Do you ever wonder about the logic behind why every bakery has a display case right by the front door or at the billing counter? This is because clients would inevitably pause at the door and at the counter, and this brilliant business move will boost sales significantly. Anything tasty and professionally decorated is enough to grab customers' attention, and this strategy also works like magic, especially with young clients.
Not only does the placement of the case matter, but so do its lights and colors in enhancing the appearance of your bakery case and adding to the overall aesthetic of the restaurant. However, you must know how to choose the proper color of light to showcase your food so that the light enhances its visual appeal. You should also understand how to keep the ideal temperature for optimal operation.
In this blog, we highlight a few varieties of bakery cases and the importance of temperature management for your products.
Types of display cases used in a bakery-
Bakery cases-
Bakery cases are full-service, refrigerated, and non-refrigerated cases that help you to keep your food items fresh and prevent contamination. According to your business, there are regular and curved glass display cases available in the market. Each display case has different advantages and uses to provide high efficiency and performance.
Countertop case-
You need to know if your restaurant has self-service or waitstaff service in place before choosing a display case. Additionally, you need to be aware of the exact square footage of storage space required.
Depending on the small business's needs, you can choose a non-refrigerated countertop case. These small cases can easily be placed on the counter and often have two or three levels. These are suitable for pre-packed food items and other baked goods.
On the other hand, you can also find counter-high deli cases that allow you to display your food items in the best possible way and fulfill your purpose of serving fresh and hygienic food.
Deli cases-
A deli case is a refrigerated bakery case that can be a great way to keep meat, cheese, and baked goods fresh at 4 degrees celsius and prevent spoilage. You can install deli cases in cafeterias, coffee shops, convenience stores, grocery stores, and airports.
Importance of temperature control in bakery cases.
There are two major types of bakery cases available, one is refrigerated, and the other is non-refrigerated.
You must know what food items you need to store and if you want to keep them cool, warm, or at room temperature.
For example, if you need to store bread, cookies, pastries, bagels, and donuts, then you must go for the non-refrigerated case. If you keep these food items in a refrigerated case, they might stale quickly because starch molecules recrystallize rapidly at a cool temperature.
Aside from that, if you prepare baked goods such as cheesecake, fruit pies, mousses, and cream cakes, the temperature range in your refrigerated bakery case must be between 0.5 and 5 degrees Celsius. When set up correctly, refrigerated cases provide freshness and safety for your baked goods.
If your baked goods are kept in a warm, moist environment, harmful bacteria can grow and spoil the bakery products. However, when the temperature in your bakery case is properly managed, your food will stay fresh for longer, so you can showcase products with confidence, knowing that they are safe for selling to customers.
Wrapping up!
A well-maintained bakery case allows you to showcase your best products and encourage customers to take a second look. However, choosing the right bakery case can be tricky, so, if you have any concerns, please contact Marc Refrigeration to speak with one of their skilled experts to learn about their high-performance and efficient display cases.
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