FISH STORAGE AND COLD ROOM

Dekoolar Nigeria Limited offers a wide range of refrigerated units suitable for the cold storage of fish. Our temperature controlled cold stores keep fish in perfect condition, so it can be as fresh as possible from ship to shore and during storage. The safe usage of a cold store can help to prolong the stock life of fish enabling your business to be more profitable and cut down on waste. By using cold stores you can store fish at the perfect temperature and reduce the chances of it spoiling.

Why is it important to keep fish as fresh as possible?

Fresh produce such as fish has a limited shelf life, even when stored on ice. Cod and haddock, for example, caught fresh in the North Atlantic, might be stored for up to 12 days on ice, after which time it starts to spoil.

Keeping fish inside a temperature controlled environment helps to slow down the spoiling process. Care has to be taken with frozen fish, though, and this needs to be stored in accordance with species and size.

Lean fish such as cod and haddock should be stored at a temperature of less than -18⁰C, whereas slightly more fatty fish, such as herring and mackerel, should be stored at -24⁰C.

Obviously, most businesses that store fish keep a variety of species, so ideally cold stores used for this purpose should be capable of operating at -30⁰C.

Factors that can limit storage life

Certain changes can have a detrimental impact on the storage life of fish. These can be broken down into the following categories:

Colour changes – When exposed to warmer temperatures the physical colour of fish can change and result in the produce being downgraded. This process can be slowed down at lower temperatures.

Dehydration – The surface area of fish can be severely affected due to the impact of dehydration, often caused when fish start to dry out during cold storage. A well-designed freezer can minimise this.

Changes in fat – Certain types of fatty fish can have their appearance dramatically altered when they are subjected to cold storage. This can be prevented by sealing the fish inside protective vacuum packaging.

Protein changes – Serious protein changes can occur when fish are stored at too high a temperature. To prevent this and stop fish from spoiling, temperatures should be set at the lowest possible setting.

Storing fish inside cold stores and freezers helps to extend product life. If you need advice about cold storage solutions we have the perfect product for you here at Dekoolar, just contact:

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Dekoolar Nigeria Limited
(Nigeria's leading manufacturer of Cold Rooms, Blast Freezers, Ice Block Making Machines etc)
www.dekoolar.com

HISTORY OF COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Whether you own a convenience store or manage a grocery store or the kitchen of a restaurant, you probably rely a lot on refrigeration units. Whether you’re storing cold drinks for your customers on the go or you’re keeping your meats, cheeses, and other vegetables cold before you cook a delicious meal, you need a commercial refrigerator. Modern refrigeration systems for commercial use have come a long way since their early beginnings.

Hundreds of years ago, the first buildings made for storing snow and ice were built. Straw and sawdust were used to insulate these buildings. Later in the 1700s, William Cullen made a breakthrough with a very impractical cooling box. At this time, there was no use for such a box. Benjamin Franklin and John Hadley later experimented with ways to cool using volatile liquids. While this wasn’t the direct invention of commercial refrigeration equipment, these breakthroughs did help lead to later development.

In the mid-1800s, Ferdinand Carre developed a machine that produced ice. Three of these machines were brought to New Orleans when the city could no longer get ice from New England. Throughout the 1800s, more people continued to advance upon these discoveries. In the 1840s, refrigerated boxcars were used to transport dairy products. In the late 1800s, ships were equipped with units that allowed food to be transported longer distances.

In the 1900s, commercial refrigerators became very important for many industries, particularly the meat-packing industry. Big companies like Armour and Wilson purchased units to be used on box cars and in storage facilities to keep meat cold and fresh. These early units were very large, many weighing between five and two hundred tons, and they relied on toxic gases for cooling power, making them quite a hazard.

Throughout the 20th century, advances were made to make commercial refrigeration systems more lightweight, less expensive, and more readily available for a variety of businesses, including supermarkets and restaurants. Improvements were also made in safety, and volatile gases or very harmful chemicals were no longer used for cooling. Not only are today’s systems smaller, more lightweight, and affordable, but they even come equipped with modern features like digital thermostats, clear glass display doors, unique designs, and LED lighting.

The history of commercial refrigeration goes back for centuries, and the advances and innovations made to these systems have made them a staple in many industries. The years of research, development, innovation, and improvements have led to the modern systems found in convenience stores, restaurants, hotel gift shops, grocery stores, and many of the establishments that we frequent daily.

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Dekoolar Nigeria Limited
(Nigeria's leading manufacturer of Cold Rooms, Blast Freezers, Ice Block Making Machines etc)

History Credit: Bush Refrigeration

WELCOME !!!

Commercial cold storage rooms are important for large-scale commercial catering organisations. Providing vital storage at best temperatures, these refrigeration units will keep food fresh and minimize waste, allowing you to operate a cost effective and efficient business.

Indeed, the importance of cold rooms cannot be inconspicuous. Dekoolar Nigeria Ltd specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of quality commercial cold rooms.

Our knowledge and experience in churning out quality and efficient cold rooms are vast. Our twenty six years’ experience manufacturing and constructing temperature controlled environments speaks for us. As an innovative business Dekoolar will constantly progress to meet the tough demands of our customers. Technical know-how and skills has seen us hold an unrivaled reputation throughout the industry.

We’re proud to have a wealth of knowledge about our industry – knowledge that we’ll share with you over time. You’ll always find something of interest on here.

Operating from a purpose-built, modern factory and office premises, in Ogun and Lagos States respectively, we have the facilities to efficiently and easily meet the requirements of our clients.

We see the future as prosperous. Historically we have built a solid reputation by meeting the exacting demands of clients. This will not change in the future. Our structured company allows employees to understand the nature of their role, allowing them to prosper. Indeed, from initial design through to completion we’re confident that the experience and acumen of our dedicated team will not only meet but, exceed your expectations.

To find out more information about our business, or the industry as a whole, then keep coming to visit us on this blog.

Alex (08137001827) Call/Whatsapp

Dekoolar Nigeria Limited
(Nigeria's leading manufacturer of Cold Rooms, Blast Freezers, Ice Block Making Machines etc)
www.dekoolar.com