Why Does Food Last Longer When Its Vacuum Sealed?
Vacuum sealing removes all of the air from the storage container. Whether you use the special bags, or the canisters, removing the air inhibits growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria which can spoil food in conventional containers. In addition, food that has been properly sealed in an air-tight manner will not develop freezer burn – those fuzzy-textured or discolored spots that develop on frozen foods not packaged properly. So how long can food last, if it’s sealed properly? Here are just a few examples according to the manufactuer: ground meat, which lasts 4 months in a normal freezer bag, can last 1 year. Chicken can last 2-3 years. In a refrigerator, cheddar cheese can normally last 1-2 weeks; properly sealed, it can last 4-8 months. In your pantry, pasta, rice and beans can last 1-2 years versus only 6 months. So you can see that savings can really add up – as your food stays fresh longer. What Does The Machine Look Like? The Foodsaver V480 is a white, plastic rectangle, 15″ wide, 9″
