Vacuum Sealers and Food Sealer

The science of food preservation is very common application in commercial and domestic kitchens. Enabling food to last longer without affecting its quality, looks and taste is something that is easily achievable with a food vacuum sealer. Essentially, a Foodsaver device is an extremely popular way of extending the life of food.

Vacuum packaging of food is a physical method of food preservation, where the air is removed from the package that the food is in, therefore the air is removed and bacteria cannot grow at the same rate as when air is present.

So how does a food packaging machine work? Firstly, the food to be packaged is placed in special vacuum pouches or food vacuum bags. The front of the bag is placed in the correct area of the vacuum machine and the appliance will suck the air out of the vacuum bag until the machine recognises the air pressure has reached the cut off point. The machine then uses a vacuum sealer and seals the bag closed.

Australian Vacuum Packaging Machines have both home and commercial models available, with food vacuum bags available.