CRYOVAC^® Brand Shrink Bags for Gassy Cheese

Gassing Cheese Shrink Bags

Aging bags for cheese with holes like Swiss cheese or Gouda. Allows escape of CO₂ while protecting from moisture and mold.

Gas Management
Allows escape of carbon dioxide while maintaining barrier against oxygen and moisture.

The Eyes Have It
Vacuum packaging with gassing cheese bags keeps cheese pliable enough to prevent cracking during CO₂ escape while allowing gas bubbles to form nice, round eyes.

Overview
Features and Benefits
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
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CRYOVAC® brand Gassing Cheese Shrink Bags are expertly crafted to package cheeses that develop holes, or “eyes,” during the aging process, such as Swiss cheese and Gouda.

These specific cheeses undergo fermentation, which not only enhances their distinct flavors but also produces carbon dioxide. This gas forms bubbles that create the characteristic eyes in the cheese. While the size of these eyes does not impact the cheese's flavor, it can be influenced by factors such as temperature, storage time, and acidity levels.

For cheesemakers and dairy processors, selecting appropriate aging materials is crucial. The chosen packaging must effectively balance protection against oxygen, moisture, and mold, while also allowing for the release of carbon dioxide. CRYOVAC^® brand Gassing Cheese Shrink Bags are designed precisely for this purpose, offering exceptional barrier performance for the aging, maturation, and storage of cheeses with holes.

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Features and Benefits

High oxygen barrier that extends cheese shelf life, enhanced by vacuum packaging
Clear or blue lay-flat tubing
Typical applications are cheeses known to produce gasses as part of the aging and maturation process
Easy-open options available that save time and effort during further processing
Compatible with CRYOVAC^® brand automated packaging systems that include high-speed baggers, infeeds, and vacuum systems.

Specifications

Food grade materials comply with FDA requirements for food packaging, Letter of Guarantee available on request.

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Dimensions:	width from 7 – 21” \| length from 8 – 48”
Production Format:	lay flat pouch in box
Closure Options:	clipped; heat seal; easy-open option available
Color:	transparent or clear blue

Frequently Asked Questions

Depending on the type, most natural, dairy cheese contains a high level of moisture that provides a perfect environment for the development of mold or bacteria. Dairy operations that package or age cheese must manage carefully moisture content and airflow when selecting the right type of packaging material and process to ensure proper aging, flavor and texture profiles, and maximize food safety.