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As per a report released by the US Department of Agriculture, which is also known as USDA, the most of an approximate 136.1 billion dollars of food that was produced by the American farmers in 2019 was wasted, and the spoilage was the cause of this much food wastage. It is said that 30 to 40 percent of the food gets wasted in the United States. What happens is that after purchasing food items, people usually store it in their fridge or pantry for later usage or consumption, and when they have to use it later; they end-up throwing their food items as they no longer find those items to be consumable because of their short shelf life. So, it has now become even more important to take initiatives that can contribute to reducing food waste.
To reduce food waste, there are many ways to do so, and using a vacuum packaging machine is one of those ways that can be followed. How can a vacuum packaging machine be of any help in this regard, you may ask? Well, to answer this question or curiosity of yours, this blog has been written. In this blog, we will be discussing how such machines can contribute in reducing food wastage.
There are many ways a vacuum and powder packaging machines can help in the food waste reduction initiative. Below are a few pointers that will help you understand this. So, continue reading this blog and explore.
When your food is freezer burnt, its taste can be significantly impacted, even if it is still safe to eat. And when the food is vacuum sealed, there is a limited air exposure, which prevents the moisture from drawing out from your food, and when the moisture of the food is not lost, your food’s color, its taste, and neutrants can be retained. So, when the vacuum packaging machine is used to pack frozen food items, the chances of food wastage are remarkably reduced.
In comparison to the conventional storing methods, your food can last longer with the help of vacuum sealing technology. Take for example, you are storing meat in the freezer, it will last a couple of months, but when you use vacuum sealing bags to store meat, it can last many more months. When a food item lasts longer than usual, the less chances are there for it to be wasted.
Sometimes, it happens that we fail to finish our snacks for a variety of reasons and so we store them in our fridge for later consumption. And when we do so, its taste gradually starts deteriorating, as it loses its freshness, and we throw it out as its taste is no longer the same or sometimes it even becomes inedible. The same snacks when stored in vacuum packed bags, we succeed to retain its freshness and taste for an extended period of time.
Vacuum Packaging machines don’t only reduce food wastage, but it can save your time as well. Imagine, one day, you have cooked slightly more than how much was needed and created a leftover afterwards. What would you do now? You can vacuum-seal your leftovers and consume them at a later time. You don’t need to cook all over again, as your leftovers are intact and have got your back.
If you are looking for a solution that can help you in food waste reduction, we at Linpack have got you covered. With the help of our advanced vacuum packaging machine, you can confidently prevent your food from getting wasted. And along with food waste reduction, you can save your time and money as well. Have you got some queries or have some concerns? Reach us out using our info line +86 13336953721, or drop an email at linpack08@rotarypacking.com, and we will assist you accordingly.
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