Tips And Tricks; Hygiene; Product; Packing - multivac Home C 010 Instruction Manual

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Tips and tricks

5.1

Hygiene

• A clean and hygienic work environment is the basis for high-quality
packed food. For this reason, it is very important to regularly clean
the machine, the work environment and your hands before and
after each use and to keep them hygienically clean.
• Do not use the film pouch multiple times.
• Only touch the outside of the film pouch with clean hands. This
way you avoid unwanted transmission of contaminants to the film
pouch or the product and unpleasant smells in the refrigerator.
5.2

Product

• Only fresh and cooled foods can be stored for longer. Only there-
fore pack fresh food. Do not interrupt the cold chain.
• Pack food immediately and do not store it prior to packing.
• A higher vacuum can be achieved for cooled food. Pack food that
is cooled as much as possible.
• A higher vacuum can increase the shelf life of food.
• Liquids can be handled more easily when being packed, if they are
frozen in advance.
• Let pre-cooked food cool down to a temperature of no more than
approx. 20 °C before packing it.
• Treat foods that have a tendency to ferment before packing them,
e.g. by blanching, frying, etc.
5.3

Packing

• In order to prevent the sealing area of the film pouch becoming
contaminated during filling, the edges of the film pouch should be
turned outwards. This means that the edges of the film pouch stay
clean, and the film pouch is therefore sealed securely.
5.4

Film pouch

Depending on the application, the film pouch must satisfy various de-
mands.
• The film pouch must be suitable for the packing of food. The film
pouch must not transfer any of its components onto the food.
• The film pouch must be sealable. In order to seal the opening of
the film pouch, it must melt and bind when exposed to heat. The
material and seal seam of the film pouch must be sufficiently firm,
that the pack is airtight after sealing.
• The film pouch must be impermeable to oils, fats, alkaline solu-
tions and aromas. In addition, the film pouch must have high tear
and puncture resistance.
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