Storage Life Of Vacuum Sealed Food

Download your FREE storage life chart. Storage life of vacuum sealed food is always a great debate. The deterioration of food is caused by chemical reactions that occur in food which is exposed to air, temperature, moisture, the action of enzymes, the growth of microorganisms or contamination by insects.

Oxygen and storage life

Food vacuum packing reduces the pressure of the air inside the package or canister by extracting the oxygen and eliminating volatile material. The oxygen in air causes your food to breakdown, simply through oxidation, causing the loss of nutrients, flavor and the food’s qualities. Air also promotes the growth of most microorganisms and causes the frost burns which can occur on frozen food.

Extend the storage life of your food

Vacuum packing extends the shelf life of many fresh foods by reducing oxidation and preventing the proliferation of microbes (bacteria and mold).

Always use good quality, food grade vacuum bags and vacuum rolls

Storage life guide charts for vacuum sealed food

Storing food in the freezer. If food is not vacuumed sealed in the freezer, after 3 - 4 months it will be at high risk of getting freezer burn. So by removing the air from around the food (vacuum sealing) freezer burn can not form on the food. Once food has got freezer burn it is unconsumable.

Storage life expectancy in the freezer

Food stored in the fridge will break down because of air. Air breeds bacteria on your food and will cause it to go off. If you remove the air from around your food (vacuum seal it) the food will last so much longer in the fridge.

Storage life expectancy in the fridge

Storing food in the pantry is the same theory as the fridge. If you remove the air from around the food (vacuum seal it) It will keep for so much longer and not go stale.

Storage life expectancy in the pantry

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Some important notes to consider

PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE CONSERVATIVE KEEPING TIMES AND WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE INITIAL STATE (Freshness) AND THE WAY THE FOOD WAS PREPARED.
FRESH Red Meat can be aged in the refrigerator for up to 10-12 weeks.
If vacuum sealed fruit and vegetables are stored in the refrigerator, they will gas off and give the appearance that the vacuum has let go. If storing vegetables for a length of time it is better to blanch and freeze them.
Broccoli, brussels sprouts, any of the onion family, and mushrooms should only be vacuum sealed if frozen. They give off high levels of gas and can cause botulism

Here is an article on storage life expectancy of specific foods click here

Storage Life Of Vacuum Sealed Food