Vacuum Packing Machine = Longer Shelf Life For Food

If you have never heard of vacuum packing before, it is a process where you remove all the air inside a vacuum bag or vacuum container with your food inside it so as to slow down the deterioration process so that you can store them 5 times longer without using any chemicals whatsoever. This is usually done with the help of a vacuum packing machine and it is basically all about protecting and preventing the food from getting in contact with oxygen which is the main reason why foods can get rotten if you do not store them well.

Indeed, the purpose of having a vacuum packing machine is to removes the air out of the specially designed vacuum bag or vacuum container so as to form an oxygen free zone that keeps the air out completely. By using this storage method, you can increase the shelf life of your food by up to 5 times longer. For example, you can store raw meat for up to 9 days and fresh salads for 14 days! This is a very convenient way of storing your food especially if you only do you shopping once a week.

There are many different types and models of vacuum packing machines you can choose from where the smaller models are great for quality domestic food storage while the larger models are perfect for fulfilling big-scale vacuum packing needs. If you plan to use them for your business such as in a restaurant, be sure to choose the ones that are made of stainless steel body so that they can easily withstand the hostile conditions in the kitchen.

There are basically two different types of vacuum packaging machine that you can find in the market. The first type is where you have to place the entire bag and its contents inside the machine to get it packed. They are also known as vacuum chamber machines. The second type is where only one end of the bag is fitted to the machine and they are usually called external bag machines. The latter is usually cheaper as the former is more suitable for large scale food packaging.

The way how an external bag vacuum packing machine works is quite simple. First of all, the vacuum bag is clamped under the lid of the machine. The air is then extracted using an electric pump and the bag is then heat sealed. Depending on what model you’re using, the whole process can be manually (by pressing a switch) or totally automatic. Once the seal has been made, the lid of the machine is lifted and you can remove the sealed bag.

Although vacuum packing machine requires minimal maintenance, it is important that you take care and clean it thoroughly each time you use it. For example, if you just finished packing raw meat and you plan to pack some ready-to-eat food such as soups or sauces next, you will definitely need to clean it first. Why? Because not doing so will allow the harmful bacteria from the raw meat to transfer to your ready-to-eat food and we all know that bacteria can spread real quick… thus the food is not longer safe for consumption.

Besides food packaging, vacuum packing machines are also quite widely used in medical profession and any other hygienic establishment. Before you decide to buy one for all your food storage needs, make sure that is made of quality components and that it has useful features such as durable high production home vacuum sealer, impulse sealing system and steel heat bar for wet and moisture sealing. Also make sure that it is quick and easy to work with. A reliable machine can last for many years if you take good care of it.