(Food-Beverage-News.Com, August 11, 2015 ) Nashville, TN -- Culinary experts and educational institutions have found that colorful plastic mats with icons make it easier for students to prepare entrees and salads and follow the guidelines for the safe preparation of meals.
As an example, each plastic cutting mat, which is featured in the Imperial Kitchen Collection line, is designed of a sturdy food-grade plastic material and comes with a food-related icon, such as an image of a fish or vegetable. In turn, meals can be prepared with a reduced risk of food poisoning or contamination.
Using the colors, according to company executives, provides a helpful way to show culinary students the importance of food separation when foods are prepared and cooked. The icons on the mats, say company officials, assist is helping students make distinctions when preparing vegetables and various kinds of meats, such as steak, poultry or fish. Food experts state that using one mat for cutting two different meats can cause cross-contamination, which can ultimately lead to food poisoning and sickness.
The company says that the colorful mats with icons are non-stick and FDA-approved. "The mats," adds a company spokesperson, "are tutorial cooking aids as well safety-friendly cooking accessories." He said, "Our 4-piece cutting mat set," ensures that cooks will use the proper board for cutting specific foods. For instance, the board used for vegetables will not be used for cutting meats and vice versa."
He concluded, "We also supplement our cutting mats with a set of colorful knives. The 8-piece set," he said, "includes an 8-inch chef's knife in red, an 8" bread knife in yellow, an 8" carving knife in orange, a 5" utility knife in purple, a 4.5" pizza knife in hot pink, a 4.5" cheese knife in light green and a 3.5" paring knife in aqua. Our peeler, which is designed differently, is tinted bright red."
About Imperial Kitchen Collection
The Imperial Kitchen Collection features knife sets, cutting mats and other kitchen utensils that are made of the highest quality materials, all featured in food-grade safe designs. The utensils are made to avoid such health issues as food borne illnesses and cross contamination during food preparation and cooking. (http://www.amazon.com/Imperial-Kitchen-Collection-Plastic-Cutting/dp/B00YHZJHOO)
