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vacuum packaging

Definition:
The packaging of processed products in which air is removed and a vacuum is formed. Carbon dioxide gas or nitrogen gas may be introduced into the package to help eliminate the oxygen. Removal of the air retards growth of aerobic bacteria.
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  • vacuum packing
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/56526
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2014-09-04