FSR December 2022

BUYER ’ S GUIDE K I TCHEN TOOL S

uses recyclable ingredi ents. Available in three shapes (barrel, cornice, and sharp), the Cork coal neutralizes and traps unwanted substances and also reduces the potential for flavor trans fer thanks to the blend of activated charcoal. J estal.com/en 23 FreshFry Pods With a focus on sustain ability, FreshFry created plant-based, all-natural pods to extend the life of frying oils by as many as three days. Cutting costs by a quarter on aver age, FreshFry Pods clean the oil by removing con taminants that make oil smoke, darken, and taste bitter. The end result is a higher quality and better tasting product. J freshfry.me Part of its Millennia line, Mercer Culinary’s new brisket knife is designed specifically for its name sake dish. The 12-inch blade is made of high carbon Japanese steel for easy blade mainte nance and sharpening, while the ergonomic, tex tured handle with finger points ensures slip resis tance. The Millennia Bris ket knife also features a patent-pending design that won’t catch or dam 24 24 Millennia Brisket Knife

TOOLS OF THE TRADE From knives to muddlers, these tools may be small, but when properly leveraged, they can have a significant impact on back-of-house operations.

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ESTAL BARFLY 21 Deluxe Walnut Muddler Measuring 8.5 inches long, Barfly’s Deluxe Walnut Mud dler is designed for superb leverage and adaptabil ity, working within a variety of mixing vessels. Made of durable walnut wood, the muddler features a broad, wide base for maximum surface extraction, as well as a tapered shape for easy handling. J barflybymercer.com 22 Corkcoal Stopper Combining cork and acti vated charcoal, the Cork coal stopper is part of packaging solutions pro vider Estal’s Wild World series, which priori tizes sustainability and 22

25 Butcher Bullnose & Breaking Knife As part of Cutluxe’s Arti san series, the 10-inch Butcher Bullnose & Breaking Knife is made of German high-car bon stainless steel and sharpened at 14–16 degrees per side for peak performance. Though intended for cutting meats, the knife earned kudos from Bon Appetit for its ability to slice through the tough

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