What are vacuum bags?

Vacuum bags are packaging designed to creating an airless seal around the bags’ contents. The bags are designed from flexible plastic material and used to preserve and store food and other items. They work by protecting the contents from exposure to air, moisture, and bacterial growth.

How do vacuum bags work?

The bags create a vacuum seal by expelling air using a vacuum sealing machine. The machine removes all air from inside the bag and seals it shut. The seal prevents any moisture or air from leaking back into the bag and causing the contents to spoil. The design offers additional protection from freezer burn.

What are the advantages of vacuum bags?

Advantages of using vacuum bags include the following:

• Space saving: These bags eliminate excessive moisture and air from the package allowing users to store or transport more items.
• Extended shelf life: The bags preserve food and keep it fresh by removing the air and minimizing the chances of yeast, mold, and bacterial growth.
• Freezer burn protection: Vacuum bags help prevent freezer burns. These happen when moisture crystallizes on and in food, creating flavor and texture changes.
• Protecting other non-food items: The bags protect other items like documents, valuable items, and clothing from moisture, dust, and insects.
• Easy portioning: using vacuum-sealed bags makes it easy to store food in portions of individual servings. This reduces waste and makes meal planning more convenient.

What can you store in vacuum bags?

You can store various items in vacuum bags, including:

• Dry items like pasta, rice, coffee beans, and grains.
• Non-food items like documents, blankets, electronics, and clothing
• Food items like vegetables, poultry, fish, and meat.

Vacuum bags at QQ Studio are mainly designed for food packaging. Contact us if you are looking for custom options!

Can you reuse vacuum bags?

You can reuse vacuum bags depending on the situation. For instance, you can wash, dry, and reuse bags used to store non-contaminated or dry items. However, you shouldn’t reuse those used to store fish, poultry, and raw meat, because of an increased risk of bacterial infection.