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Sous Vide Food Vacuum Packaging Bags

Long term safe storage solution

Why use vacuum packaging?
Storage: this method provides extended shelf  life and optimum protection against spoilage. By preventing food from coming into contact with oxygen its freshness is retained longer than conventional storage methods. Micro-organisms such as bacteria, mould and yeast cannot grow in a vacuum. When used in combination with blast chilling, it is possible to obtain even longer storage periods for sensitive fresh produce than by using vacuum sealing alone. Thus, there are many ways available to store product without damaging the structure of food.

Cooking: Sous vide cooking requires food to be vacuum sealed in 70 micron bags.

Can any bag or pouch be used?
No. Different foods, processes and end uses require different packaging.A simple package may consist of many layers of specialised plastic which perform a specific purpose. If the wrong type of plastic is used, results can be disastrous.

Why are different plastics used?
The range of plastics used in packaging is large. Each type has a specific function and purpose including protection, appearance, shelf life, recyclability, sous vide cooking,  and cost. eg. loaf of bread – expected to be used in 2-3 days; typically packaged in polyethylene bags without an air tight seal; block of cheese – expected to be kept longer but tends to spoil quickly; therefore vacuum sealed inside a complex layered plastic blend consisting of polyethylene/nylon/ ethyl vinyl alcohol.

Is packaging thickness important?
Yes. Along with other factors it can play an important part in food preservation and protection. Thickness (also called gauge) is measured in microns(1/1000th of a millimetre). Typically, a standard vacuum pouch will bearound 70 microns, suitable for sous vide cooking in a waterbath with the Roner thermostat. For cooking/boiling above 90oC, thicker bags (90 microns) are recommended.


RELY VACUUM BAG PRICE LIST

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Item Micron Size Per 500 PER 1000
Per size
Order Order
500 1000
70130190 70 130 x 190 25.00 43.75
70140210 70 140 x 210 29.00 49.00 ****
70150200 70 150 x 200 29.00 49.00
70165225 70 165 x 225 35.00 30.00# 61.25 55.00#
70190250 70 190 x 250 45.00 75.25
70210300 70 210 x 300 65.00 98.00
70210400 70 210 x 400 74.00 129.50
70250350 70 250 x 350 86.00 133.00
70300400 70 300 x 400 105.00 180.00
70300450 70 300 x 450 121.00 211.75
70330500 70 330 X 500 140.00 250.00
70350450 70 350 x 450 135.00117.00# 236.25 205.00#
70400500 70 400 X 500 176.00 310.00
100165225 100 165 x 225* 56.00 99.00
100250350 100 250 x 350* 126.50 222.00
LEO10911 STAND UP 500ml with ZIP 200.00 180.00# 380.00 320.00#
Shrink180200 SHRINK 180 x 200 **94.50
Per roll of 1200**
Shrink250400 SHRINK 250 x400 128.00
Loose Per 1000 **
LOCAL DELIVERY 10.00
Interstate up to 5000 30.00
Interstate 5000-10,000 60.00

****  sorry stock not available until June# on special to 30.4.2012
LOCAL DELIVERY DAYS ARE TUESDAY & FRIDAY  – Melbourne CBD
Interstate dispatch daily for orders received by 12 noon.