Infinity Fryers, a member of AFE, is underway to introduce its revamped line of energy-saving, high-output fryers by the end of this month. Mitch Cohen, AFE's VP of Cooking System Sales, who has led Infinity's U.S. field testing and product development process, noted that the company's equipment offers several cost-reducing critical advantages over traditional fryers.

"Because Infinity Fryers have been designed to operate more efficiently than competitive units, they use less oil to prepare equivalent amounts of food. Less oil, faster cooking and reheating times mean reduced energy use and hard-to-dispose-of waste," Cohen explained. "In addition, Infinity Fryers are easier to filter, requiring neither powder or paper, which makes it easier and safer for staff to keep frying oil clean."

Capable of matching a conventional 50-lbs. fryer's output with just 32 lbs. of oil, and preparing all types of foods from french fries to hand-breaded appetizers, Infinity fryers are designed for use in high-volume QSR units and large non-commercial foodservice programs such as school districts. With some multi-unit restaurants already paying more than $1.50 a therm for energy, Infinity's Energy Star-rated gas fryers provide category-leading cost savings, as well as unsurpassed performance. One other unique advantage offered by Infinity's news fryers, according to Cohen, is their ability to prepare foods lower in free fatty acids (or trans fats), giving end-users the option of serving more healthful fried foods. "The key to doing this is the Infinity models' capability of keeping properly filtered oil from breaking down longer," he related.

Infinity's field-tested fryers can produce fresher -tasting, better-quality fried foods

Other improvements to Infinity fryers developed over a full year of U.S. field testing include the addition of a removable tray set 1/8" above the fry tank bottom that keeps breading or other organic sediment from becoming hot enough to scorch cooking oil. All Infinity models also now have repositioned oil intakes and higher-horsepower oil pumps that can cleanse fry tanks of particulates in under three minutes. "This feature helps operators filter their fryers conveniently two or three times a day, ensuring fresher-tasting, better-quality fried foods," Cohen pointed out.

Infinity fryers will also come to market with specially designed new controllers that provide more precise temperature settings. All models are covered by a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, and spec sheets and other product information are available on the Infinity web site. (www.infinityfryers.com)

"We see the new fryers from Infinity as further demonstrating Aga Foodservice Equipment's approach to market: to offer highly efficient and innovative kitchen equipment that combines cost savings, unmatched performance, environmental protection and long-term reliability," Cohen advised.

For more information, visit Infinity Fryer's web site at www.infinityfryers.com