Even if you store food properly in a temperature controlled environment there’s a risk it can be contaminated at any stage. Whether you are producing and processing food or using base ingredients for a recipe, there are certain dangers you have to avoid. Here we list some of the most common causes of food… Read more »
If you work in or are exposed to extremely cold environments you run the risk of a condition known as cold stress. Not only can this be induced by cold outdoor weather, you could be exposed to cold stress if you work in chilled environments for prolonged periods of time, without the right level of… Read more »
Congratulations if your fridge is well-stocked with healthy food options, you must care about your bodily intake, value the importance of health and well-being, and be mindful of what you buy when you visit the supermarket. Try not to be too disheartened if you have a slab of chocolate cake left over from a birthday… Read more »
Many people believe that freezing your food is generally a bad thing to do, that the food won’t be the same after it’s defrosted and the best thing is to avoid it. Freezing your food shouldn’t affect its quality unless you incorrectly prepare your food for freezing. By following our seven top tips on freezing… Read more »
Most of us rely on the little use by dates you find printed on food packaging. This is the best way to spot if perishables have gone beyond their consume-by date, once the date has passed, you run the risk of eating something that isn’t good for you.
Refrigerated vehicles are great for transporting goods that need to be kept at a certain temperature. Most people only encounter refrigeration at home in their kitchens, so they may not know how refrigerated vehicles work. Like household fridges, refrigeration vehicles make use of an insulated airtight compartment and a condenser system to remove any remaining heat… Read more »
Family freezers become a repository for a number of leftover foods, with spare pork chops, loaves of bread and extra portions of Bolognese all commonly found. With so many different foods in a freezer, it can be weeks or even months before you see your food again. With such long times between putting food in… Read more »
Freezer food is convenient. It’s handy for families, single folks and couples. You can store stuff for months in the freezer then pop it into the oven and have a hearty and hot meal. The products we sell at Polysec help to keep chilled and frozen food at the ideal storage temperature. But what’s your… Read more »
Step inside an insulated coldroom supplied by us here at Polysec and you will notice the drop in temperature straight away. Our refrigeration units are designed to be temperature efficient, we provide solutions for chill and freeze applications, our systems are cold, cool and ensure a host of products are stored at the optimum temperature…. Read more »
No one likes to think of decomposing. It’s too much of a morbid thought. But it isn’t that bad. The rituals of death are fairly modern now, and we can even delay the process of decomposition. But what happens when we do start to decompose? Here are five ways our body break down once we’ve… Read more »