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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. technology
  3. packaging
  4. vacuum packaging
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. technology
  3. processing technology
  4. vacuum processing
  5. vacuum packaging

Preferred term

vacuum packaging

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • vacuum packing

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/56526

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