Enhancing Culinary Experiences with Vacuum Technology

The machine enables sous-vide cooking and instant pickling, as well as faster marinating times and optimized packaging for preserving foodstuffs. Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam’s vibrant Plantagebuurt quarter, the cozy restaurant De Groene Olifant delivers a unique dining experience that combines Dutch and French cuisine with a creative twist. The range of dishes they can prepare has now increased thanks to a table-top packaging machine that is fitted with an R5 vacuum pump from Busch.

Vacuum locks in freshness and flavors that elevate the taste profiles of the restaurant’s culinary creations. The menu changes every season and is planned according to the seasonal ingredients that are available from local suppliers. While the two cooks are busy preparing for the dinner shift, the machine is sitting on top of the kitchen counter, ready for action at any time. A table-top packaging machine can vacuum package almost any item, from liquids to vegetables and meats. The process is simple and efficient. A vacuum sealer bag is filled with foodstuff and placed inside the chamber. At least five centimeters of space is left at the top of the vacuum bag for an optimal seal. Once aligned with the seal bar, the lid of the table-top packaging machine is closed firmly, and the evacuation process begins automatically. 99.9% of the air inside the vacuum bag is removed, and the seal bar uses heat to fuse the top of the bag together, forming a tight seal. One cycle usually lasts 60 seconds. However, some products, for example, potato purée, only need 30 seconds. Consistency is key, it is essential that the vacuum supply is consistent every time a product is vacuum packaged. Without the right vacuum level, foodstuff could be packaged incorrectly and will spoil faster, or water could seep into the vacuum bag during sous-vide cooking. Moreover, moisture in foodstuffs evaporates at high vacuum levels, and prolonged exposure before sealing can cause food surfaces to dry out. This can only be prevented with a vacuum pump that provides sufficient pumping speed to carry out the packaging cycle quickly. “The R5 vacuum pump from Busch has proven to be extremely reliable,” says Alvin Obovwemu. “Besides saving valuable time while prepping and cooking, we’ve unlocked new dimensions of flavor, consistency, and efficiency in our kitchen,” he adds. The compact design of the table-top packaging machine seamlessly integrates into the kitchen and is conveniently placed on one of the kitchen counters. 

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