How to pack meat on the bone correctly?

Foodstuffs such as meat undergo a host of controls and protocols to ensure that they reach the consumer without posing any health risk.

For this reason, the preservation of meat is fundamental in this process to extend its shelf life and prevent it from becoming a means of infection and intoxication.

Therefore, in order to avoid meat deterioration and bad odors, there are different preservation techniques such as vacuum packing and packaging. It should be checked at all times that the food is well packaged and that the packaging does not suffer any type of breakage or puncture.

Meats with bones are foods that require special attention when it comes to packaging. They tend to perforate the bag or do not adapt correctly to the shape of the tray, so solutions must be found to avoid this problem. Below, we explain how meat on the bone should be packaged.

Packaging methods for meat containing bone:

Bone protectors for vacuum packaging

Vacuum packaging is a very safe food preservation technique because it provides an oxygen-free atmosphere, which retards the growth of bacteria and fungi. This allows prolonging the shelf life of food, although it must be complemented with other preservation methods such as refrigeration or freezing.

Many of our customers ask us about how to solve bag breakage at the time of packaging, particularly when working with large bones such as ribs or cutlets.

There are several solutions to avoid breakage and punctures, although bone protectors for vacuum packaging meat are the best option to protect the bag. The protector wraps around the products and covers the bones, protecting the bag from possible punctures.

Absorbent pads for trays in the packaging of fresh meat or fish

Packaging is the most widely used preservation method for all types of meat and fish. To prolong the shelf life of foods without adding chemical preservatives, these products are packaged in protective atmospheres by mixing pure oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen. In this way, the mixture of gases guarantees a correct respiration of the food.

One of the main elements that can be found in the packaging trays are the absorbent pads. These pads are simply used to absorb all the moisture and juices that are released by the product during storage.

By absorbing these liquids, they improve product safety by helping to prevent less bacteria growth and improve the appearance of the food. They are completely suitable for food contact and absolutely safe for health.

In short, meat preservation is a fundamental part of the meat and food industry. It is present in every process from slaughterhouses to transport and the way it is presented to the end consumer.

Failure to preserve food correctly or damage packaging can lead to bacterial growth and meat spoilage, resulting in a serious health hazard.

If you need more information about our bone protectors, pads or films, do not hesitate to contact our team of experts for advice at any time during your online purchase.