How to store batter (contains raw eggs) under 41 degrees F?
We had a food inspector come by today and they had recommend that we store our batter (contains raw eggs) in an ice bucket at 41ºF (5ºC) or below at all times.
I feel that this process is a bit tedious and feel that there's another way. How do most establishments store their batter? Are there equipment that can satisfy these requirements?
Best Answer
As stated in this answer for a somewhat related question:
The ideal refrigerator temperature is 35°F (1.6°C). You're not hugging the danger zone like you would be at 40°F (4.4°C), and you're distancing yourself sufficiently from 32°F (0°C) that you don't freeze half the stuff in your refrigerator. That said, the temperature within your fridge can vary rather significantly with normal usage.
The reason for the quote is that most domestic refrigerators are able to be set to a temperature of less than 40ºF. As you are not talking about domestic but it sounds more industrial/professional, I doubt you would have a refrigerator that can't store at a temperature below this.
Therefore I would imagine storing it in the fridge would be fine and more convenient than the ice bucket suggested.
However the temperature within different areas of the fridge can vary depending on how frequently it is accessed (which is why you shouldn't keep eggs or other easily spoilable foods in the fridge door) so this could potentially be a problem depending on your exact situation, how frequently it is opened and where in the fridge you keep the batter.
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Can eggs be stored at 41 degrees?
Regardless of the date printed on the egg carton, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends storing your eggs at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below in order to keep them fresh. The FDA also advises using your eggs within three weeks of purchase.Can you refrigerate batter with raw egg?
It is possible to keep the batter in the fridge and the eggs are the most perishable ingredient so they tend to set the keeping time. We would prefer to keep the batter for up to 2 days after making it and it should be kept refrigerated at all times.How long will eggs keep at 45 degrees?
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