Sous – vide - evaluation
Advantages Disadvantages
z Pouches retain freshness
z During re-heating juices are retained in
pouch and not lost
z Individual pouches are labeled for easy
stock rotation
z There is less risk of cross contamination
during storage due to sealed pouches
and labeling
z Less wastage as foods is used only when
ordered
z Food can be produced and accurately
portioned
z Chef does not need to be present for
reheating and finishing stage
z Pouched can be frozen to extend life
z Inexpensive regeneration
z Capital investment in equipment
and storage
z Not as fresh as conventional
method
z Not able to adjust to customer
requirements
z Not all foods suitable for sousvide
method
z Negative stigma attached(Boil in
the bag!)