What Kind of Features Should an Efficient Deli Display Case Have?

Over a quarter of adults are saying they want to eat less meat in recent years. Despite this, the deli display case continues to be a popular location for shoppers as they pick up meats, cheese, and other goods. If you are thinking of installing a new one in your shop, what should you be considering?

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Below we list some of the most important features you should consider for a refrigerated display case. Make sure any deli fridge you buy includes these to give yourself the best chance of keeping your goods safe, fresh, and high-quality.

Temperature Controls

While keeping your goods cooled is important, if you have a varied range of goods you will want to keep them at different temperatures. Frozen fish, for example, should not sit at the same temperature as your deli meats or cheeses.

Ensure you have partitions between each section and that you can select a different cooling range for each area. This means you can give more assurances related to the freshness of your goods.

Energy Efficient Design

As you keep the deli fridge cool, you will be spending money on the electricity needed to run the fridge unit. Make sure the device you pick up makes efficient use of this energy so you do not end up wasting money.

Good Lighting

Countertop display cases are not always in the best-lit areas. If you find yourself installing one at the back of a store, or in an area without good lighting, you want to make sure it has in-built lights.

These should give an ambient glow to anything you intend to display and prevent things from appearing too shiny. They should also not heat the goods because of their light.

Glass Doors

Display fridges exist so both you and the customers can see what is inside. They have the option of browsing your goods and selecting specific products, while you can see what they choose and take it out for them. Thus, do not even consider any deli display case that does not have a glass door.

Designed to be Simple to Clean

You must ensure your staff cleans your deli counter and fridges each night after refrigerating the goods in them. This can be one of the longest tasks in the evening, so you should make sure it is easy to do.

Look for a deli counter that does not have difficult-to-clean nooks and that your staff can wipe down easily. They will thank you.

The Perfect Deli Display Case

The above tips should help you pick out the best deli display case for your needs. Still, if you need a little help and are in the Hoddesdon area, we can help you out.

Chilled food storage is essential to prevent food spoilage in Malaysia's hot and humid tropical climate. Keep your food fresh and cool with a commercial refrigerator!

 

A commercial refrigerator is a must-have for any food establishment. It reduces storage costs, maintains high food safety standards, and complies with legal regulations. It is durable and withstands heavy-duty commercial usage. Choose a reliable commercial display refrigerator supplier in Malaysia for all your chiller system needs.

 

Commercial refrigerators and chillers are available in many designs and functions. How do you choose the right one? Here are the top 5 commercial refrigerator models to consider!

 

1. Commercial Upright Refrigerator

  
 

A commercial upright refrigerator is the most common and popular commercial refrigerator model. It has a large internal capacity and easily fits into narrow spaces. Our refrigerators are durable, reach-in models that ensure fast and easy item retrieval - perfect for fast-paced kitchen work.

 

Use our versatile commercial upright refrigerators to store perishable and processed food and drinks safely. Our refrigerators are available in 2, 4, and 6-door variants to suit your kitchen scale and accessibility needs.

 

We use piping and blower systems in our commercial upright refrigerators. 

 

• Piping System: This system uses refrigerant to cool the entire refrigerator. The refrigerant passes through a network of pipes that cover the refrigerator walls and ceiling to chill your food to the perfect temperature. 
• Blower System: This system uses fans to blow and circulate cold air around the refrigerator, evenly cooling the entire refrigerator. 

 

Upright Refrigerator: 2, 4, and 6 doors with chiller and freezer features.

 

2. Chiller Fridge

Air-cooled chiller fridges preserve food at low temperatures and remove excess heat via piping or blower systems. A chiller fridge is a versatile appliance for all types of businesses. We offer upright and counter-design chiller fridges for your kitchen and store. 

 

Showcase chillers are ideal for neatly organising your stock if you mainly sell drinks and food. A showcase chiller displays packaged food and bottled drinks in the shop space. Customers can view products through the glass panel doors and easily open them to choose a product. It saves energy and preserves a cool interior chiller temperature to retain product freshness. 

 

An upright chiller fridge is more suitable for storing food in your kitchen or warehouse. This durable and heavy-duty model can withstand daily use. Its robust stainless steel doors are easy to clean with a damp cloth and detergent.

