FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Vacuum packing is a method of packaging that removes air from the package prior to sealing. This method involves placing items in a plastic film package, removing air from inside and sealing the package. Shrink film is sometimes used to have a tight fit to the contents.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vacuum packaging is commonly used to store dry foods over a long period, such as cereals, nuts, cured meats, cheese, smoked fish, coffee, and potato chips (crisps). A packaging product with low oxygen permeability and vacuum packaging is particularly required for foods like fatty fish.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vacuum packing is a packaging process that preserves food for longer by creating a vacuum that removes the air before sealing, preventing the growth of micro-organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vacuum packaging is a form of modified atmosphere packaging in which food is placed in a gas-impermeable package, most of the oxygen around the food is removed, and the package is hermetically sealed.