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CRYOVAC® Brand Thermal Pasteurization Bags

Pasteurization Bags

The heat tolerance of a cook-in bag with abuse resistance that stands up to product surfaces with hard crust or ground spices.

 

Holds Up to the Heat
Abuse-resistant material with seals that can withstand high-temperature heat treatment after packaging.

Engineered for Excellence
Specifically designed to package some of the most challenging cuts such as deep-fried turkey breast, open rack cooked roast beef, and products with crust or coated with course ground spices.

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When your ready-to-eat smoked and processed foods require post-packaging pasteurization, choosing the right packaging materials is crucial.

 

CRYOVAC® brand Thermal Pasteurization Bags are specifically engineered to provide superior heat tolerance and abuse resistance, surpassing the capabilities of standard cook-in bags.

Crafted from co-extruded, multi-layer barrier film, our post pasteurization bags maintain seal integrity during rigorous heating and shock chilling processes, significantly reducing the risk of leaks. The enhanced abuse resistance makes these bags particularly effective for packaging challenging deli items such as turkey, beef, or ham roasts—especially those with tough crusts or coatings of cracked pepper and other seasonings.

CRYOVAC® brand Post Pasteurization Bags enable high-speed sealing, ensuring efficiency in your packaging line while maintaining strong ink adhesion for branding. In retail settings, these bags feature a high-gloss finish and exceptional clarity, presenting your products in the best possible light. Plain or printed thermal pasteurization bags are available in various sizes and gauges to accommodate different products and preferences.

Optimize your operations, presentation, and product safety of processed meat today with CRYOVAC® brand Thermal Pasteurization Bags.

Features and Benefits

  • Seals that withstand the high heat of pasteurization
  • High-sheen appearance even after heat treatment
  • Excellent shrink and outstanding machinability
  • Available with an Easy-Open feature
  • Reduces abuse-related leakers
  • Transparent, available printed or plain
  • Barrier properties and pasteurization help extend shelf-life, improve product safety
  • Compatible with range of CRYOVAC® brand manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic loading systems

Specifications

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

Dimensions:

range of sizes and gauges

Production Format:

taped or loose bags in box

Seal Options:

side-seal, curved-seal, and straight end-seal

Color:

transparent, plain or printed

Frequently Asked Questions

Post pasteurization, also called post-packaging pasteurization, is a process by which a packaged product is exposed to temperatures up to 210° F for up to 10 minutes. This heat treatment extends shelf life and improves product safety of ready-to-eat foods by reducing pathogens and controlling microbial counts. For smoked and processed foods such as cold cut or deli loaves, the cooked, bagged product is typically steamed or submerged in hot water for the required time and temperature, after which the product is immediately chilled.

We recommend the use of shrink bags specifically designed to withstand the temperature shock between pasteurization and chilling that may significantly stress the seals of any other type of bag. In addition, not only might other bags lose seal integrity, but they could also lose clarity and gloss, making the end package less attractive in a retail setting.

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