Lava vacuum packing machines have been specifically designed to cater for numerous applications. Whether you are a budding chef, enthusiastic cook , butcher or even a hunter there is a machine for you. Apart from the usual application of vacuum packing various food produce in bags, our machines are also supplied with an external pump attachment which can be used to vacuum containers, bottles, jars and bowls. The containers are great for vacuum packing liquids, speed marinating and curing meats plus extending the shelf life of salads and soft fruits.
Our machines, because of their versatility, can also be used for other unusual applications especially when the product you want to pack needs to be protected from moisture, oxidisation or contamination. We have packed everything from opened paint tins to hops used in brewing - the applications are endless. Their design also allows no restrictions on bag length, so even large objects can be vacuumed packed.
If you are planning on buying a vacuum packing machine for home or hobby use, then please make sure that you download our free 'Practical Guide to Vacuum Packing'. This guide will help you to make the right choice about which machine will suit you best.
Acrylic Vacuum Lids
If you are buying a machine for home use, then take a look at these acrylic vacuum lids. These high quality lids will fit jars, tins and other containers from 5 cms to 17 cms in diameter. They are perfect for using with containers that you already own - from small jars or tins up to kilner jars.
These should be your first investment after you have bought your vacuum packing machine. You can use these in conjunction with the wide glass jars that can be bought cheaply from markets or kitchen shops. This will give you a variety of different sized vacuum storage containers that are dishwasher safe and easy to keep clean.
They are listed under Vacuum Containers.
Acrylic Vacuum Containers and Stainless Steel Bowls
Vacuum containers are a ‘must have’ accessory for your vacuum packing machine as they are reusable, and can be used in the dishwasher, microwave, fridge or freezer. They are perfect for keeping salads, soft fruit and chopped vegetables in top condition for up to five times longer than they would normally keep.
We have kept fresh strawberries in perfect condition for five days in a vacuum container in the fridge. We kept some strawberries from the same batch in an identical container without a vacuum. The strawberries that were not vacuumed had gone soft after 2 days and were fit only for the dustbin after 4 days. Meanwhile the strawberries in the vacuum container were in absolutely perfect condition. If you are any doubt about the usefulness or money saving potential of these vacuum containers then just buy one yourself and try it. You will not be disappointed by the results.
You can also use vacuum containers to vacuum pack things like sandwiches and cakes which are unsuitable for packing in vacuum pouches. For example, you can dramatically improve the shelf life of cakes and scones by storing them in a vacuum container. You will need to re-vacuum the container every time you open it, but this only takes a few seconds. Storing cakes and scones in a vacuum container stops them from drying out and means that even the last slice of cake keeps its texture and moistness.
Stainless steel vacuum bowls are very versatile and perfect for storing salads and soft food items which are not suitable for vacuum packing in pouches. For example, you can pre-prepare a salad and store it in a vacuum bowl in the fridge for several hours and there will be no sign of discoloration or lack of ‘crunch’. This means that you could prepare it in the morning even if it was not required until late afternoon or evening and it would still be in perfect condition when served. The same applies to a fruit salad or any other food where oxidation is the main cause of discoloration and deterioration. When you are hosting a dinner party, this ability to pre-prepare items knowing that they will still be in tip-top condition when served makes things much less stressful.
Acrylic Containers and Stainless Steel Bowls are listed under Vacuum Containers.
