What can you do with a vacumizer?

If you are looking for ways to keep your food fresh longer, then a vacuuming machine might be the solution for you. With this machine, you can keep your food longer and prevent it from spoiling.

You can vacuum-pack different types of food, such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruits and even soups and sauces. Vacuum packaging food can help extend shelf life, preserve flavor and reduce food waste.

What is a vacuum packaging machine?

A vacumizing machine is a kitchen appliance used to keep food fresh longer and prevent food waste. The device works by removing air from the package, slowing the growth of bacteria and mold. As a result, food keeps longer and retains its flavor and nutrients. Vacuum sealers are often used in the hospitality industry, butcher shops, fish stores and supermarkets to keep food fresh for longer. Home consumers are also increasingly using vacumizers to preserve and marinate food and prepare meals.

How does a vacuum packaging machine work?

A vacuum machine works by removing the air from the food packaging, so that it keeps it longer. The device usually consists of a vacuum chamber and a sealer. First of all, the food is placed in the vacuum chamber. The vacuum pump is then set in operation, which sucks the air from the package. This creates a vacuum in the package and the air is removed. The sealer is then used to close the package.

What all can you vacuum?

With a vacuuming machine you can pack different types of food. This keeps the food fresh for longer and you can store it without spoiling it. Some examples of food that you can vacuum are:

Meat: raw meat such as beef, pork, chicken, fish and cooked meat

Vegetables: fresh vegetables such as lettuce, carrots, broccoli and green beans

Fruit: Ripe fruit such as apples, pears and berries

Cheese: hard cheeses like Gouda and cheddar

Coffee beans and loose tea

Why vacuum food?

With a vacuuming machine you can pack a lot of different food. A few reasons have already passed why you would vacuum food. There are therefore several benefits to vacuuming your food. These are listed below.

Extends the shelf life of food and prevents food waste

Retains the taste and texture of food

Preserves nutrients ideal for preparing meals in advance, sous-vide cooking and storing food in the freezer

Helps with organizing the refrigerator and freezer by taking less space than traditionally packaged foods

What should you not vacuum?

Ultimately, not everything can be done in the vacuum machine. There are some foods that you should not vacuum due to health risks or loss of quality. So before you get started, it is wise not to use the food below.

Soft fruit: soft fruit such as strawberries, raspberries and blackberries can crush through the vacuum suction power and thereby damage

Mushrooms are porous and can lose their structure through vacuuming

Fresh garlic naturally contains bacteria that can grow under oxygen -free conditions

Cooked eggs in a vacuum machine can get too much pressure, so that the eggs can crack and there may be dangerous bacteria

Carbonated drink in a vacuum packaging can ensure that the bottle or the can is bursting and the drink is lost

How long does vacuum-packed food stay good?

Vacuum packaged food generally stays good for longer than non-vacuum packaged food. However, the exact shelf life depends on various factors, such as the type of food, the temperature and the circumstances in which it is stored. For example, it is advisable to keep meat under 4 degrees Celsius to prevent the growth of bacteria. It must also be stored in a dry place and the package must be protected against light and air. In general, vacuum-packed food remains good for up to 5 times longer than non-vacuum packaged food. For example, you can store vacuum packaged cheese for up to 2 months in the refrigerator, while non-vacuum-packaged cheese stays good for a few weeks.

Vacuum rollers

Vacuum rollers are essential when using a vacuum packaging machine. The use of vacuum rollers removes the air from the package, giving bacteria and mold no chance to develop. Rolls are available in different sizes and thicknesses, depending on the size of the food being packed. It is important to use high-quality vacuum rollers to get the best results. Inexpensive rolls can lead to leaks, causing the food to spoil.When purchasing, also pay attention to the thickness of the rolls. Thicker rolls offer more protection and are suitable for food that needs to be stored longer.

Brands of vacuum packers

Popular among vacumizers is the brand FoodSaver. With the vacumizing machine from FoodSaver you ensure that your food can be kept up to 5 times longer! With this, you can prevent food waste and contribute to a better environment. Because you throw away less food, it also saves you money. The vacuum packers of FoodSaver have a stylish design and are easy to use. The compact unit provides tightly sealed packaging and works fast, too! It packs both dry and moist foods. In addition, the brands Espressions, Gefu and Wartmann also in the range of Cookinglife.

With a vacuuming machine you can pack food vacuum. This way there is no air, so you can keep it longer. A vacuuming machine is also useful if you want to prepare and freeze meals in advance. In this way the food stays fresh and retains its taste and nutrients.

By packaging the food vacuum, you prevent freezing fire from being created. This is drying out and discoloring food due to air exposure in the freezer.

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