA hotel that organizes large banquets can use drop-down curtains to ensure that all the dishes served maintain their quality and freshness.
6. Other Advantages
   • They optimize inventory management, enable larger purchases at better prices, and better organize stocks, drastically reducing waste.
   • ExampleA central kitchen can use shutters to extend the shelf life of perishable products, reducing waste and improving profitability. This allows for better inventory management and offering high-quality products to customers for longer periods.

Air Circulation Systems

Coreco’s chillers are equipped with optimized air circulation systems that ensure uniform cooling of all foods. This system significantly reduces the time required to reach the desired temperatures, improving the operational efficiency of the kitchen.

Intelligent Control Interface

The graphical touchscreen interface allows users to program and adjust the cooling and freezing cycles with precision. This not only improves operational efficiency but also ensures that each type of food is cooled optimally. Intuitive icons facilitate access to the numerous functions for optimal management of each process.

Construction and High-Quality Materials

Coreco's blenders are constructed with high-quality materials that guarantee durability and resistance in demanding kitchen environments. The robust design ensures consistent and reliable performance, ideal for any professional kitchen.

Withdrawal Cycles

Rapid or Positive Repulsion

Known as Blast Chilling, this cycle very quickly reduces the temperature in the heart of products from +90°C to +3°C in less than 90 minutes. Subsequently, it is able to maintain them at a temperature between 0°C and +5°C, depending on the set value for their preservation. Within this variety, there are two types of chilling:

• Soft ChillingIdeal for delicate foods such as fish and seafood. For example, sushi and sashimi benefit from this type of dehydration because it maintains their texture and flavor without compromising their freshness.
• Hard ChillingPerfect for fatty and dense products such as meats and thick sauces. For example, a Bolognese sauce or a piece of grilled meat remain in optimal condition when cooled quickly, preserving their flavor and consistency.

Rapid Freezing or Negative Abatement

This cycle is capable of reducing the temperature of a product to its ideal negative preservation temperature. It can start with a temperature in the heart of the product of +20ºC or +90ºC and reach -18ºC. This process prevents the formation of macrocrystals and maintains the quality of the product for final consumption.

• Example of UseProducts such as ice cream and sorbet benefit enormously from this process. Rapid freezing ensures that microcrystals form, resulting in a smooth and creamy texture without unpleasant granules.

Types of Temperature Controller according to their Capacity

Compact Freezers

Ideal for small restaurants and hospitality businesses with limited space. These tabletop dividers have a standard capacity of 3 to 4 60 x 40 cm GN 1/1 trays.

• Example of UseA café that offers pastry products can use a compact chiller to quickly cool freshly baked cakes and pies, ensuring they are ready for decoration and sale in no time.

Tables with drop-down backs

Recommended for restaurants with medium-to-high production volumes. Their usual capacity is 5 to 6 GN1/1 trays of 60 x 40 cm.

• Example of UseA restaurant with a varied menu can prepare main dishes and side dishes in large quantities, using the retractable table to cool and store these foods safely until the time of service.

Closets with dampers

Suitable for high-performance industrial kitchens. Their standard capacity is 8 to 16 GN 1/1 trays of 60 x 40 cm.

• Example of UseIn a large hotel kitchen, a pull-out cabinet can quickly cool large batches of food prepared for events and banquets, ensuring that everything is ready and fresh for the diners.

Bumpers for Cars

These vertical floor chillers are designed for highly productive catering businesses. Their standard capacity is 20 GN 1/1 trays (60 x 40 cm) or 2/1 trays (80 x 60 cm).

• Example of UseIn a catering kitchen for large-scale events, a car cooler allows for the quick cooling of large quantities of food arranged on trays, facilitating logistics and ensuring the quality of the products until delivery.

Temperature regulator for ice cream shop

These dehumidifiers reach -40 ºC and have two modes of operation: by time or by probe. Their usual capacity is 6, 12, 28 or 44 trays with dimensions of 36 x 16.5 x 12 cm.

• Example of UseAn artisanal ice cream shop can use these chillers to produce large batches of ice cream of different flavors, ensuring that each batch maintains its smooth texture and superior quality.

Historical Background of Refrigeration

The history of the temperature controller cannot be attributed to a single inventor; it stems from decades of advancements in refrigeration technology. Starting in the 19th century, pioneers such as William Cullen, Thomas Moore, Oliver Evans, and Jacob Perkins laid the foundation with the first vapor compression refrigeration systems.

Contributions in the 19th Century

In 1842, the American physician John Gorrie created a functional prototype of a refrigeration system to cool patients with yellow fever. Although his invention was not commercially successful, it marked a significant milestone in the history of modern refrigeration.

Innovations in the 20th Century

The French engineer Charles Tellier built the first industrial refrigeration machine in 1858, using ammonia as the coolant, which represented an important advance in industrial cooling capacity.

During the 20th century, advancements continued in refrigeration and freezing systems, thanks to prominent figures such as Alfred Mellowes, Nathaniel B. Wales, and General Electric, who perfected key technologies that boosted the efficiency and reliability of these systems.

If you want to transform the way you prepare and preserve food in your professional kitchen, Contact us At Coreco, for more information about our shutter models and how they can help you maintain the quality of your dishes as freshly prepared.

Temperature controllers are an essential investment for any professional kitchen that seeks to improve the quality and safety of its food, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency. Coreco’s models, with their advanced technology and robust design, offer customized solutions for every type of kitchen.

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