pac k ag i n g
whole
chicken
Skin packaging for whole birds
T
he shelf life of poultry can be increased significantly through skin packaging,
Whole birds can continue to marinate inside a Sealpac TraySkin package
according to Sealpac. Whether chicken, turkey, duck or goose – today’s kitchen not only values poultry meat for its versatile
products can also benefit from better taste due to this
flavours, but also because it provides important protein
type of packaging. The meat juice, an important flavour
and contains less fat and fewer calories than other meats.
carrier, is retained when packaged under vacuum, as the
This is why poultry has become extremely appreciated by
tight-fitting skin film prevents drip-loss.
consumers, as can be seen from its ever-growing share in the global meat consumption in recent years. While consumers want chicken, they also want to be
With Sealpac’s TraySkin, poultry products are hermetically sealed inside a pre-formed tray with a highly transparent barrier film that fits the contours of the
able to buy raw chicken at the market which is safe for
product like a second skin, which provides stability to
their families. The use of high-quality vacuum packaging
the product. In case of marinated products, the product
technology, gas-impermeable films and trays – and thus
is able to fully develop its flavour. The TraySkin system
the exclusion of oxygen – inhibit aerobic microorganisms
is suitable for a wide range of products, such as whole
that impair the preservation of food. In addition, poultry
chicken, chicken breast, and thighs.
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November~December 2017
Meat Packing Journal