September is Food Safety Education Month, and this is an important reminder that food safety doesn't stop once cooking is complete. Proper cooling and temperature management in foodservice is essential for reducing food safety risks and protecting food quality.
For commercial kitchens cooling soups, sauces, chili, and other hot foods, having the right process, and the right tools, can make all the difference.
Why Safe Cooling Matters
Foods that stay too long within the temperature danger zone can create conditions where bacteria grows rapidly.Why Hot Food Shouldn't Go Straight Into Refrigeration
Placing a large pot or deep container of hot food directly into a refrigerator doesn't mean it will cool quickly.
Dense foods can hold heat for extended periods, while large amounts of hot food can also raise the temperature inside the refrigerator.
Instead, kitchens can help speed up the cooling process by:
- Dividing food into smaller portions
- Using shallow containers
- Stirring food as it cools
- Monitoring temperatures with a food thermometer
- Using a cooling paddle to cool food from the inside out
Cool Faster with San Jamar Rapi-Kool™
San Jamar Rapi-Kool™ Cold Paddles from CFS Brands provide a simple solution for rapidly cooling soups, sauces, chili, and other semi-solid foods.
Simply fill, freeze, and stir.
The frozen paddle is placed directly into hot food, helping cool the product from the inside while allowing staff to stir at the same time. For larger batches, multiple paddles can be used to help achieve more effective cooling.
How Does Rapi-Cool™ Work?
1. Fill & Freeze
Fill the Rapi-Kool with tap water to the designated fill line and freeze until solid. Rapi-Kool Plus can also be filled with ice and cold water for immediate use.
2. Insert & Stir
Place the frozen paddle into hot food and stir to help release heat throughout the product.
3. Monitor Temperature
Continue stirring periodically and monitor the food with a food thermometer throughout the cooling process.
4. Clean & Reuse
After each use, wash and sanitize the paddle, then refill and freeze so it's ready for the next batch.
Two Sizes for Different Cooling Needs
Rapi-Kool Plus 64 oz. - Blue
SKU: RCU64V2
Ideal for smaller batches and containers, the 64 oz. Rapi-Kool Plus provides a convenient way to incorporate rapid cooling into everyday kitchen operations
Rapi-Kool Plus 128 oz. - Blue
SKU: RCU128V2
For larger batches and higher-volume cooling applications, the 128 oz. Rapi-Kool Plus offers greater capacity to help cool hot foods efficiently.
Make Safe Cooling Easier
Food Safety Education Month is the perfect opportunity to review how your kitchen handles cooling and temperature management.
With proper cooling procedures and San Jamar Rapi-Kool Cold Paddles, foodservice teams can make rapid cooling simpler, more efficient, and easier to incorporate into everyday operations.
If you want to cool food safely, quickly and easily, Contact your Sam Tell representative to explore San Jamar Rapi-Kool™ Cold Paddles today!
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