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TIME SAVING TIPS
REFRIGERATED
display cases
Presentation of your cakes is equally important to all other factors.
ifi America has announced the North American availability of
Lilium, its latest refrigerated display case, designed to highlight the
beauty and originality of pastries and cold snacks. Recently introduced
by ifi at Sigep 2022, Lilium enhances customer experiences
by featuring a sophisticated, clear presentation of food products
while focusing on proper preservation, hygiene, energy efficiency,
and technology functionality.
" This new display is the answer many of the pastries and bakery
shops we serve have been waiting for, " said Giovanni Montanelli,
ifi America general manager. " Its design and technology elevate the
customer experience, enhance store efficiency, and accentuate the
appeal of displayed products. It also appeals to a broader customer
base, including cafes or restaurants wishing to offer cold snacks or
adding a grab-and-go display in their shops. "
With three or two adjustable, refrigerated shelves, Lilium is ideal
for presenting and preserving pastries and cold snacks. It features
tempered, pyrolytic, heated front/top glass for maximum clarity. The
side panels consist of durable double-glazed tempered glass. Rear
sliding doors are double-glazed
glass with
an airtight (hermetic) snap
closure system that guarantees
consistent temperature and airtightness for energy savings. Optional
UV-C ray technology eliminates bacteria from the air inside the
display case in just 60 seconds after the display closure is resealed.
Lilium is also available in a grab-and-go configuration.
The display top embeds 4000K LED lighting with opal covers for
gently diffused light. Rear anodized aluminum uprights incorporate
LED lighting to illuminate the glass tempered shelves and allow
easy height adjustment. Optional LED spotlights are available to
apply additional lighting and create a dramatic food presentation.
Lighting levels are set through the operators' control panel.
The refrigeration and ventilation system circulates air evenly, enabling
a consistent interior temperature from the polished stainless
steel bottom tray to the top shelf. The rear door design allows easy
display case loading and facilitates simple service operations. An
open-door acoustic alarm activates 30 seconds.
Beneficial Blueberries
Eating blueberries can have cognitive benefits, according to a new
study. According to the study, published in the journal Nutrients,
the equivalent of a half cup of fresh blueberries per day, consumed
as freeze-dried blueberry powder, was found to help middle-aged
individuals against cognitive decline when implemented early in atrisk
individuals, according to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council,
which funded the study.
" This is an important finding given that in the United States,
nearly six million older adults live with
dementia, " according to the council.
" Since limited treatments for cognitive
decline exist, preventative approaches
and mitigation of risk through proper
nutrition are of increasing importance.
Given that neurodegenerative
changes associated with cognitive
decline start in midlife, this research
indicates that blueberries may present
an opportunity for early intervention,
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by targeting modifiable
risks like poor nutrition
and related metabolic
disturbance. "
Study subjects experienced
improved performances
on measures of lexical
access, such as letter fluency
as measured by the Controlled
Word Association task; improved
performances on measures of
memory interference, such as fewer
recall intrusion errors as measured by
the California Verbal Learning Test; and reduced memory eroding
difficulty in daily life activities, such as reduction of forgetfulness,
as measured by the Everyday Memory Questionnaire.
The blueberry group also experienced correction of peripheral
hyperinsulinemia, which is associated with neurodegeneration in
the brain, as well as a significant decline in fasting insulin levels.
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