The food service industry demands strict hygiene standards to ensure consumer safety and meet regulatory requirements. In the evolving landscape of post-COVID-19 food safety and environmental concerns, sustainable cleaning solutions are critical. Evonik’s “Clean Kitchen Co.” introduces innovative products for cleaner, safer, and greener kitchens. Here’s a deep dive into how these solutions revolutionize cleaning for large-scale food service operations.

Meeting Modern Food Safety Demands

Cleanliness and sanitation remain paramount in kitchens, where foodborne illnesses can not only harm consumers but also damage a business’s reputation and finances. The CDC and industry leaders emphasize a “clean before sanitizing” approach, ensuring organic food safety and mitigating foodborne illness risks. Evonik supports these practices through advanced cleaning products tailored to the unique needs of high-performance kitchens.

Sustainable Cleaning: Going Green in the Kitchen

As consumer and regulatory expectations shift towards sustainable practices, Evonik’s portfolio champions eco-friendly formulations. Traditional cleaners often contain chemicals that harm the environment, while Evonik’s biosurfactants, like REWOFERM® and TOMAKLEEN® X-Series, provide biodegradable alternatives. These biosurfactants are:

  • Biodegradable: Breaking down naturally without harming ecosystems.
  • Derived from renewable resources: Created via fermentation, these surfactants minimize reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Effective yet mild: Products like REWOFERM® biosurfactants are gentle on skin, preventing irritation even with frequent contact, ideal for safe kitchen use.

Biosurfactants: The Power Behind the Clean

REWOFERM® products utilize rhamnolipids and sophorolipids, naturally derived compounds, to offer high-performance cleaning across various surfaces. Key benefits include:

  • Superior Degreasing: Essential for removing tough kitchen soils from countertops and cooking equipment.
  • Enhanced Safety: Gentle on skin and safe for use on food contact surfaces, with lower toxicity compared to traditional surfactants.
  • Environmentally Friendly: Safe for aquatic life, an added benefit for eco-conscious businesses.

The REWOFERM® RL 100 and REWOFERM®SL ONE formulations provide robust degreasing capabilities without compromising sustainability, suitable for both manual and automatic cleaning methods.

Tackling Industrial Needs with TOMAKLEEN® X-Series

The TOMAKLEEN® X-50 and TOMAKLEEN® X-90 products are tailored for intense industrial cleaning, with X-50 excelling in emulsification and degreasing, and X-90 providing powerful demulsification for baked-on residues. These products serve multiple applications, from patio furniture and home washes to automotive cleaning, and even heavy-duty industrial kitchens.

TEGO Sorb®: Combatting Malodors Sustainably

Industrial kitchens are prone to persistent malodors from cooking, waste, and cleaning processes. TEGO Sorb® products offer effective malodor control, capturing and neutralizing odors at the molecular level. Available in various formulations to suit different pH levels and applications, TEGO Sorb® products ensure that kitchens remain fresh-smelling without relying on overpowering artificial scents.

Conclusion: A Cleaner, Greener Future for Food Service

Evonik’s Clean Kitchen Co. solutions address the pressing need for sustainable, high-performance cleaning products in industrial kitchens. By blending advanced biosurfactant technology, environmentally responsible ingredients, and superior performance, Evonik paves the way for a future where food safety and sustainability go hand in hand.