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General Holding Guideline
Chefs, cooks and other specialized food service
p
ersonnel employ varied methods of cooking. Proper
holding temperatures for a specific food product must
be based on the moisture content of the product,
product density, volume, and proper serving
temperatures. Safe holding temperatures must also
be correlated with palatability in determining the
length of holding time for a specific product.
Halo Heat maintains the maximum amount of product
moisture content without the addition of water, water
vapor, or steam. Maintaining maximum natural
product moisture preserves the natural flavor of the
product and provides a more genuine taste. In
addition to product moisture retention, the gentle
properties of Halo Heat maintain a consistent
temperature throughout the cabinet without the
necessity of a heat distribution fan, thereby
preventing further moisture loss due to evaporation
or dehydration.
When product is removed from a high temperature
cooking environment for immediate transfer into
equipment with the lower temperature required for
hot food holding, condensation can form on the
outside of the product and on the inside of plastic
containers used in self-service applications. Allowing
the product to release the initial steam and heat
produced by high temperature cooking can alleviate
this condition. To preserve the safety and quality of
freshly cooked foods, however, a maximum of 1 to 2
minutes must be the only time period allowed for the
initial heat to be released from the product.
Most Halo Heat Holding Equipment is provided with
a thermostat control between 60° and 200°F
(16° to 93°C). If the unit is equipped with vents, close
the vents for moist holding and open the vents for
crisp holding.
TH/III INSTALLATION/OPERATION/SERVICE MANUAL PG. 21
H O L D I N G T E M P E R A T U R E R A N G E
M
EAT
F
AHRENHEIT
C
ELSIUS
BEEF ROAST — Rare 130°F 54°C
BEEF ROAST — Med/Well Done 155°F 68°C
BEEF BRISKET 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
CORN BEEF 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
PASTRAMI 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
P
RIME RIB — Rare
1
30°F
5
4°C
STEAKS — Broiled/Fried 140° — 160°F 60° — 71°C
RIBS — Beef or Pork 160°F 71°C
V
EAL
1
60° — 175°F
7
1° — 79°C
H
AM
1
60° — 175°F
7
1° — 79°C
PORK 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
LAMB 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
POULTRY
CHICKEN — Fried/Baked 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
DUCK 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
TURKEY 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
G
ENERAL
1
60° — 175°F
7
1° — 79°C
FISH/SEAFOOD
FISH — Baked/Fried 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
LOBSTER 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
S
HRIMP — Fried
1
60° — 175°F
7
1° — 79°C
BAKED GOODS
BREADS/ROLLS 120° — 140°F 49° — 60°C
MISCELLANEOUS
CASSEROLES 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
DOUGH — Proofing 80° — 100°F 27° — 38°C
EGGS —Fried 150° — 160°F 66° — 71°C
FROZEN ENTREES 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
HORS D'OEUVRES 160° — 180°F 71° — 82°C
PASTA 160° — 180°F 71° — 82°C
PIZZA 160° — 180°F 71° — 82°C
POTATOES 180°F 82°C
PLATED MEALS 140° — 165°F 60°— 74°C
SAUCES 140° — 200°F 60° — 93°C
SOUP 140° — 200°F 60° — 93°C
VEGETABLES 160° — 175°F 71° — 79°C
THE HOLDING TEMPERATURES LISTED ARE SUGGESTED
GUIDELINES ONLY. ALL FOOD HOLDING SHO ULD BE BASED ON
INTERNAL PRODUCT TEMPERATURES. ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL
HEALTH (HYGIENE) REGULATIONS FOR ALL INTERNAL
TEMPERATURE RE QUIREMENTS.