How to choose between vacuum and non-vacuum packaging
Food Properties
Foods that are easy to oxidize and deteriorate
such as meat, seafood, nuts, etc., they are easy to oxidize with oxygen in the air, resulting in deterioration and tastelessness. For this type of food, vacuum packaging is a better choice, it can effectively isolate the oxygen and extend the shelf life of food.
Need to keep the crispy food
like potato chips, crackers, etc., in order to maintain its crispy texture, usually filled with nitrogen and other inert gases in the form of packaging, which belongs to the broader sense of the non-vacuum packaging. Because if vacuum packaging, under pressure, these foods are easily crushed, affecting the taste and quality.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Most of the fresh fruits and vegetables still have respiration after picking, need a certain amount of oxygen to maintain life activities. If the use of vacuum packaging, will accelerate the aging and deterioration of fruits and vegetables due to the lack of oxygen, so the general use of non-vacuum packaging with permeable holes to ensure air circulation and extend the freshness period.
Storage requirements
tLong-term storage
If you need to store food for a longer period of time, such as a few months or even longer, vacuum packaging can better prevent the food from deteriorating and maintain the quality and nutrients of the food. For example, some dry goods, bacon, etc. using vacuum packaging, can be in a longer period of time does not deteriorate.
Short-term storage
For foods that will be consumed in the short term, such as bread, pastries, etc., non-vacuum packaging may be sufficient. These foods usually have a certain shelf life, in the short term will not be in contact with air and rapid deterioration, non-vacuum packaging can be convenient for consumers to access at any time.
Special environment storage
If the food needs to be stored in a harsh environment such as high temperature or high humidity, vacuum packaging can provide better protection. However, if it is stored in a refrigerated or frozen environment, some foods can be stored for a longer period of time even with non-vacuum packaging.
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