With the temperature dropping and people searching for heartier meals, Winter might be the perfect opportunity for you to get some more experience with sous vide cooking. What is Sous Vide Cooking? Sous vide is French for ‘under vacuum’. Sous vide is a cooking technique in which food is vacuum sealed and slow-cooked in water. …
When you first start Vacuum Sealing Vegetables one of the most common terms you’ll hear thrown around and one of the most important things in the process is Blanching & Shocking, well what is Blanching & Shocking and how does it work, and why is an important part of the Vacuum Sealing process. Blanching is…
Vacuum sealers are incredibly useful at preserving food. They exploded in popularity in the late 90’s and then made another comeback when sous vide cooking became the hot new thing for home chefs a few years ago. Vacuum sealers have made their way into homes, businesses and organisations across the world, known for increasing the…
One of our most common questions is “are your products BPA free?”… and today we take the time to explain BPA and give you the answer! What is BPA? BPA (bisphenol A) is a chemical that is added to many commercial products, including food containers and hygiene products. It was first discovered in the 1890s,…
According to some estimates, you can actually save up to $2,700 a year by vacuum sealing!The main reason is that vacuum sealing extends the shelf life of food, so there is less food waste. Often we throw away food items that have spoiled or are not as fresh anymore. This can be avoided if you…
Pac Food are the leading experts in Australia when it comes to cook chill, so in this blog we discuss what it is, the advantages of the cooking method and our range of high-quality cook chill products. Cook chill can be a great way to extend the shelf life of wet dishes, such as soups and sauces, and can…
If you’re trying to eat healthy and organise meal prep, or you’re a busy parent trying to feed a number of mouths on a budget, vacuum sealing food can really help. In the blog we’ve answered the question: What you should know before vacuum sealing your food at home. Pac Food vacuum sealing bags are…
Boost your restaurant or café profitability – and productivity – this Valentine’s Day with these four food preparation product hacks from Pac Food. With thousands of star-crossed lovers flocking to restaurants and cafes on February 14, don’t miss your opportunity to capitalise on the surge in covers! With potentially greater pressure on your kitchen –…
Preparation is key which is why we have outlined these food prep hacks – commercial kitchen vacuum sealing bags. Pac Food specialises in food packaging solutions, including vacuum sealing bags, and understand that extending the shelf life of your products reduces food waste and can save you money. Many top restaurants around the country…
If you want to sous vide like a Masterchef, Pac Food has the answers. We grilled 2010 Masterchef winner Adam Liaw for his sous vide secrets during a special cooking demonstration at Fine Food Australia, the largest trade show for the hospitality industry. So, whether you’re a professional chef or a passionate home cook in…