Benefits of Choosing a Vented Container Over a Fully Sealed Option

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In the foodservice industry, all food containers can be grouped into two main categories: vented or fully sealed. Both options are important for preparing, serving, and storing food correctly, but you have to know which one to use in the right situations. Here is what you need to know about the benefits of choosing a vented container over a fully sealed container. 

What Are Vented Containers?

Vented containers are food containers that have small holes in them, which are usually found on the lid. These small holes help with airflow and moisture release. As your food releases heat, it also releases moisture. This is especially true when working with hot foods that are still steaming when packaged. 

Vented containers are designed to release that excess moisture so that it does not cause problems with your food. 

What Are Fully Sealed Containers?

Fully sealed containers can be identical to vented containers in every way except one: they don’t have vent holes. Instead, you can find them with solid, no-holes lids. These containers create a closed seal around the food and won’t let air flow in or out.

The majority of the containers that you see are sealed containers since that is often how restaurant owners and manufacturers think that food should be s

When Should I Choose Fully Sealed Containers?

In most cases, you can use fully sealed containers to store food. In fact, there are many situations where this is the best option. For example, packaging liquids, like soups, is best done in a sealed container to prevent spills. 

Sealed containers are also a good option for freezing foods or storing foods. It prevents contamination while also creating air-tight seals to make food last longer. 

Why Are Vented Containers Better in Some Cases?

Vented containers, like PacknWood’s Huskly Reusable Beige Bowl in Composite w/ PP Lid, can be a better choice when you need a vented container. Vented containers work very well with foods that are packaged hot. In most cases, these foods are still steaming or releasing moisture in some way. 

That moisture needs to be removed from the container, or it will lead to bacteria or mold growth. Having moisture build up inside the container significantly reduces the amount of time that food can be stored.

Preserving Crunchiness

Venting can help preserve the crunchiness of food. If you fry food, then keeping that food dry is critical in giving customers a better experience. If fried food stays dry, it stays crispy longer. Your takeout customers can still have crunchy food when they get home if you properly vent the takeout containers.

Easier Reheating

Vented takeout containers are also better for reheating leftovers. As your food heats up, it can release moisture and cause pressure to build up in a sealed container. Vented containers release the pressure for safer and more delicious reheating. 

Try Huskly Vented Containers to See the Difference Firsthand

The best way to explore the benefits of vented containers is to try them yourself. PacknWood’s Huskly line of vented containers comes in several sizes to fit whatever you need. Contact PacknWood to order vented containers and see how they can help your customers have a better overall experience.