The dimensions of aluminum gastronorm dishes
The reference dimension is GN 1/1, which is the basic unit with a dimension of 530x325 mm.
This basic "unit" is then divided and subdivided to obtain the sub-sizes.
To summarize the possible dimensions for gastronorm dishes, which are:
GN 2/1 530 x 650 mm
GN 1/1 530 x 325 mm
GN 2/3 352 x 325 mm
GN 1/2 265 x 325 mm
GN 1/3 176 x 325 mm
GN 2/4 530 x 162 mm
GN 1/4 265 x 162 mm
GN 1/6 176 x 162 mm
GN 1/9 176 x 108 mm
GN 2/8 132 x 325 mm
GN 1/8 132 x 162 mm
GN 1/12 88 x 162 mm
GN 2/24 132 x 108 mm
GN 1/18 88 x 108 mm
The most common depths are 200, 150, 100, 65, 40, 20 mm.
Depths vary depending on the manufacturer, but this does not impact the dimensional standard of the tray or dish.
Is aluminium eco-friendly?
Yes, your aluminum gastronorm dish is infinitely recyclable. The only challenge lies in its recycling, which requires the implementation of appropriate recycling bins for its collection. If your gastronorm dish ends up in the regular waste stream, it has a very high chance of never being recycled. The conclusion is simple: sort your waste, especially aluminum !
Cold and hot food delivery in a central kitchen
The GN aluminum dish is oven-safe and can be reheated. The heat-sealable PP tray, which withstands temperatures from -20°C to +130°C, can be sealed with film to store, transport, and reheat portioned meals for canteens, nursing homes, hospitals, and meal trays.
Can you put an aluminum gastronorm dish in the microwave?
Yes it is possible, our gastronorm aluminum dishes, once packaged, can withstand microwave waves by simply following a few guidelines:
1 - Remove the metal lid from the aluminum gastronorm dish before use.
2 - Place the aluminum gastronorm dish in the center of the turntable in the microwave. Note that for metal turntables, it is absolutely essential to place a ceramic or glass plate under the dish.
3 - The gastronorm dish must under no circumstances touch the walls of the microwave (minimum distance 2 cm)
4 - Only put one aluminum gastronorm dish in the microwave at a time .
Gastronorm aluminum dishes and food contact
Aluminum is the most hygienic container for food contact, just like stainless steel. There is no risk of migration (as can happen with certain plastics) of the container material into the food. It is therefore one of the safest containers for contact with hot or cold foods.