The Schur®Star Micvac™ Concept

In-bag cooking & pasteurisation

One continuous process for energy efficient production of chilled, Ready-to-Eat foods 

The combination of the Schur^®Star Concept and the Micvac™ technology enables the producer to market unique products with a shelf life of 40-60 days.

The flexible packaging machine offers manual, semi-, or fully automatic filling. Together with the concept of premade bags, a consistent and effective filling and sealing process is the result. By adding the unique Micvac™ in-bag cooking and pasteurisation technology, the combined process brings superior ready-to-eat foods.

The result is one continuous production flow, from filling of the bags, over preparation of the ingredients to the final product, ready for distribution. A highly efficient production that requires low care and low labour.

The valve is the core

The valve is the core of the Micvac™ process and makes it possible to have a fully cooked, pasteurised, and vacuum-packed product in approx. 7 minutes.

During the pasteurisation process in the microwave tunnel, the pressure in the bag will open the valve to release steam and with it oxygen molecules. After 5-10 minutes, the food is cooked and pasteurised. When cooled, the valve closes, the steam condenses, and a natural vacuum is the result.

Long shelf life brings several benefits

The Micvac™ technology allows you to produce a pasteurised, safe product with a shelf life of 40-60 days, bringing several producer benefits:

• Longer production cycles with larger batches
• Efficient logistics
• Less risk of out-of-stock problems and missed sales
• Minimal food waste along the entire value chain

and likewise several benefits to the end user:

• No additives, no preservatives, no gas
• Food safety guaranteed, as visible vacuum
• 40 to 60 days of shelf life
• Reduction of food waste

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