INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE CONCEPT OF GASTRONOMY 4.0

Abstract

The Internet of Things is one of the concepts that has become increasingly popular in recent days. When viewed from a conceptual perspective, it can be said that this concept, which is expected to be usable in many sectors, also has various reflections in the gastronomy sector. Especially in these times when we feel the use of the internet in almost every area of ​​our lives, what can be done with the help of the internet attracts the attention of researchers. Thanks to this interest, the fact that the internet and different devices bring a new perspective to the gastronomy sector is revealed.
In this study, it is aimed to make a literature review on how and for what purposes the Internet of Things will be used in kitchens within the scope of Gastronomy 4.0 and what kind of benefits it will provide. The gastronomy sector is one of the important marketing tools for countries, societies and cultures. At this point, many meals are prepared in industrial kitchens every day in accordance with social and individual health conditions.
Thanks to the Internet of Things technology, being able to be informed about what is happening in the kitchen anywhere and at any time can enable the realization of the concept of sustainability, which is one of the most important problems of our day, by providing good menu planning and waste management, especially hygiene and food safety. With this concept, industrial kitchens can have the potential to reach a much better point within the framework of carbon footprint and water footprint.
In summary; It is seen that the concept of Gastronomy 4.0 is increasingly taking place in traditional food production points. However, with the possibilities of using the internet, smart devices can be found in many more places as production costs decrease. Although the Internet of Things technology is a new concept, it can serve useful functions in many points of the kitchen. In this study, the concept of the Internet of Things and the application areas of this concept in the kitchen were tried to be determined within the scope of Gastronomy 4.0. At this point, a literature review was made and a compilation was made. When it is necessary to monitor many devices in the kitchen remotely, being able to give some commands is important both in terms of profitability and sustainability. In the study, the concept of the Internet of Things and how it works are emphasized and current solutions are compiled with the possibilities of use in the kitchen.