The Benefits of Vacuum Packaging Food

What is vacuum packing and why should you consider investing in a vacuum packaging machine?

Restaurants and food service businesses are all under pressure to save costs and have less waste. The cost of produce and labour as well as deliveries and the pressure on the supply chain means looking for options. And vacuum packaging is one of those options to consider. Vacuum packing is another method of storing and preserving food which can help reduce operating costs without sacrificing food quality. A vacuum packaging machine is a device that removes air from a package before sealing safely.

Why should you consider vacuum packaging?

Extend The shelf life of food

Vacuum packaging helps to prolong the life of a variety of foods including fish, meat, fruit, vegetables, and processed food. Using Vacuum packaging you can preserve food products for up to 3-5 times longer than conventional storage methods. It reduces the growth of aerobic bacteria, mould and fungus by removing the oxygen to inhibit their growth cycle. Many foods can be stored for an extended period of time and processed foods can be easily transported over long distances with a lower risk of food spoilage.

Ensure food quality and improve food safety

When food comes into contact with air it undergoes oxidation. Vacuum packing can keep food safe and hygienic. Plus, vacuum packaging helps to keep moisture, dust and flies at bay. Best of all, foods with gravy can retain much of their freshness and original flavours. Also, cross-contamination can be avoided, when items like poultry products are hygienically sealed in a vacuum package. Food that is vacuum-sealed not only has protection against external elements but also tends to retain its quality, including the taste, aroma, texture, appearance as well as nutritional value.

Optimise storage and portion control

Food service operations need to have adequate storage space for keeping large quantities of ingredients. Therefore, vacuum packaging can potentially make the best use of storage space as all kinds of foods can be efficiently stacked together in bags, instead of using containers that will take up a lot of space. All in all, with a vacuum packaging machine, foods can be kept longer which results in better portion control as well as reduced food waste.

Professional presentation complying with HACCP standards

It is the latest processing technique used to ensure foods remain fresh and in the best condition. So due to hygiene and safety purposes, consumers tend to purchase vacuum-packed products, as vacuum packaging ensures the highest standard of food safety, freshness and flavour. Besides, most vacuum bags are transparent, allowing the buyers to check and see the foods that they are buying. Therefore, as a food manufacturer, it is important to get a vacuum packaging machine that is guaranteed safe and in compliance with the HACCP standards. In general, a vacuum packaging machine not only retains product quality but also helps to improve product presentation.

Ideal for sous-vide cooking

Sous Vide cooking is both a labour saver and a cost saver. Use Vacuum bags for sous-vide cooking, these are better suited than standard zip-lock bags as they do not have air trapped inside, which helps to prevent the food packaging from breaking, expanding or splitting during the sous-vide cooking process.

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