How a Vac Sealer Works with Dry Goods

Storing herbal products for a long time comes with risk of mold and of potency decay. That's why it's important to have a plan in place for long term storage for your products. Vacuum sealers are a great option for storing dried goods of all kinds for long periods of time. In this article expect to find out why you should use a vacuum sealer, how they work, and the positives and negatives of using vacuum sealing technology. 

Vacuum sealing is a technology born out of scientific research. Dry goods, particularly plant matter, has a tendency to decay when exposed to oxygen for long periods of time. Environmental factors like humidity play a huge roll in how long products can stay shelf stable before molding. Not to mention most other storage methods take up large amounts of space. Vacuum sealing tackles all of these issues head-on with an ingenious way.

All vacuum sealers work off the same principle. Every sealer is different, but there is usually a special kind of bag specifically designed for vacuum sealing. Once you have your product inside the vacuum bag, you then place the open end into the sealing unit. Using negative pressure, the machine will force out all of the air insides. Once all the air is removed, the unit then seals the bag closed preventing any air from getting inside. As well as all the products will condense down as the air is sucked from it. Once the seal is finished, the product is ready for storage.

Now the product is sealed, what's so great about it? Vacuum sealers allow your product to stay fresh for as long as physically possible. The lack of humidity and oxygen in the bag prevents molding. For herbal products, the terpenes can not degrade as quickly without oxygen. For all other dry goods, moisture content will be the same as when it is sealed. That's why vacuum sealing is great for all dry goods including food. If combined with refrigeration or freezing, vacuum sealing can greatly increase the lifespan of almost any perishable items. The products will reduce in size when vacuum sealed, allowing for more to be storedin an area. This makes vacuum sealing great for long term storage of overstocked product. While these are all great benefits, there are some trade-offs when compared to other storage cccccccccmethods.

Simplicity is often the number one detractor from vacuum sealing technology. The process of finding the correct bag for the product is more intensive then throwing product into a tote or sealed container. Product often can end up being squished by the vacuum pressure, meaning the visual appeal is diminished. Lastly, it can be difficult to train people how to properly use a vacuum sealer. 

In conclusion, vacuum sealing technology is a great way to increase the lifespan of your products. No matter if the product is food or an herb, vacuum sealing is guaranteed to extend the shelf life. The technology is great for both short term and long term storage as humidity and oxygen levels are kept low from the time of sealing. While it can be hard to train people to properly use these units and the sealing process can damage the appearance of the products, the benefits easily outweigh the negatives. The ability to store product in a stable form for long periods of time can not be understated. We understand that here at MJ Wholesale. That's why we have a great selection of vacuum sealers and vacuum bags to make sure you have access to one of the best storage options available.