Can you vacuum seal melon?
Do you want to preserve melon for longer for your recipes at home or for your professional activities? Are you wondering if you can vacuum-pack melon and how long you can keep it in the freezer?
Vacuum-sealing melons in a sealed, airtight bag can extend their shelf life by up to five times (up to 36 months in the freezer). This method protects the melon from drying out and bacterial growth, and prevents the loss of its flavor and delicious sweetness. Vacuum packaging is used by both individuals and food and catering professionals.
Preserving melons in a vacuum:
In this comparison table, we discover the benefits of choosing vacuum preservation to extend the life of the melon:
| Conservation | Normal condition | Vacuum packed in the refrigerator | Vacuum packed + in the freezer |
| Melon | 3 to 4 days | 2 to 3 months | about 36 months |
How to vacuum seal melon:
To extend the shelf life of your melon, you can vacuum-pack it in a container or bag. Vacuum-packed containers are infinitely reusable and require a vacuum pump. Machines, on the other hand, require a larger investment (around âŹ100) but allow for much longer storage times in bags.
In a vacuum box:
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