News | July 13, 2007

NEW Foster Blast Chiller - Compatible With Rational 201 Trolley

Norwich, NR - Foster Refrigerator, Europe's market leading commercial refrigeration manufacturer, has launched a specially designed Blast Chiller that accepts the 201 Trolley from the Rational Self Cooking Centre. This new model is part of Foster Refrigerator's revolutionary range of Blast Chillers that features breakthrough technology.

With a simple ‘press and start' operation, the RBC 20 - 60 Blast Chiller is easy to use, even for first time operators. The Foster Surf Navigation System allows caterers to simply turn the dial to select the desired programme and press to start. There is a simple to use programme for every type of product, from delicate patisserie items to large joints and stews.

The RBC 20 - 60 is capable of blast chilling from +70°c to +3°c in 90 minutes, with entry temperature up to 90°c, exceeding UK and European food safety requirements. The product also features a hard wearing, long life silicon gasket to accommodate high in-going trolley temperatures.

The innovative range of Foster Blast Chillers incorporates Automatic Surface Protection which prevents frost burn and wind chill damage by incorporating Fosters Circulair air circulation system. This means cold air flows over rather than directly at the food surface, preventing an ice skin forming on the product. This maintains its visual appeal and taste, thereby complementing the cooking process. The RBC 20 - 60 features an ‘Intelligent' food probe as standard which automatically detects whether the probe or timed chill is being used and sets the programme accordingly.

Using a roll-in blast chiller in conjunction with a combi oven can maximise kitchen efficiency through advanced food preparation. With the choice of unique integral and remote models, Foster Refrigerator's range of easy to use roll in Blast Chillers improves both usability and food safety for combi oven users.

Excellent for use where space and resource is at a premium, food on the combi trolley can simply be wheeled from the preparation area directly from the combi oven straight to the Blast Chiller – meaning there is no need to transfer or de-tray.

John Savage, Foster's Foodservice Director says: "Foster Refrigerator Blast Chillers are the easy way for caterers to cool food quickly and safely – they exceed the Department of Health requirements and can safely Blast Chill from a starting temperature of +90°c. The RBC 20 - 60 is a well-built, quality product, and with features such as robust door hinges and heavy duty positive latch handles allowing strong seals to be formed, the RBC 20 - 60 really is an impressive piece of kit."

Charles Strange, Managing Director of Rumblebusters in Peterborough has been trialling the RBC 20 – 60 for the past four months. He said, "The RBC 20 -60 is absolutely fantastic. The Rational trolley fits into the Blast Chiller perfectly and makes cooking en mass so convenient. We chose Foster because of their reputation and I was delighted to hear that they were making a Blast Chiller compatible with the Rational oven. Rumblebusters prepares hot school meals so it is imperative that the food is chilled as quickly as possible to alleviate any worry of contamination."

SOURCE: Foster Refrigerator