 

A counter chiller provides storage space and doubles up as a preparation space. Use counter chillers as a work surface in the kitchen to cut, pack, and prepare dishes or drinks. The stainless steel work surface will not tarnish or rust in wet conditions.

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Some open-top counter chillers have special designs for displaying raw ingredients used in steamboats, seafood, celok, sushi, and salads.

 

Showcase Chiller: 

• 1, 2, and 3 doors. 
• 4-sided glass display chillers.
• Steamboat/seafood/celok tabletop display chillers.
• Single-tier sushi/salad display chillers.

 

Upright Chiller: 2 and 4 doors.

Counter Chiller: 2 doors, 4 drawers, and sliding doors.

 

3. Chiller Freezer

A chiller freezer combines the capabilities of a chiller and freezer into one compact electrical appliance for storing chilled and frozen food. A chiller freezer is a cost-effective solution for a kitchen or food business with limited floor space for separate chiller and freezer units. 

 

The Ministry of Health, Malaysia, recommendsthe following storage temperatures for chilled and frozen food:

• Chilled food e.g. soup mix and butter: below 4 degrees Celsius. 
• Frozen food e.g. raw meat and fish: below freezing temperature at 0 to -12 degrees Celsius.

 

Our chiller freezers use piping or blower systems to keep the food at the recommended optimal temperature. They are available in different sizes and volume capacities to suit various storage needs.

 

Upright Freezers: 2, 4, and 6 doors.

Counter Freezers: Double or sliding doors.

Chest Freezers: Single or double-lidded with 250, 450, 600, or 750 L capacity.

 

4. Cake Display Chiller

Proudly display your high-quality food with display chillers. A cake display chiller shows off your cakes, pastries, and savoury hors d'oeuvres in an aesthetically pleasing and appetising arrangement. 

 

Our cake display chiller keeps your prepared food fresh and maintains its enticing outer appearance. Attract customers to your business and encourage them to try your delectable dishes!

 

Cake Display Chillers: 1, 2, and 3-tier variations with curved or rectangular designs. Heated air blow system for front, top, left and right glass.

 

5. Wine Chiller

Sunlight, humidity, and high temperature affect wine's taste, aroma, and appearance. Fine dining establishments must keep alcoholic beverages chilled to retain their rich flavours. 

 

A wine chiller stores wine at a cool temperature, preventing the beverage from ageing poorly. The temperature must not be too low either, to avoid freezing the wine. Wine chillers usually store red wine at ideal temperatures of 11 to 18 degrees Celsius.

 

Our showcase red wine chillers have multiple tiers to store small and more extensive wine collections. The transparent glass panel doors allow customers to appreciate your elegant wine display. Wine chillers are versatile and fuss-free - you can store other food in it, like cheese and chocolate.  

 

Showcase Red Wine Chillers: 95 and 158 L capacity.

 

2 Final Points to Consider When Choosing Your Commercial Refrigerator

 

1. Energy Efficiency

 

High energy efficiency benefits your business's carbon footprint and operational costs. To maximise energy efficiency, ensure the chiller system fits your business's scale.

 

Cramming many items into a compact chiller system may appear cost-effective, but it risks overloading the cooling mechanism and wasting electricity. Cooling becomes less efficient, and your food tends to spoil faster. You should invest in large, heavy-duty commercial refrigerators if you run a busy restaurant or commercial kitchen. Our 4-door commercial refrigerator is perfect for medium and large businesses. 

 

You can choose a smaller counter chiller or 2-door refrigerator for a cosy cafe or home-based food business with lower operating costs. 

 

2. Industry Regulations

 

Ensure your commercial refrigerator specifications adhere to industry safety regulations. The Malaysian Energy Commission mandates that all electrical appliances used in Malaysia must be affixed with SIRIM-ST and MEPS safety labels. If you need clarification, check with your supplier or retailer.

 

Conclusion

 

This article discusses 5 types of commercial refrigerators for your business. It also provides a few pointers for selecting a commercial refrigerator that suits your needs. 

Contact us to discuss your requirements of Meat Display Chiller. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.