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Safe Induction-Warming Surfaces

The 'Nemco Drop In Warmer' Uses Clever Induction Technology

— March 23, 2018 — Lifestyle
Buffets and off-site caterers often rely on potentially environmentally damaging solutions like gel-based chafing fuel, but the 'Nemco Drop In Warmer' offers equally effective results while using less energy, creating less waste, and engendering a safer eating environment. The heating surfaces use induction technology that eliminates an open flame entirely while only drawing a minimal amount of power.

Induction warming is unique from other styles in that it isn't actually the surface itself heating the food. The Nemco Drop In Warmer has an electromagnetic coil beneath a sheet of impact resistant glass, and even when turned on, that surface will be cool to the touch. The heating comes when the surface contacts an induction-compatible pan or other food vessel (common materials like cast iron, stainless steel, and induction-ready cast aluminum qualify). When those materials react with the electromagnet, the materials themselves heat up — as opposed to the surface. This ultimately creates a safer dining space.
Trend Themes
1. Induction Warming Technology - Opportunity for companies to develop new induction warming technologies that eliminate open flames and provide a safer dining experience.
2. Energy-efficient Food Warming Solutions - Companies can create more efficient food warming solutions that reduce energy consumption and waste, providing sustainable alternatives to gel-based chafing fuel.
3. Safer Catering Equipment - Innovative companies can design and manufacture safer catering equipment that prioritizes the safety of both the food and the dining environment.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality Equipment Manufacturing - Hospitality equipment manufacturers can explore the development of induction-based food warming systems to meet the growing demand for safer, energy-efficient solutions.
2. Catering Services - Catering companies can adopt induction warming technology to provide safer food warming solutions for buffets and off-site events, reducing environmental impact and enhancing customer satisfaction.
3. Sustainable Foodservice Solutions - Companies in the foodservice industry can incorporate induction warming technology into their product offerings to promote sustainability and create a safer dining experience for customers.
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