Ever wonder what happens to all the fats, oils, and grease used in restaurants?
Buckle up, as we, Matt and Paul - industry insiders - share intriguing insights from our days working at a used cooking oil recycler and collecting grease from restaurants. We'll explore the art of delivering fresh vegetable oil directly to a restaurant's fryer and the fascinating world of vacuum trucks in the oil industry. We'll explore the dominance of soybean and canola oil in North America, the widespread use of palm oil in Asia, and the vital role of olive oil in Mediterranean cuisine. We wrap up the episode by examining the future of the fast-food industry and its evolving grease management strategies. Learn how AI technology is revolutionizing the ordering process and how robots are assisting with food preparation.
Whether you're a food enthusiast curious about the products you consume or a sustainability advocate interested in learning about the circular economy, this podcast will have something for you. So tune in, learn, and let's start some robust discussions about fat!
In this episode:
- Matt and Paul’s background in restaurant services and oil usage
- Cleaning and maintaining fryers in restaurants
- Cooking oils like peanut oil and allergies
- Energy prices and used cooking oil
- Grease management in restaurant services
- How a grease trap works
- Preventing slips and falls in restaurants
- The importance of interceptor pumping & timely inspections
- Grease handling in restaurants
- Insights into the circular fats, oils, grease economy
The Fat Guys Podcast is powered by Evergreen Grease. Founded in Adrian, Michigan, in the mid-1990s, the company processes used cooking oil, along with other Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) that can be used for renewable fuel production like biodiesel, a renewable, clean-burning diesel fuel alternative. By partnering with Evergreen, you are making a commitment to your daily operations and the environment. With long-tenured employees who live and work locally, we pride ourselves on anticipating our customers’ needs while upholding our founder's values.
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