Why Vacuum Package Food - The Basics of Vacuum Packaging

August 31, 2022

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Food Service Operators are facing more challenges than ever. Labor shortages, rising food costs and supply chain Issues can make service operations a daily struggle. Vacuum Packaging is one easy-to-implement solution to help control  costs, do more with less labor and keep operations running smoothly. 

 

First, let’s review what Vacuum Packaging is.

 

Vacuum Packaging is a method of packaging that can remove up to 99.8% of oxygen from a bag. Using a professional chamber vacuum sealer from Henkelman, simply package your product in a vacuum bag. Place the bag in the vacuum chamber with the opening of the bag over the seal bar. Close the lid and the vacuum machine will extract the air and  securely seal the bag when complete. 

 

Don’t go anywhere yet, this simple process has many useful benefits.

 

1 STORAGE CONTROL

By removing air from your product and reducing bacterial growth, you are able to greatly extend the shelf life of your food products.  This allows you to purchase larger quantities of product and be more flexible in creating your menus.

 

2 FOOD QUALITY

Vacuum packaging ensures the preservation of freshness, flavor, aromas and nutritional value. Furthermore, less weight is lost, no freezer burn, dehydration nor mold will occur.

 

3 WORKFLOW

Vacuum packaging is beneficial for your kitchen logistics. Pre-packaging and portioning during quiet hours reduces stress during busier times, and helps manage the unexpected with reduced labor.

 

4 FOOD SAFETY & HYGIENE

Working with vacuum sealers allows you to meet the mandatory safety regulations. Once packaged the products are safe, secure and tamperproof

 

5 FOOD WASTE

By keeping food fresh and safe longer, Vacuum Packaging will reduce or even eliminate waste.

 

Vacuum Packaging is essential in the  prep, cook, chill, package, store, re-therm & serve process and  works great in partnership with other foodservice equipment. including Combi Ovens, blast chillers, food  processors and sous vide circulators to name a few.

 

As you can see, Vacuum Packaging provides a Great ROI! The result is a smaller footprint with reduced labor while consistently producing a higher quality product.

 

Ask our experts with test kitchens around the country to learn how vacuum packaging can immediately help your operation. 

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