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.