Viking food solutions commercial meat packaging

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Best Commercial Meat Processing Equipment

Commercial Meat Packaging The function of packaging is to surround or wrap meat products with suitable protective material. Packaging materials were in the old days simple natural materials, but in today's exclusively manufactured materials such as paper or synthetic films. All the equipment necessary for a successful meat plant operation, including Grinders, Smokehouses, Tenderizers, Slicers, Stuffers and more. Packaging can prevent the above listed secondary contamination of meat products. The further growth of microorganisms, that are already present in meat products, cannot be interrupted by packaging only.

Purpose of packaging The basic purpose of packaging is to protect meat and meat products from undesirable impacts on quality including microbiological and physiochemical alterations. Packaging protects foodstuffs during processing, storage and distribution from:  Contamination by dirt.  Contamination by micro-organisms.  Contamination by toxic substances.  Influenzas affecting color, smell and taste.


Best Commercial Meat Processing Equipment

Requirements for packaging materials A range of synthetic materials suitable for meat packaging are available mainly in the form of plastic films or foils. packaging films must be have: 

Flexible

Mechanical strength

Light weight

Odourless

Hygienic harmless)

easy recycling

Resistance to hot and cold temperatures

Resistance to oil and fats

Good barrier properties against gases

Sealing capability

Low-cost

(clean

and

toxicologically

Heat treatment or cooking for meat products can be carried out in the package after vacuumpacking. Temperatures of 60°-80°C or even higher up to sterilization temperatures (above +100°C) can be employed for hams, sausages, etc. In these cases a pasteurization or sterilization effect of the uncooked packaged products is achieved and recontamination avoided as long as the package is not opened.


Best Commercial Meat Processing Equipment

Viking Food Solutions is a leader in food processing and packaging machinery and materials for Fresh and Processed Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Dairy and other Chilled Food products. Our products and services include:  Food Processing machinery & equipment  Food Packaging machinery and packaging materials  Food Hygiene equipment and accessories  Food Handling & Storage equipment & products  Accessories & Parts  Service & Maintenance of your equipment and machinery Viking Food Solutions is a leader in food processing and packaging machinery and materials for fresh and processed meat, poultry, seafood, dairy and other chilled food products.


Best Commercial Meat Processing Equipment

Our focus is first and foremost on providing the very best in food processing and packaging solutions. We will spend time to understand your business and will work with you in partnership to customise and deliver a solution and system to suit your specific needs and requirements. Our commitment is to do what it takes to deliver exceptional service and value to your business.

Address :Viking Food Solutions 35 Shirley Way, Epping VIC 3076 ,Australia Phone : 1300 88 99 51 Intl : 613 9401 2000 Fax : 1300 88 99 07 Website : www.vikingfoodsolutions.com.au


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