Sous Vide Cooking
Cooking sous vide is simple, yet yields an infinite number of flavouring and texturing potential. It is a cook's playground!
Normal cooking methods such as broiling, boiling and sautéing require high heat to penetrate the food and heat the centre. This overcooks the exterior of the food, in order to cook the middle to the desired temperature. When heated too long, meat turns dry and tough. Vegetables become colourless and limp as the heat robs them of their minerals and vitamins.
When you cook sous vide (French for "under vacuum"), the food is cooked in a sealed bag in a computer-controlled water bath. The temperature of the food never goes above the temperature of the water. Because it is gently heated in a food-safe plastic pouch, the juices, nutrition and flavours are sealed into the food.
All the nutrition in your food is kept intact. You will never overcook again because your food's temperature never rises above the temperature of the water. The flavours soak deeper into your food and meats become more tender.
Blast Chillers |
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European legislation requires that all kitchens serving hot food Blast Chill their food in order to meet food preparation safety requirements. We have many models available ideal for smaller outlets, enabling them to meet the new food safety laws without breaking the bank. See the full range in our refrigeration section |
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Vacuum Packers |
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Vacuum Packers are an integral part of the Sous Vide process. We have many models available to suit every application and budget. We also sell a complete range of bags/pouches. Please call us for full details. |
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Water Baths |
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Digital Water Bath - Designed for commercial kitchens to the specifications of award winning chefs the Digital Water Bath represents a natural move by Instanta into prime cooking equipment. These baths are a must-have item for all chefs currently using Sous Vide and will give those who have not yet tried the method the perfect introduction to it. |
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