Ditch the foil why lids are essential in food storage

We realise that using aluminum foil and plastic wrap may seem like the most convenient way to cover food during storage. 

After all, it works just fine to store left-overs at home. The same should apply when storing food in a commercial kitchen, right?

If you say “Yes” to the above, now would be a good time to put that roll of foil down. Here’s three reasons to avoid using improper lids – in particular, aluminium foil – for your food storage.

• Aluminium foil or plastic wraps easily puncture, exposing your food to cross-contamination
• Improper lids compromise the taste and quality of food, allowing odours to infiltrate
• They prevent containers from being able to stack on top of each other, taking up even more space in your storage area

Still in doubt that the use of improper lids is a problem that could potentially lead to an even bigger problem? Take it from Vicki, Camrbo’s Food Safety Pro whose got a few reasons why you may want to consider retiring these old tools for good.

As the world leader in safe, HACCP friendly food storage solutions, Cambro has a huge range of lids appropriate for an array of food storage boxes, pans, containers and beyond.

To learn more about world leader Cambro’s food storage offering, fill in the form to get in touch with the team today.