There has never been a better time to explore our range of food handling gloves. The return of The Bear, the award-winning television series following a young chef, has thrust the food industry into the spotlight. Accordingly, a surge of interest in chef and food preparation content saw it trend across social media. From Michelin star chefs to street food vendors, many of whom choose to wear gloves at work. In this blog, we will round up which gloves are best for food handling.
There are a range of environments that might require you to wear food safe gloves. Maintaining high standards of hygiene and protection is paramount for people working across the food industry. Whether you make, serve or sell, it is equally important to use gloves for food handling. Our gloves can be trusted by top restaurant chefs, bakery and deli workers to those serving food in the NHS.
What to Look For in Food Handling Gloves
Materials
The best food handling gloves for use in the kitchen are nitrile and vinyl. While our range is extensive, these are the two main types of materials for food safe use. They are both tight-fitting and thus ideal for prepping food because they allow you to easily grip your knife. This makes them ideal for cutting, chopping and even complex knifework. Some of our gloves offer added control with texture for advanced gripping action.
What’s more, if you are allergic to latex, then nitrile and vinyl are perfect alternatives. If you have sensitive skin, choosing a synthetic alternative reduces the risk of hypersensitivity and allergic reactions. Both are powder-free which also offers reduced chance of cross-contamination.
Strength
Rest assured that strength and quality standards are maintained across the range. The weight of the food safe glove will depend on its intended use.
Vinyl gloves are generally thinner and more affordable, while still offering comfort, strength and dexterity. So, if you are looking for a smart choice in the current economy, vinyl gloves are a great option. Value food handling gloves are perfect for environments such as delis and bakeries.
On the other hand, nitrile gloves are thicker and premium quality if you require more puncture or tear resistance. Highly resistant to animal fats, oils, grease and chemicals, they also offer further protection from heat. Well suited to kitchen environments, nitrile gloves are strong, durable yet still skin friendly.
Quality Assurance
Regardless of which material option you choose, all our gloves offer a long shelf life of up to three years. They are also manufactured in accordance with food contact materials regulations. As such, the gloves we offer are food approval grade EC1935/2004, or European standard EN1186 which certifies them for use with food. When ensuring food is protected against contamination, wearing the appropriate disposable food service gloves is an easy win.
Which Food Handling Gloves are Right for Me?
Now that we have discussed the key features of the best food safe gloves, we’ll highlight which of those sold here at Easy Gloves are best for a range of food handling.
Classic Blue Food Gloves
We recommend: Aurelia Gloves Robust – Blue nitrile Gloves – Powder Free
While we offer a range of colour options, blue is the industry standard colour for use in catering environments. The reason for this is blue gloves offer greater traceability for the food industry: blue is the least present colour in food.
Black Food Safe Gloves
We recommend: Aurelia Gloves Bold – Black nitrile Gloves – Powder Free
If looking stylish is important to you, the Aurelia Gloves come in black, to match your food safe gloves to your style. Great if you serve food to the general public or make food related videos. Even better when paired with the Service Works range of hospitality workwear. They offer a classic range of trade chef trousers and jackets with a contemporary streetwear look.
Value Gloves
We recommend: Aurelia Gloves Delight – Clear vinyl Gloves – Powder Free
Combining protection and value, these smooth-finish gloves are constructed seamlessly for better comfort, strength and fingertip dexterity. Aurelia is a high-quality brand offering you with smart choice at economical prices. Excellent gloves for serving food.
Heavy Duty Gloves
We recommend: Aurelia Gloves in Ignite Orange – Heavy Duty nitrile – Powder Free
Nitrile gloves offer a better resistance to oils, acids and grease than latex gloves. These extra strong nitrile gloves are thick, dependable and tear resistant. All while offering the necessary flexibility for comfort and dexterity, even during extended use.
Sustainable Single Use Gloves
We recommend: Profence Biodegradable – Nitrile Gloves – Powder Free
In 2023, sustainable options have never been more in vogue. These offer the best option if you require single use gloves without the use of latex. The perfect single use glove if you are concerned about the environment.
Powdered Food Safe Gloves
We recommend: Shield GD11 Blue Vinyl Gloves – Powdered
Most food safe gloves are offered powder-free to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. However, there are some which are produced specifically for food preparation. Powdered gloves make putting them on easier and absorb perspiration. So, this option allows your hands to stay dry even in the heat of the kitchen.
How to Choose the Best Gloves for Handling Food
The food handling gloves here at Easy Gloves offer protection from contamination, resistance to tears and burns, comfort and affordability. Our unrivalled range of materials, colours, strength and grip will suit all your needs. Choosing the right option can help you perform to the highest standards; much like trendy chef, Carmen, from The Bear.
We hope that this guide has given you a clearer idea of our range of food safe gloves. Furthermore, which option will be the ideal choice for you. If you wish to view our full range of gloves for food service workers, please check out our food preparation, production and serving categories.
