With the hint of cool breeze, and winter knocking on the doors, Christmas and New Year celebrations are already making us excited. And this is just the perfect time for the Indian F&B industry to provide the best dining experiences to their customers. With increasing rush, even the best of restaurants can have a moment where they aren’t able to cater to the guests. And this is where food tech can come to their rescue and offer innovative solutions. Here are some ways in which food tech innovations are revolutionising commercial kitchens, and you should immediately look for adopting the new technology in the coming year.
Fastest Cooking
For yet another year, On2Cook continues to remain the leading food tech innovation revolutionizing commercial kitchens. From restaurants to fast food chains, QSRs, and cloud kitchens to the biggest HoReCa entities, it is the go-to solution for all. No wonder, more than 500 units have already been by more than 35 brands, including the likes of Grabs Kitchen, Carasid Café Goa, Hocco Eatery, Salad Time and Venky Residency. With this AI-integrated combination cooking technology, one can grill, bake and saute using both induction and microwave. It saves more than 50% energy, and cooks everything in 70% less time. Perfect for a quick turnaround time, biryani or chicken can be cooked in 7 minutes instead of 45, while a parantha can be ready 2 minutes. As the time to table decreases, restaurants can cater to a larger clientele at one time. Moreover, the compact device saves space on the table, and with automated SOP-based cooking, one person can do much more while ensuring that taste is always on time.
Smart Drainage System
The drainage system must be the most crucial component of any kitchen because commercial kitchens handle a lot of cooking and dishwashing. Slot Drain is a grateless design, however, conventional drainage systems may become clogged. Because of its sloping design, it keeps standing water at bay and eventually inhibits the growth of bacteria that cause smell in the majority of commercial kitchens. The secret to greater hygiene in any kitchen is better sanitation. It is composed of food-grade stainless steel. It not only resists bacteria but also regulates temperature, corrosion, and odour. It can tolerate high flow rates, which occur every other day in commercial kitchens, particularly towards the end of the year. Additionally, it has automated cleaning features like Flush-Flo and clean-in-place.
Blockchain Technology
Consumers are growing increasingly aware of what they eat in this day and age. Knowing that the food they are consuming is vegan or organic is insufficient. They are looking for food that has been certified. Building such trust with foodies is made possible by blockchain technology, which can track a product back to its source. Commercial kitchen owners can employ modern technologies like as blockchain and traceability enablers, in addition to many other tactics, to assist businesses uphold their good reputations by closely monitoring the quality and origins of their goods. Wipro offers blockchain services to the food and beverage sector.
Eco-friendly Packaging
If technology cannot improve the environment, what good is it? Plastic is frequently used in commercial kitchens to package food for delivery as well as for cutlery. Recent advancements in the battle against climate change, however, have caused a shift in consumer attitudes, and they are now looking to manufacturers to make some green changes. On occasion, companies have turned to using packaging that is both edible and biodegradable. The edible packaging uses food-grade polymers that are safe to consume, such as seaweed. Biodegradable packaging is made of polymer-based plastic that decomposes with the help of living organisms. One such company is Ecoware, which uses agricultural waste to create over 25 food packaging and service items that break down in 90 days.
Automated Meat Cutting Devices
The continuous advancements in computerised food processing technology have made automation and autonomous equipment indispensable in the food production and processing industry. While demand and costs are still rising, automation is helping to enhance productivity and shorten manufacturing times. One automated piece of equipment that is growing in popularity because it expedites the process is the robotic butchery machine. The existence of these automated devices also makes the workplace safer by lowering the possibility that workers may handle potentially dangerous tools and equipment. These items, which are currently being developed by Scott Technology, will be excellent for Indian commercial kitchens, particularly those that specialise in non-vegetarian cuisine.
