The control panel on your bakery display should give you complete access to temperature, lighting, and humidity settings. It’s important to ensure that the temperature within the display case is the same on every shelf, and that there are no warm spots.
The optimum temperature of a bakery display fridge for most baked items ranges from 0 to 4 degrees Celsius. The temperature will vary depending on whether the bakery display case is for displaying delicate cakes with a higher moisture level, which do better kept slightly cooler than more dense baked goods such as sandwiches and breads with a lower moisture level.
Delicate cakes and pastries will freeze if kept below 0 degrees Celsius, which can lead to a loss of moisture and a change in texture. Any temperature above 4 degrees Celsius may encourage the growth of bacteria and mould.
It’s important to monitor the temperature of your display fridge regularly. Familiarise yourself with the control panel on your unit to make it easier to set and check the temperature required. The temperature of the bakery fridge should be checked at least once a day, and any changes should be addressed immediately, to ensure the integrity of your baked goods.
Ambient bakery displays, or non-refrigerated bakery cases, are perfect for storing breads, bagels, and other goods that don’t require refrigeration.
There are many factors that can affect the temperature of your bakery display case, including the ambient temperature inside the building, the number of products stored inside the case, the density of products on display, and how often the doors to the case are open and shut.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your baked goods are stored at their best and that they remain fresh and delicious for your customers to enjoy.
