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Introduction:

When it comes to preserving food and prolonging its shelf life, vacuum packaging machines have proven to be an invaluable tool. By eliminating air from the package, these machines help create a vacuum, preventing the growth of bacteria, yeast, and molds, thereby extending the freshness of food. This article examines the significance of vacuum packaging machines and their impact on food preservation.

The Benefits of Vacuum Packaging:

1. Extended Shelf Life: Vacuum packaging machines ensure longer shelf life for perishable goods. By eliminating oxygen, the primary factor responsible for oxidative deterioration, the growth of spoilage-causing microorganisms slows down, significantly increasing the product's longevity.

2. Enhanced Food Safety: Vacuum packaging removes air, reducing the risk of bacterial contamination. This method creates a sealed, airtight environment, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and Listeria, which thrive in oxygen-rich environments, thus minimizing the chances of foodborne illnesses.

3. Retained Freshness and Flavor: The removal of oxygen from the package prevents the oxidation process, preserving the natural color, texture, and taste of the food. Vacuum packaging helps maintain the sensory attributes of food for an extended period, ensuring that consumers enjoy the product in its original form.

4. Prevents Freezer Burn: Freezer burn occurs when the surface of frozen food becomes dehydrated and develops into unappetizing, discolored patches due to exposure to air. Vacuum packaging eliminates air contact, preventing moisture loss and the formation of ice crystals, thereby avoiding freezer burn.

5. Cost Reduction: Vacuum packaging can help reduce food waste and save money. By prolonging the shelf life of perishable goods, businesses can minimize product spoilage, decrease restocking frequency, and enhance overall inventory management.

Types of Vacuum Packaging Machines:

1. Chamber Vacuum Sealers: These machines are suitable for high-volume food packaging. They work by placing the product within a vacuum-sealed chamber, removing the air, and then sealing the package. Chamber vacuum sealers are ideal for sealing liquids, powders, and fragile items.

2. External Vacuum Sealers: Designed for small to medium-scale operations, these machines are compact and portable. They use a bag to create a vacuum by drawing out the air from the package, before sealing it with a heat strip. External vacuum sealers are commonly used in homes, restaurants, and small businesses.

Conclusion:

Vacuum packaging machines have become an integral part of food preservation, offering numerous benefits such as extended shelf life, improved food safety, retained freshness and flavor, prevention of freezer burn, and cost reduction. Businesses and consumers can rely on these machines to ensure food products stay fresh and safe for an extended period, thus minimizing food waste and enhancing overall food quality and satisfaction.

記者楊晏琳／台北報道

▲台鐵南港禮賓候車室2／1正式啟用。（圖／雄獅旅遊供應）

繼2023年「花蓮站禮賓候車室」竣工後，北部首間台鐵禮賓候車室也於今（2／1）日正式啟用，由雄獅旅遊聯袂國營台灣鐵路股分有限公司打造而成，內裝採用棕色調呈現古色古香空氣，設置沙發憩息區、免費充電插座、無線網路等設施，還吃獲得蛋糕、牛肉麵、披薩等美食。只如果雄獅旅遊會員、台鐵會員等皆可進入消費。

北部首間「南港站禮賓候車室」趕在農曆年前2月1日正式啟用，這也是台灣都邑區第一個禮賓室，代表台鐵公司成立後，積極活化參觀產業及資產開辟。台鐵公司及雄獅旅遊表示，南港車站平均逐日運量超過6萬人次，禮賓室能同時辦事三鐵共構的複雜人流。

▼台鐵南港禮賓候車室提各式精緻美饌。（圖／記者楊晏琳攝影）

台鐵董事長杜微透露表現，當初決意北部首間禮賓候車室設在南港，是因垂青南港將來轉運功能不輸給板橋、台北，進展能連系參觀、四周運具、購物中間等各項服務。

雄獅旅遊董事長王文傑則說，除花蓮、南港外，將來也會打造新左營、新烏日車站的禮賓候車室，和雄獅自費在屏東枋寮打造的枋寮禮賓候車室。

雄獅旅遊表示，南港站禮賓候車室對照國際機場高朋室規格，結合藝廊空間設計美學，內裝以1885年月「南港茶之鄉」的理念為發想，行使棕色調出現古色古香的傳統空氣，並設置沙發憩息區、免費充電插座、無線網路等舉措措施，供應雄獅旅遊會員、臺鐵會員、鳴日號旅客、EMU3000型騰雲座艙搭客、特約客戶利用，入內低消100元另可享免費行李存放辦事。

▲台鐵南港禮賓候車室內裝氣勢派頭古色古香。（圖／雄獅旅遊提供）

候車室餐飲則是由雄獅團體旗下餐飲事業體「欣食旅」規劃，利用南港在地出產的包種茶、桂花釀，製作出木樨蜜茶香鬆餅、桂花拿鐵、輕檸木樨美式等特點飲食，還連系臨近的基隆、宜蘭兩大縣市在地元素，推出迷迭香海鮮、金桔鴨賞兩款創意披薩。茶席體驗更與台灣頂級茶具品牌「陶作坊」聯名，為搭客帶來喝茶之樂。另外，凡台鐵會員及騰雲座艙搭客可享9折優惠，即日起至2月8日，消費打卡即贈手工餅乾乙份。

▼台鐵南港禮賓候車室內部。（圖／記者楊晏琳攝影）