Hiyori's Japanese food is carefully produced and packaged by hand, but today we would like to introduce you to "vacuum packaging," which locks in the flavor of the ingredients and allows them to be preserved for a long time.
What is vacuum packaging?
Vacuum packaging is the process of creating a vacuum inside a package by removing the air from a sealed film or other packaging bag. The purpose of removing the air from inside the package is to prevent chemical and microbial deterioration of the product.
Creating a vacuum has many benefits.
Benefit 1: Maintaining freshness of ingredients and improving storage quality
Vacuum packaging and freezing prevents oxidation, spoilage, and discoloration of food, and also suppresses the growth of mold, allowing for long-term storage. It is also possible to cook food in a hot water bath while still in the vacuum state, so Hiyori's Japanese rice baby food can be eaten as is. In addition, there is no need to worry about freezer burn, odor transfer, or frost on the food, and food can be packed fresh as it is.
Advantage 2: Hygiene management
By sealing the product in a vacuum, we are able to reduce the risk of food poisoning bacteria attaching and multiplying.
Freezing after vacuum packaging prevents moisture from evaporating, reducing the risk of food poisoning bacteria attaching and multiplying, and is also effective in preventing secondary contamination and the introduction of foreign objects.
Preserving food in vacuum packaging also complies with the HACCP hygiene management standards that became mandatory in June 2021. It also prevents frost from forming, which can lead to poor appearance.
Advantage 3: More efficient storage space
By vacuum packing food and storing it in the freezer, you can make storage space more efficient. Vacuum packaging reduces the volume of the food, which has the advantage of not taking up too much space when stored in your home freezer.
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We have explained the benefits of vacuum packaging, but there is a risk of the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria in foods stored in vacuum packaging.
As a countermeasure against the food poisoning botulism bacteria, which is said to not grow at temperatures below 3°C, Hiyori's Japanese food is heat sterilized, flash frozen, and then distributed in a frozen state.
We hope you and your children will enjoy the deliciousness of this freshly made treat.
