In the world of professional cooking, sustainability is no longer just a trend — it’s a necessity. The Pacojet, a groundbreaking kitchen appliance, is at the forefront of this movement, offering chefs the tools to maximize ingredient usage, minimize waste and promote food efficiency. Through its innovative pacotizing® process, the Pacojet empowers chefs to embrace the full potential of their produce, turning kitchen scraps into culinary masterpieces.
Maximizing Ingredient Use
One of the most significant advantages of the Pacojet is its ability to transform what is typically considered waste into valuable ingredients. The concept of “nose to tail” and “leaf to root” cooking — using every part of the ingredient, from vegetable stalks to meat trimmings — is easily achievable with the Pacojet. For instance, broccoli stalks can be transformed into a deep green soup, pineapple cores into refreshing sorbets, and carrot greens into bright green pesto or fragrant oil. By using the Pacojet, chefs not only reduce waste but also enhance the flavour and nutritional value of their dishes.
Food Upcycling: Turning Surplus into Profit
Food upcycling is another sustainable practice that the Pacojet excels in. Surplus ingredients, whether it’s seasonal produce, fully ripe fruits or even overproduced baked goods, can be preserved in the pacotizing® beaker and later processed into unique creations. Examples include transforming leftover bread into chips or spreads, making flavourful concentrates, syrups and gels from the pulp and skins of fruits and vegetables, or using the outer leaves of red cabbage to create hummus. This not only reduces waste but also creates new revenue streams for restaurants, turning potential losses into profits.
Precise Portion Control and Reduced Overproduction
Another key feature of the Pacojet is its ability to provide precise portion control. Chefs can process exactly the amount they need, down to a tenth of a portion, ensuring that there is no overproduction. This precision not only prevents food waste but also helps maintain the quality and freshness of ingredients, as the remaining contents stay frozen in the pacotizing® beaker until needed.
Sustainable Shopping and Long-Term Preservation
The Pacojet also supports sustainable shopping practices. By allowing chefs to preserve market-fresh ingredients at their peak, Pacojet reduces the need for long transport routes and the associated environmental impact. Seasonal fruits, herbs and other ingredients can be immediately processed and frozen, ready to be used at a later date. This not only extends the life of the ingredients but also ensures that dishes can be served with the same vibrance and quality as if they were made from freshly harvested produce.
A New Era of Food Efficiency
For chefs and culinary professionals looking to embrace sustainability and food efficiency, the Pacojet is an indispensable addition to the kitchen. It’s not just about reducing waste — it’s about redefining how we think about food and the possibilities that lie within every ingredient. Whether it’s through innovative food upcycling techniques or precise portion control, the Pacojet empowers chefs to create unique, sustainable dishes that stand out on any menu.
When life gives you lemons
A perfect example of how Pacojet promotes food upcycling while saving on costs is the creation of lemon sorbet from leftover lemon peels:
Ingredients for 1kg of lemon sorbet
- 119g lemon concentrate from the Pacojet
- 536g water
- 202g sugar
- 143g lemon juice
Preparation of lemon concentrate with the Pacojet
- Pour ingredients into a pacotizing® beaker.
- Freeze at -20 °C for at least 24 hours.
- Pacotize® if necessary.
Cost of 1kg of lemon sorbet
Lemon concentrate from the Pacojet: €0.05
Water: €0.00
Sugar: €0.03
Lemon juice: €0.43
Total: €0.79
Purchasing 1kg of lemon sorbet: €3.56
Cost savings: €2.77, equivalent to 78%
Price references from metro.de
To discover more about Pacojet and how it can transform your kitchen into a model of sustainability and efficiency, visit the below links:
PACOJET INTERNATIONAL AG
Suurstoffi 14
6343 Rotkreuz
Switzerland
Web: pacojet.com
Tel: +41 58 510 67 00
Email: info@pacojet.com
Online Shop: pacojet.com/shop