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We’re fortunate enough to live in a time where levels of food quality and safety are such that most of us don’t give it a second thought. Whether shopping at the market or eating in a restaurant. We have an expectation that the food we choose is safe for us to eat.

That expectation is the result of hundreds of years of improvements in the handling and preparation of food. Illness from contaminated foods is now relatively rare in most developed countries. One of the main reasons for that is the use of stainless steel throughout the processes of bringing food to your table.

Why Stainless Steel for Food Preparation

Stainless steel is used in the manufacture, processing, storage, transportation and preparation of food. It offers a number of properties that make it ideal for handling food and they are the reason it is included in many government regulations for safe food processing.

1. It is Chemically Inert

Unlike most other uncoated metals, stainless steel is non-toxic and does not react with food or transfer anything to the food in any significant way. In a comprehensive test of seven different grades of stainless steel (representing lower- and higher-alloyed grades including those most commonly used for food handling) completed by Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology, all seven were confirmed to be “safe to use and acceptable as a food contact material”.

2. Easy to Clean

Raw food, especially meats, attracts bacteria at an alarming rate. Effective cleaning of containers and surfaces on which food is prepared is essential to minimize the potential for contamination. Depending on what it’s used for and hygiene requirements. Stainless steel can be quickly and effectively cleaned with mild detergents, steam and/or scrubbing, among other methods.

3. Corrosion Resistant

Stainless steel is noted for its resistance to corrosion and staining, which makes it far superior to regular steel and other uncoated metals for food processing.

Bridgeveyor is the only overhead conveyor manufacturer to offer a stainless steel conveyor that is safe for food handling. If you’d like to learn more, please Contact Us anytime.