The Heat is On

What retort pouches bring to the picture says Safrai, are excellent barrier properties that protect against oxidation, moisture, and other factors that affect food products. The shorter cook times are the result of efficient heat transmission and the fact that the mass of the contents in the pouch is not a thick cylinder as it is in cans and jars. “That means that the product can be cooked more quickly and gently, which helps manufacturers maintain more delicate flavors. Simply put, food in pouches tastes better.”