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13% OFFOmcan 9.5 L/2.5 Gallon Manual Orange Plastic Salad Spinner With Brake
SKU#: 12000-812Special Price USD $155.99 Regular Price USD $179.27
13% OFFOmcan 19 L/5 Gallon Manual Orange Plastic Salad Spinner
SKU#: 12000-103Special Price USD $159.99 Regular Price USD $183.91
A must-have item for any food establishment serving salads! Use our lettuce dryers to pre-package lettuce at your grocery store or use them to ensure you are serving fresh, crispy lettuce at your deli, café, or restaurant! Zanduco carries salad spinners that are able to dry up to 8 heads of lettuce at one time! A salad spinner can be used to dry various vegetables, not just lettuce! Trust high-quality brands like Hobart, Omcan, and Dynamic to satisfy your kitchen needs and check out their lettuce dryers now!
Frequently Asked Questions
What capacity lettuce dryer works for a salad bar?
Match capacity to daily greens prep. Lettuce dryer units in the 5-gallon range work for small restaurants, while 20-gallon and larger lettuce dryer machines handle salad bars, hotels, and high-volume cafeterias.
How much faster is a commercial lettuce dryer than towel drying?
A commercial lettuce dryer dries 5 to 20 pounds of greens in under a minute, compared to 10 minutes or more by hand. The labor savings alone justify the equipment for any salad-heavy operation.
Which type of lettuce dryer works best for delicate greens?
Lettuce dryer machines with adjustable speed work best for delicate greens like baby spinach, arugula, and herbs. Lower speeds prevent bruising while still removing surface water effectively.
Are floor or tabletop lettuce dryer units better for restaurants?
Tabletop lettuce dryer units work for small restaurants and salad bars. Floor-standing models handle higher volumes for catering operations and institutional kitchens. Match capacity to your daily greens throughput.
Can a lettuce dryer be used for fruits and vegetables besides greens?
Yes. A commercial lettuce dryer also dries herbs, berries, mushrooms, and other delicate produce after washing. Drier produce stores longer and dresses better, which matters across the entire prep workflow with Vegetable Choppers & Slicers.
Do lettuce dryer machines reduce food waste?
Yes. Properly dried greens last days longer in storage than wet greens, which break down quickly. A commercial lettuce dryer pays for itself through reduced spoilage in salad-heavy menus alone.
Should a lettuce dryer be used before or after washing?
After washing. The lettuce dryer removes the water left after washing, ensuring dressings cling to leaves instead of being diluted. Always wash greens first, then spin dry just before service or storage.
