Reducing Oil Usage by up to 50% while Improving the Taste, Texture and quality of their fried food

With the disposal of fats, oils, and grease often posing a significant challenge, improper disposal can result in severe blockages, causing downtime and expensive repair bills. Even when disposed of correctly, the ongoing challenges and associated costs, such as purchasing new oil and ensuring sustainability, can still burden operators. As a result, exploring ways to manage the process before waste is generated can be key in addressing these challenges. Investing in oil filtration systems can help to save costs, reduce waste, and improve sustainability efforts. Whilst this technology has been around for several years, these systems are increasingly being seen as a crucial tool in commercial kitchens.

Valentine & Cuisinequip is the exclusive UK distributors for the VITO range of oil filtration equipment, and VITO’s portfolio of products can significantly extend the life of cooking oil. This not only ensures consistent quality in fried food but also contributes to cost savings by reducing oil waste.

The VITO systems, which operate without the need for chemicals, use biodegradable and food-safe filters, which aligns with the industry’s growing emphasis on sustainability. The design of the equipment also prioritises safety, as operators don’t need to come into direct contact with hot oil, reducing the risk of burns and injuries. When selecting grease management solutions, operators can overlook the longer-term benefits in terms of costs and environmental impact of the equipment they choose. It’s easy to focus on the initial outlay without considering how these choices affect overall efficiency, waste reduction, and the sustainability of their operations.

Frequent oil replacement increases waste, leading to higher costs and a bigger environmental footprint. One way to help tackle the frequency at which cooking oil is disposed of is to consider ways to test & extend its life, the VITO range of oil filtration equipment can do exactly this. The VITO systems enable operators to micro filter their cooking oil, improving the taste, texture, and quality of their fried food, while extending the life of the oil and significantly reducing waste. VITO equipment removes harmful carbon and food particles from the oil, slowing down the degradation process. This results in operators reducing oil usage by up to 50%, ultimately cutting costs and promoting sustainability by decreasing the carbon footprint of the kitchen.

Building on this innovation, the VITO VM is now also available as a cordless, battery-powered solution. The new VITO VM Battery offers enhanced mobility and flexibility, making it ideal for kitchens without direct access to power or those requiring greater access across multiple fryers.

Powered by an interchangeable 18V battery, the unit can deliver multiple filtration cycles per charge, enabling efficient, high-quality oil filtration without being tied to a power outlet. Maintaining the same trusted performance, the system automatically filters hot oil in just a few minutes, removing suspended particles and bitter substances without the need for supervision, before shutting off once the cycle is complete.

The cloud platform, VITOconnect, offers a higher level of control, allowing operators to monitor oil filtration cycles in real-time, set target goals, and receive custom alerts if the filtration target isn’t met. This enables kitchens to track oil quality with great accuracy, improving both operational procedures and the return on investment by ensuring that oil lasts longer and waste is minimised. For larger sites or those with multiple fryers, the VITO X Series offers an even more efficient solution by automating the oil removal process with a vacuum extraction system, making it safer and easier to manage oil without the risk of operator injury.

Additionally, the handheld VITO FT Connect empowers kitchen teams to make quick, data-driven decisions on oil quality, using instant Total Polar Material (TPM) analysis, the industry gold standard for measuring oil degradation. Providing real-time TPM percentage readouts, VITO FT Connect uses a visual three-colour traffic light system to give chefs a clear, instant signal on whether to continue using the existing oil or replace it.

Capable of monitoring up to 12 fryers per device, measurements are automatically uploaded and stored via Bluetooth, generating HACCP-compliant reports that support internal management and external audits, and remove the need for time-consuming paper-based logs. Fully IP67-rated (dust and water resistant), the FT Connect operates across a wide temperature range (50°–200°C) and includes a rechargeable battery.

Investing in technology such as VITO oil filtration provides a sustainable, cost-effective way to reduce waste, improve food consistency, and enhance operational efficiency, ultimately leading to better results for the business, the environment, and the bottom line.

For more information on the Vito range, please visit www.valentinefryers.com.