How Do You Preserve Food By Vacuum Packing?
Vacuum packing is a clean, safe and long-lasting method of preserving food. Vacuum-packed food stays fresh up to five times longer than frozen food, prevents freezer burn, and keeps the texture of the food consistent because microbes and bacteria cannot survive in an oxygen depleted environment. People who buy food in bulk or wish to keep foods fresh for long periods of time may consider vacuum packing to preserve their food. Depending on your needs and budget, there are several different kinds of vacuum packing equipment available. Manually operated vacuum packers are the cheapest type, but usually don’t remove air completely from the container. Automatic packers are more expensive, but also the most effective at removing air from the bag. Place food in bag or container. Automatic vacuum packers typically use bags, and manual typically use containers. Make sure the food is clean. Avoid filling the bag or container all the way up to the top, as the vacuum packer won’t be able to seal c
