vacuum-packed
Air sucked out
Vacuum-packed describes food or other products sealed in packaging from which air has been removed.
The absence of oxygen slows spoilage and extends shelf life: vacuum-packed coffee, vacuum-packed salmon.
The tight seal makes the packaging cling to its contents.
Impervious to atmosphere
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- shrink-wrappedPackaged in tight plastic
- tamper-proofResistant to unauthorized modification
- resealableAble to close again
unopened · watertight · impervious · enclosed · clamshell · heat-sealed · pouch · laminated
Period before spoilage
- longevityDuration of existence
- canningAirtight food preservation
- freeze-driedDehydrated while frozen
- dehydratedSeverely lacking moisture
smoked · cured · jerky · pickled · fermented · sous-vide · provisions · pantry
Reduced by pressure
- flattenedMade smooth or level
- space-savingMinimizing area used
- denseClosely packed together
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
squeezed · shrunk · condensed · stackable · portable · travel-size · airless · deflated
Free from microorganisms
- asepticFree from pathogens
- germ-freeLacking any microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- pasteurizedHeat-treated for safety
uncontaminated · clean · pathogen-free · medical-grade · clinical
airtight
Impervious to atmosphere
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- shrink-wrappedPackaged in tight plastic
- tamper-proofResistant to unauthorized modification
resealable · unopened · watertight · impervious · enclosed · clamshell · heat-sealed · pouch · laminated · wrapped
shelf-life
Period before spoilage
- longevityDuration of existence
- canningAirtight food preservation
- freeze-driedDehydrated while frozen
dehydrated · smoked · cured · jerky · pickled · fermented · sous-vide · provisions · pantry · larder
compressed
Reduced by pressure
- flattenedMade smooth or level
- space-savingMinimizing area used
- denseClosely packed together
tight · squeezed · shrunk · condensed · stackable · portable · travel-size · airless · deflated
sterile
Free from microorganisms
pasteurized · uncontaminated · clean · pathogen-free · medical-grade · clinical
coffee
Brewed bean beverage
sausages · cold-cuts · kimchi · sauerkraut · nori · prosciutto · pancetta · tofu · tempeh · paneer