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It can be difficult to decide whether it’s worth the money to buy a Berkel slicer or not. It’s a wise investment regardless of whether you’re slicing a lot of bread or a lot of meat. Whatever it is that you’re slicing, it can make a positive impact in the kitchen in a number of ways. Once you learn how you can benefit, the decision to make the investment will be an easy one. 1. Productivity Productivity is a factor in every kitchen. Some employees are easier to motivate than others. Depending upon the amount of prep work that needs...

It’s important that you find ways to improve your commercial kitchen. There are various things going on at any time and there’s a responsibility to the restaurant, the employees, as well as the customers. Buying a Berkel meat slicer can be a great investment and there are many ways to benefit from the purchase. 1. Improve Productivity Productivity is something that you should always be striving to improve. With a meat slicer, it may be possible to reduce the number of hours spent in the kitchen during prep work. It can take a substantial amount of time to slice an...

Why Use a Vacuum Packaging Machine? A vacuum sealer, or vacuum packaging machine, is used to remove all or nearly all of the air/oxygen in a plastic bag in which food items are placed for storage. The machine will then heat-seal the open end of the bag to ensure no air can reenter. The grade of plastic used in the bag also helps prevent air molecules from getting inside and speeding up food spoilage. Vacuum sealers are often used with meats, fish, cheeses, vegetables, and fruits, and they can also be used on flour, cereal, nuts, coffee, potato chips, and most other...

Choosing which slicer to use in your home or professional kitchen can easily become a confusing task, given the plethora of options now on the market. Berkel stands apart as one of the most trusted names in the industry. When you buy a Berkel slicer, you can be sure you are getting a high-quality product. Yet, there are numerous Berkel slicers, and regardless of brand, there are a number of important factors to take into consideration when deciding which slicer is right for you. Below, we look at five important areas of consideration when getting ready to buy a new professional-grade slicer:...

Keep the Blades Sharp Sharp blades are the key to having evenly sliced meats and cheeses. Blades that have become dull can make the meat seem somewhat minced or rough because the dull blades don’t cut through the meat in the same way as sharp blades. The shredding that can occur with dull blades won’t produce the quality of deli cuts that your customers expect from your company. It is imperative that you use proper procedures when you are working on your Berkel slicer. Your owner’s manual will provide important information on how to safely maintain your slicer. For example,...