PACIFIC MEAT SALES PTY LTD
PACKING
4 Norwich Avenue, Thomastown 3074, Victoria, Australia. Tel: +613 9469 4409 Fax: +613 9469 3429
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PACIFIC MEAT SALES PTY LTD
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4 Norwich Avenue, Thomastown 3074, Victoria, Australia. Tel: +613 9469 4409 Fax: +613 9469 3429 |
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| INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED (IW) | |
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Indicates that the meat cut has been individually
wrapped in an approved |
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| LAYER PACKED (LP) | |
| Indicates the product is packed
into a carton containing two or more layers of meat with each layer separated by an approved material. Layer packed meat is most commonly used to layer small cut items (e.g. Flank Steaks or Backstraps). Layer Packed uses the cipher ‘LP’. |
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| MULTI WRAPPED (MW) | |
| Multi Wrapped indicates the meat
has been packed in a single bag or covering and contains two or more cut items. This method is most commonly used for small and medium sized primal cut items (e.g. Chuck Tenders – Lamb Racks). Multi Wrapped uses the cipher ‘MW’. |
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| TRAY PACKED (TP) | |
| Tray packed meat is when the meat
is packed into an open container or tray, and covered with a film. This is mainly used in smaller primal cuts or portioned meat. Tray Packed uses the cipher ‘TP’. |
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| MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKED (MAP) | |
| Modified Atmosphere Packed
indicates that packs (primal cuts or retail ready tray) are wrapped and are flushed with a mixture of gases to remove the oxygen. The packs are impermeable to gases and retain the modified gas atmosphere around the meat to preserve the meat quality and shelf life by restricting the amount of bacteria growth. Modified Atmosphere Packed uses the cipher “MAP”. |
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| VACUUM PACKED (VAC) | |
| Vacuum Packed involves the
removal of air and oxygen from the packaging. This creates a vacuum and assists in the preservation of meat and improvement in meat quality due to the lack of oxygen around the meat that promotes bacterial growth. Vacuum packing is adapted to all methods of packaging, including:
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