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Gastronorm pans and accessories
In the world of catering, efficiency is everything, and Gastronorm containers are a great ally for food service professionals. Originating in Switzerland in the 1960s to solve the chaos created by inadequately sized containers, Gastronorm pans have become the standard in the food industry because of their versatility and practicality.
PURPOSES AND USES OF GASTRONORM CONTAINERS
Gastronorm containers are used for a variety of purposes in the food service industry, not only for cooking, but also for storage, display, and transportation of food and dishes. Gastronorm containers are a real wild card for any catering professional: from food preparation and cooking to storage, transportation and display, they are an indispensable element in ensuring efficient and quality service.
Gastronorm containers are made of various materials and offer strength and durability while ensuring food safety. But the real strength of these containers is the standardization of dimensions: this means that they can be used interchangeably in different devices and spaces, such as refrigerators, ovens, displays and trolleys, thus optimizing space and facilitating storage, handling and cooking processes.
The Gastronorm system is also incredibly modular: one GN 1/1 container can be replaced with two GN 1/2 containers, or a combination of GN 1/2 and GN 1/4 containers, or even six GN 1/6 containers. This flexibility makes it easy to adapt kitchen organization to the specific needs of the moment.
GASTRONORM CONTAINERS: MATERIALS
Gastronorm containers are made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel, plastic (transparent or non-transparent), porcelain, and compostable materials. Stainless steel is one of the most widely used materials because of its corrosion resistance and durability, however, not all stainless steels are the same. For example, AISI 304 stainless steel is known for its high corrosion resistance.
Each material meets specific use requirements, such as cooking, storage, display, and transportation.
GASTRONORM CONTAINER SIZES
Gastronorm containers are regulated by EN 631, which establishes universal standard dimensions for containers, trays, pans, and equipment such as ovens, refrigerators, cabinets, bain-marie trolleys, and buffet displays. This standardized system makes it possible to use individual elements supplied even by different manufacturers without the need to make adaptations or modifications.
The standard dimensions of Gastronorm containers are regulated by the EN 631 standard and are universally used in the catering industry. These dimensions allow interchangeability of the containers between different equipment such as ovens, refrigerators, displays, and bain-marie trolleys.
The standard basic size is Gastronorm 1/1, which measures 530 × 325 mm. Multiples and submultiples are derived from this size. Here are the standard dimensions of Gastronorm containers:
- GN 2/1: 650 × 530 mm
- GN 1/1: 530 × 325 mm
- GN 2/3: 354 × 325 mm
- GN 2/4: 530 × 162 mm
- GN 1/2: 325 × 265 mm
- GN 1/3: 325 × 176 mm
- GN 1/4: 265 × 163 mm
- GN 1/6: 176 × 162 mm
- GN 1/9: 108 × 176 mm
With regard to the depth of Gastronorm containers, the available sizes are 10 mm, 20 mm, 40 mm, 65 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm and 200 mm. This standardization of sizes greatly facilitates organization and efficiency in the kitchen.
In conclusion, Gastronorm containers are indispensable tools in the catering industry: they are made of high-quality materials, which ensure the safety and quality of food, and thanks to their standardization, they facilitate organization and efficiency in the kitchen.
