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Chillers vs. Freezers: Do You Need Both for Your Business?
When it comes to running an F&B business, proper cold storage is not just a convenience. It’s a necessity. But here’s the big question many business owners face: Do you really need both a chiller and a freezer, or can you make do with just one?
Let’s break it down.
So, what’s the difference between the two?
- Chiller
A chiller keeps your food at a temperature range of between 0° Celsius to 10° Celsius. It’s perfect for items that need to stay cold but not frozen. Items such as milk, fresh vegetables, marinated meats, desserts, and various beverages.
- Freezer
A freezer operates at sub-zero temperatures, usually around -18° Celsius or lower. This is where you store long-term items such as frozen meats, seafood, ice cream, and anything else as a backup to the items in your chiller.
But why do some businesses need both?
If your business handles both fresh and frozen inventory, using just one unit could lead to temperature inconsistencies and, furthermore, food safety issues. For example:
- A cafe might use a chiller for daily ingredients, such as milk and pastries, while the freezer holds the backup supplies or frozen treats, such as ice creams.
- A seafood restaurant would definitely require a freezer for frozen fish, but a chiller for fresh vegetables and garnishes.
By having both, you’re not only optimizing food safety, but also streamlining your kitchen flow, which reduces wastage.
You might be asking, “Could I Get Away with Just Using One?”
If you’re running a small-scale business. Say, a sandwich stall or beverage kiosk, you might be able to manage with just a chiller. It really depends on;
- Your menu
- How often you need to restock
- Your available kitchen space
However, keep in mind: overloading your chiller with frozen items can, potentially, damage the compressor, and storing perishables in a freezer can definitely ruin their texture and taste.
Ready to Make the Right Choice?
Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling up, the right chiller and freezer setup can change how your kitchen operates, this helps save time, reduces waste, and keeps your ingredients at their best.
At Frezmac, we don’t just sell cold storage equipment. We partner with F&B businesses to build reliable, high-performance kitchens that are built to last. Our chillers and freezers are trusted by brands across Malaysia for their durability, energy efficiency, and smart design.
Talk to our team today and let’s build a cold storage system that works as hard as you do, and keep your business all under control.
Frezmac is a brand of commercial refrigerators operating under the umbrella of Kitchen Arena. For more tips on how to keep your Frezmac for years to come, feel free to contact us at Kitchen Arena via email [email protected] or call us at 03-8657 7777.