We have all been in a grocery, bakery store, or coffee shop and been tempted by baked treats in a display case. It comes as no surprise that almost everyone loves baked goods. From fresh bread to croissants and pastries, there is always something for everyone.
The smell of fresh-baked goods in the air, the early mornings, the handcrafted dough - there is something fulfilling and universally appealing about having your own bakery. However, running a successful bakery requires a lot more than a passion for baking. If you want your customers to try your baked goods, you need to invest in the right pieces of equipment for not only baking and cooking but also to capture the attention of your customers. And this is where bakery cases come into the picture.
Bakery stores use bakery display cases to merchandise their products and showcase them for sale. These glass displays are utilized to create tantalizing presentations for customers to make impulse buys while they are waiting in line to check out. When it comes to bakery display cases, there are different options to choose from such as small countertop cases, refrigerated floor cabinets, and more.
However, there are two main categories of display cases - dry cases and refrigeration cases. If you are new to bakery cases and don’t know the difference between the two, we are here to help.
Dry or non-refrigerated cases
Dry or non-refrigerated bakery cases are designed for bakery goods that don’t need constant refrigeration to remain fresh. You can display items such as croissants, muffins, bagels, cookies, and donuts in dry cases. Such items stay fresh and delicious without constant refrigeration. In fact, some cupcakes, cakes, and pies can also be stored and displayed in these bakery cases. However, make sure you consider the type of filling, ingredients, and frosting added to your products before storing them in non-refrigerated cases. Remember, these bakery display cases are designed for fast-moving baked goods. This means if you are baking and serving multiple times a day, they are an ideal option.
Refrigerated cases
On the other hand, refrigerated cases are designed for bakery goods that need constant refrigeration. They are ideal for items that are more perishable such as whipped cream desserts, buttercream cakes, meringues, fruit pies, cheesecakes, and mousse cake. If you have items that need to be served chilled, you will benefit from such bakery cases.
While it usually depends on the type of bakery you are running or the items you serve, investing in both bakery cases is not a bad idea as long as you have the budget for it.
We hope now you know the difference between dry and refrigerated bakery cases and can make an informed decision.
