Lightfry – Delivering a consistent fried taste and texture without oil Bringing the health, safety and cleaning benefits of air frying to the commercial market, CuisinEquip is adding to its existing portfolio of catering equipment with the launch of Lightfry, an innovative range of commercial air fryers.
D
esigned and built by Swedish manufacturer,
without extraction. We have found that Lightfry is not
Eatgood, Lightfry uses an intelligent combination
replacing a kitchen’s traditional fryer but supplementing
of hot air, steam and rotation to cook foods
it, giving operators greater flexibility when planning their
using an oil-free process. Delivering the same
menu. We believe that Lightfry therefore complements our
great taste and texture of those items that are traditionally
existing portfolio. By using pioneering technology and a
fried, the unit is also capable of steam cooking, grilling and
unique combination of cooking methods the unit produces
roasting to consistently high standards.
the much-loved crispy texture and taste of traditional fried
Available in a choice of two models, standard, with an
foods. Designed with the operator in mind, the units can
output of up to 22kg per hour, or high capacity, capable
also drive energy and labour efficiencies and enhance
of producing up to 32kg per hour, Lightfry is optimised for
safety in a busy kitchen environment.”
busy footfall sites. Thanks to its unique design and optional
Connected to three-phase electricity, a water supply and
extractor hood, the unit is also ideal for those without
waste, Lightfry is perfect for those sites with only limited
dedicated ventilation systems. Automatic emptying and an
utilities. A compact footprint of just 693mm x 645mm x
integrated cleaning system ensures operators can benefit
711mm (WxDxH) makes it ideal for countertop positioning
from ongoing labour-saving efficiencies when using
in both front and back of house setups.
Lightfry. Featuring a simple, icon driven interface, users simply select the cook cycle from the menu, allowing the
For more information on the Lightfry air fry technology and models available from CuisinEquip, please visit www. cuisinequip.co.uk or call +44 (0) 118 957 1344.
technology to do the rest. Full USB connectivity enables menus to be quickly updated, ideal for group and chain businesses looking to achieve consistency across their estate. There are environmental benefits to using Lightfry too. From eliminating the need to purchase and dispose of oil, to the innovative technology which uses up to 50% less power than traditional appliances. What’s more, safety is significantly enhanced thanks to the removal of the need to move and dispose of used oil. On adding Lightfry to the portfolio, Steve Elliott, Sales Director at Valentine & CuisinEquip comments: “We are delighted to announce that CuisinEquip is now the exclusive UK distributor for Lightfry. Air frying is something that has become common in the domestic market, but the uptake has been more measured from commercial operators. That’s now starting to change, particularly in sectors were traditional oil fryers are not permitted such as healthcare, education and those sites 44
Fastfood Professional • February and March 2022
February and March 2022 • Fastfood Professional
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