vacuum packaging

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-006635",
  "term": "vacuum packaging",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "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.",
  "synonyms": [
    "vacuum packing"
  ],
  "subject": "Research, Technology, Methods",
  "see_also": [
    "packaging",
    "vacuum processing",
    "vacuum sealing",
    "boxed beef"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "envase al vacío"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/vacuum-packaging/"
}