How Chilled Storage Protects Food Quality, Safety, and Shelf Life
Fresh food begins to lose quality as soon as it is harvested, processed, or prepared. Temperature control slows this process by reducing microbial growth, moisture loss, oxidation, and enzyme activity. A properly designed chiller room provides a stable refrigerated environment for storing ingredients, prepared foods, beverages, dairy products, meat, seafood, fruits, and vegetables. For food…
