Choosing packages for the vacuum packer

Currently, vacuum packers are used not only in food production, but also in ordinary households. They are indispensable for those people who cook a lot and make supplies. This device has many advantages, however, it requires consumables - bags or films.

Packing bags belong to the group of materials that are used to ensure the safety of products or goods. They must comply with hygienic and environmental standards, be durable, comfortable and functional. As a rule, they are intended for food products, but, in fact, are universal. A reliable bag is made of several protective, water-repellent and adhesive layers. Usually there are 5, but may be less depending on the properties of the contents and the conditions of sealing. Bags are made of polyethylene, polyacetate, as well as other materials with good performance and reasonable cost.

In addition to compliance with the device used, you must pay attention to the manufacturer. Products must be approved by a number of countries (EU, USA, South Korea, Japan) and certified - this is proof of safety and the absence of harmful substances (including bisphenol A). Sealed products should not deteriorate from high temperature, if necessary, you can use two- or three-layer packages (for example, from lavsan).

Today, the advantages of vacuum bags compared to conventional packaging or packaging are obvious to everyone. Among them, a number of characteristics can be distinguished.

• Tightness. The lack of the possibility of oxygen, micro droplets of water and other factors that can accelerate spoilage of products, increases their shelf life.
• Saving properties. Packaging serves as a barrier to the environment, therefore, the contents are protected from premature loss of presentation (weaving of slices, drying and other).
• Improving the palatability of food. Some meat or fish dishes are pickled faster in a vacuum, and fruits ripen better and retain vitamins.
• Compactness. The packages themselves take up little space and save space both in conventional refrigerators and cabinets, as well as on trading floors.
• Ability to view content. Transparent packaging allows you to view the contents, to ensure its safety and attractiveness.
• Ease of use. For this, special skills are not needed, just study the instructions from the manufacturer.
• Availability. Consumables are often sold with vacuum packers, and can also be purchased or ordered separately. A large selection of varieties and prices makes it possible to choose the best option.

At the same time, it should be understood that film packaging is still does not withstand shock or other strong mechanical impact. The contents may wrinkle not only during storage, but also during the evacuation process. The use of different packaging techniques can partially prevent this.

Vacuum packaging is widely used in food factories, in supermarkets, restaurants and Cafe, since it is in these organizations that it is necessary to take special care of the safety of products. A vacuum will be useful and at homeespecially if they like to cook and use time as efficiently as possible. In accordance with the purpose, volume and type of products should be selected and the device - professional or domestic.

Depending on the type of vacuum packer used certain consumables. For tubeless device double-sided products are suitable. The inner side in this case will be corrugated, with extruded cells that increase strength and guarantee the removal of all air through the channels formed between the bulges. Usually they are sold with the device.

For chamber vacuum different packages are suitable - including smooth ones, which are also cheaper. Instead, you can use containers or substrates, dragging the film. In this way, liquids and products with complex structures can be packaged.

Vacuum packaging may not be automatic, but mechanically - using a simple device, which is a hand pump. He needs special packages with a valve that serves to pump air and is closed by a plug. The main advantage here is the low cost.

As a consumable for vacuum cleaners, you can consider:

• standard packages that are sold in packages;
• film - in fact, it is a sleeve of a certain width, rolled up into a roll.

It is believed that the use of standard packages is more wasteful, as they are not always fully utilized, and space remains. To minimize losses, you need to carefully consider the selection. The film is practical in that it can be measured to the desired volume, saving money on the purchase. The sleeve easily turns into a bag - for this, you just need to seal one of the free edges.

Packages may vary in density. - similar information is indicated on the label.It is necessary to pay attention to this figure when the purpose of the package is known exactly. For example, 60 microns is suitable for fillets, but if we are talking about meat with bones, it is better to take 100 or 120 microns. When packing items with sharp or protruding parts, a sealant can be used.

Depending on the goals and volumes of the products, the size of the film or bags is selected (in this case, a small margin must be taken into account). Practice shows that containers with average parameters are the most popular, but in order to work with vacuum packaging most efficiently, it is better to form a kit for different occasions. The width of the package should not exceed the length of the heating element of the sealer. For household models, it usually does not exceed 30 cm, for industrial - up to 60 cm.

Use cases for bags and other packaging materials are usually specified by the manufacturer.

1. Freezing. Products packaged in this way take up little space in the freezer and do not experience much impact while maintaining their properties.
2. Storage. Without exposure to oxygen, humidity, bacteria, insects and other environmental conditions, any products are stored longer. This applies not only to perishable, but also bulk products (sugar, cereals, coffee, tea). The packages can accommodate both raw and boiled vegetables, meat and other products.
3. Pickling. Under vacuum, this process takes from several minutes to half an hour. At the same time, quality and taste are noticeably improved.
4. Microwave heating and thawing. This can be done directly in the package, which guarantees convenience, hygiene and speed.
5. Pasteurization, sterilization, Sous vide cooking. All these methods allow the preparation of products under vacuum directly in the package (in the bag). A feature is the constant temperature control within 55-60 degrees for several hours. By pasteurization, you can find tables with the ratio of products, time and temperature. "Su-view" allows you to cook food evenly, while maintaining the original juiciness and taste.

Vacuum packaging bags can be safely used for storage and transportation of non-food products. They most often place objects that require careful handling or are of special value - computer parts, documents, jewelry, art objects and much more.

The following video provides an overview of Tinton quality vacuum packs.