The Effect Vacuum Packaging Has on Food
Vacuum packaging aids in food preservation by removing air from the container the food is packaged in. The removal of air eliminates oxygen which affects food in various ways, such as odor, color, taste and texture and allows for longer storage. Certain types of bacteria cannot grow in the absence of oxygen. One of these types of bacteria is the bacteria that causes food to spoil. Since it cannot grow in the absence of oxygen, the normal reduction in the quality of the food is slowed down through the vacuum packaging process.