Cooking with gas is a much easier and more productive tool to use in the food industry. Whether you are using small or large restaurant equipment, cooking with gas helps to provide more heat than electricity can. Using gas instead of electricity can be a much cheaper option for your restaurant but the main question to ask is, what type of gas should you use? When it comes to selecting which gas to use it is important to learn about the two different options you can choose between: natural gas and propane. This blog post will be all about the differences between the two gas’s so that you can decide which gas is best for your kitchen.
Propane is extracted from crude oil and petroleum gas during their refinement process. This fuel can be stored in large cylinders or in bulk tanks. These tanks can be refilled, and supplier or delivery systems are available. Propane is mostly used now in smaller towns and is also widely used within Mexico.
Natural gas is primarily composed of methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and other elements. It is extracted from the ground and is one of the cleaner nonrenewable fossil fuels available. It has now become readily available within the United States. Natural gas is often the more affordable and cost-effective choice. This is because it goes through fewer refinements, streamlining the process it takes to go from the ground to your restaurant.
Cook Differences:
Because propane has a higher BTU rating than natural gas, propane tends to heat faster and use less fuel when compared to the same task performed with natural gas. However, most observable cooking differences between propane and natural gas depend on the equipment you are using. Your equipment’s BTU output limits your heat while cooking, so be sure to know your appliance’s specifications if you are looking for a specific BTU rating to prepare dishes.
To ensure that your fuel safely burns to produce the heat you need, it is imperative that you select a piece of equipment that is designed to work with the fuel of your choice. If you need to change fuels after purchasing equipment, you can save the cost of replacing your appliances by instead buying a conversion kit from each unit’s manufacturer.
Both natural gas and propane are powerful energy sources for cooking that could save money for your foodservice business. Hopefully now it will be easier for you to decide which gas is best for your commercial kitchen.
