What is and how does a vacuum sealer work?

The vacuum packaging device has two basic functions - it sucks the air out of the plastic bag and seals the end of the package so that the food does not come into contact with the air. Thanks to this, products and dishes will stay fresh for a much longer time. This creates a vacuum. Such packaging significantly extends the shelf life of food, because aerobic bacteria are largely responsible for its spoilage. Another advantage of vacuum storage is that the taste of the food remains unchanged.

What are the advantages of vacuum food packaging?

The main advantages of vacuum food packaging include:

- Space-saving - Ordinary plastic food storage containers take up space in the refrigerator. Opening products in the fridge on saucers or plates wastes space. Vacuum-packed food takes up only as much space as the actual volume of the product.

- Extended shelf life - The vacuum can keep not only fresh, but even

taste and nutritional properties. Both dry and wet food can be stored - their shelf life can be extended up to eight times.

- No unpleasant odours in the fridge and cleanliness - thanks to vacuum-packed food, you don't have to worry about the smells mixing. Thanks to the vacuum sealer, you can tightly pack products that have a strong smell and thus prevent it from spreading.

Types of vacuum sealers

Edge vacuum sealer (external)- this is the most popular type. They take up relatively little space, making them extremely compact. They are perfect for home use. Vacuum sealer bag stays outside the machine and the air is removed from it by suction.

Chamber vacuum sealer - most often used for professional purposes: in processing plants, large stores or restaurants. They are equipped with a vacuum pump and are characterized by high efficiency. Chamber vacuum sealer gives the possibility of manual setting of parameters. There are many places where you can buy this type of device. However, always try to choose a trusted source of purchase. One such trusted source is Food Vacuum Sealers Australia - Australia's leading importer and distributor of quality food vacuum sealers, food vacuum sealer pre-made bags and roll film.