Prince Castle Gives You the Choice in Toasting Radiant Toasting Contact Toasting Definition Method of heating bread products using infrared radiant heat to remove moisture and dry the bread out, thereby producing a crunchy, traditional-style toast. Method of heating bread products by direct contact with a heated surface. Also known as “bread grilling,” this process carmelizes sugars on the open face of the bun. Benefits Quickly produces hot toasted breads. Improves product taste and appearance. Precision time and temperature controls provide consistent results. Increases operator safety Improves kitchen operations with clean, simple and reliable designs Produces warm, carmelized toast without drying out the bread. Bread is hot and moist with a “fresh out of the oven” presentation. Carmelization toasts only the surface of the bread, forming a coating that protects the bread from the juices and condiments that can cause soggy, unattractive bread when not carmelized. Consistent bun-to-bun grilling eliminates flavor transfer and uneven toasting commonly found with manual toasting on griddles, hotplates and grills. Bread Types White, wheat or rye breakfast toast Traditional sandwich toast English muffins and other specialty breads Bagels Tortillas Burger buns Specialty buns Sourdough bread Pitas and tortillas Bagels User Profiles Hotel buffets Sandwich and snack shops Quick-service operations Institutional feeders Casual and fine dining restaurants Coffee and bagel shops Cafeterias Quick-service, fast food chains Full-service, casual and fine dining Institutional feeders Specialty concept restaurants Hotels Supermarket and convenience store delis Kiosks