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Erlanger-based AquiSense Technologies collaborates with Distform S.L. for award-winning food protection


Erlanger-based AquiSense Technologies has announced a commercial collaboration with Distform S.L. on their prominent product line of MyChef combi ovens.

The oven combines dry heat and steam and is endorsed by many renowned chefs. AquiSense’s PearlAqua Micro has been integrated into the MyChef oven for disinfection of the steam vapor. The addition of the PearlAqua Micro provides an enhanced level of protection against pathogens that affect food quality and safety. The PearlAqua Micro utilizes advanced UV-C LED technology and is the world’s smallest UV disinfection system.

AquiSense’s PearlAqua Micro

The MyChef ovens offer accurate controlled climates, including customizable humidity, airflow and multiple phases. MyChef ovens are the only such products to offer a completely disinfected vapor thanks to the integration of UV technology from AquiSense. The UV technology used in the MyChef line has added Distform, the Innovation Smart Label by HOST Milano 2017.

“We are very pleased that Distform has chosen to integrate the PearlAqua Micro into its MyChef professional combi ovens,” said Thomas Arnold, AquiSense European sales director. “We believe that this represents the largest scale deployment of UV-C LED water-treatment technology integrated wholly into a commercial product to date,” Arnold said. “Distform is known as a leading-edge technology innovator in the gastronomy sector, and we believe their choice reaffirms their commitment to technology innovation.”

“We are excited to announce the integration of this innovative UV-C LED system within our MyChef product lines,” said Albert Torne, Distform R&D director. “The PearlAqua Micro was extensively tested during the evaluation stage and we were impressed with the capabilities of this technology and look forward to working with AquiSense to further enhance food safety.”

AquiSense Technologies, based in Erlanger, is the global leader in UV-C LED systems design and manufacture. They work with leading LED manufacturers to evaluate their devices and then design efficient disinfection products. Using a combination of patented technology and in-depth know-how, AquiSense integrates LED devices into products that solve real world problems in water, air, and surface applications.

Distform has been a leader for more than 25 years in the manufacture of equipment and machinery for professional kitchens.

For more information about MyChef, visit its website.


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