Ekon-0-PacSpecialty Packaging Solutions

• Perfect for individual packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables

• Place in the refrigerator after packaging for extended freshness

• Package days in advance of service

COLD BAGS

• Use EPAC 4 packaging equipment to achieve packaging speeds up to 40 ppm.

• Crystal Clear packaging allows students to see exactly what they are receiving • When you package your own fruit you know how fresh it is

• 7 different colors of tape to use for various reasons, including freshness dating

• No electricity is needed so you can bag and seal anywhere in your kitchen

• Save money by buying whole produce, breaking it down and packaging it yourself

• Less cost per package when you package your own products

• Use cold bags to package popular combinations of condiments or ham-burger set-up

• Use larger bags for Breakfast-On-The-Go, Breakfast in the Classroom, Sack Lunch, Supper and Field Trip applica-tions

• Works great in vending machines to ensure students get whole meal

• Helps ensure reimbursability by making sure each student gets all components

Mixed Fruit Bagels

Grapefruit Half

Celery Sticks

Carrots and Tomatoes

Blueberries and Raspberries

Breakfast in a Bag:Cereal and Milk

Cucumbers and Dressing

Sack Lunch:Sandwich, Apple and Drink

Sack Lunch:Sandwich, Chips and Desert

Broccoli

Breakfast in a Bag:Cereal and Milk

Kiwi Sub Sandwich

Oranges

Cantaloupe

Pickles

Strawberries

OVENABLE BAGSVented Hot Bags

• Easy Individual packaging of things like : - Hamburgers - Hot Dogs - Burritos - Ovenable Trayed Foods - Pancakes - Breakfast Sandwiches - Steaming Vegetables

• After food is bagged it can be returned to the refrigerator for storage

• Venting allows steam to escape keeping buns and other foods at optimum moisture content

• Place in the oven Frozen or Fresh and heat up to 450ºƒ

French Toast

Chilli and Cheese Bagged for Nachos

Pancakes and Bacon

Chicken Sandwiches

Micro-Perf Hot Bags

• Over 70 perforations per square inch

• Browns and crisps foods by allowing steam to escape keeping food from getting soggy and limp.

• Many different sizes to allow for best fit and excellent results.

Burritos Quesadillas

Corndogs Pizza

Potato Wedges

Tater Tots

PACK AGING EQUIPMENT AND SEALERSEPAC 4 BAGGING SYSTEM

The EPAC 4 is one of the most efficient and cost effective ways to package your food. With speeds that rival automated systems and the ver-satility to package almost anything your imagination can come up with, the EPAC 4 is the perfect system to use with the full line of EPAC Bags.

The EPAC 4 system includes: (1)Heavy Duty Tape Sealer (1)Bag Stand

• Bags are attached to stand with specially designed “u” brackets that allow easy tear off and little waste.• EPAC Bag stands are made in the USA from high density polyethylene similar to a common cutting board.• No electricity needed so you can package anywhere in your kitchen.

Ekon-O -Pac bags, no matter what size or what style, are so easy to use. Different than other plastic bags available on the market they open easil y allowing even a novice to achieve quick packaging speeds.

Bag Stand Shown Vertically

Bag Stand Shown Horizontally

With a quick downward motion, our heavy duty tape sealer will have your bags sealed easier than you could imagine. Pull the bag out at that point to leave the excess bag or you can choose to pull back on the end of the bag and cut the excess for a nicer presentation. After a few minutes of practice anyone can become proficient.

There are 7 different colors of tape to choose from.

RedBlueGreen YellowWhiteTanOrange

This allows you to match a schoolcolor or even do freshness dating.

Produce Cut/WeightTbsp. of NatureSeal in 1 pint of

water

Typical shelf-life after being treated with NatureSeal

(days at 36-41°F)

Apples 8 slice cut - 10lbs 1" (diced) - 7lbs. 2 14

*Avocados10 slice cut - 4lbs Dices spray - 6lbs

Halves spray - 12lbs 8 3

Bananas 4lbs (sliced) 4 2

Cantaloupe 1 1/2" (diced) - 20lbs (2 tbsp./Qt.) 14

Guacamole 2 avocados 1 tsp. (mix with avocados) 7

Honeydew 1 1/2" (diced) - 20lbs (2 tbsp./Qt.) 14

Limes 8 slice cut - 10lbs 2 1/2 7

Mangos 8 slice cut - 10lbs 3 7

Nectarines 8 slice cut - 10lbs 3 14

Peaches 8 slice cut - 10lbs 3 14

Pears 8 slice cut - 10lbs 3 14

Pineapples 1 1/2" (diced) - 20lbs (2 tbsp./Qt.) 14

Plums 6 slice cut - 10lbs 3 7

NatureSeal is a wholesome vitamin and mineral blend developed and patented with the USDA that maintains the natural taste, texture and color of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables for up to 14 days.

Easy to use: 1. Simply dissolve NatureSeal in cold water.2. Dip fresh-cut produce in solution for 1-5 minutes.3. Drain or spin dry.4. Serve immediately or refrigerate in storage container or sealed bag.5. No special equipment or packaging required for most applications.

*Sliced/diced avocados require a longer dipping time (dip sliced fruit for up to 1/2 hour for optimalcolor and shelf-life).

For U.S. and Canada Only

NatureSeal® Foodservice Applications Fresh-Cut Fruit

NatureSeal, Inc. - 1175 Post Road East - Westport, Connecticut 06880 203.454.1800 or 800.344.4229 - www.natureseal.com (6/12)

NatureSeal

NEMCOFood Slicer

• NatureSeal is an FDA- approved vitamin and mineral blend. • It is Sulfite, Allergen and Sodium-free • Extends the shelf-life of fresh-cut produce 2-14 days • Prevents dehydration, excessive purge and browning • Simply dissolve in water and dip fresh-cut produce in the solution

Works with many fruits and vegetables like:Apples, Avocados, Bananas, Cantaloupe, Mangos, Nectarines, Pineapples, Artichokes, Carrots, Celery, Romaine Lettuce and Eggplant

• Fast, precise ad consistent slicing for most any fruit and vegetable• No electricity required• Simple engineering allows for anyone in the kitchen to be a pro• Visual thickness gauge, in 1/16” increments for slices up to 1/2” thick• Optional shredding plates attach to slicer to quickly allow for shredding of cabbage, cheese, carrots and other foods• Cast aluminum parts disassemble and reassemble for easy cleaning and durability

Techni-Ice

Sunkist Food Sectionizer

• Microwave for 1-2 minutes, keep foods warm for up to 4 hours• Can stay frozen for up to 18 hours, keeping foods cold and fresh• 2-ply versions available for one-time uses• 4-ply versions are great to re-use many times, just simply rinse off if soiled• Food grade polymers are safe for contact with food• Comes unhydrated for easy and compact storage• To use, simply agitate in warm water until hydrated

• Cut uniform pieces of many types of fruits and vegetables • Easy-to-use with interchangeable blades to cut different styles • Quick and easy clean-up with machine washable parts • Saves time and is safer than cutting with a knife • Easy lever action requires little pressure when slicing reducing fatigue for workers• Allows any skill level to have an excellent presentation of food helping increase participation

Ekon -O -PacPO Box 1266 Gallatin, TN 37066 • PO Box 10 5 17 Palm Deser t , CA 92255

p: 1-800 -473-9319 • f: 1-800 -345-3261w w w.ekonopac .com • sales@ekonopac .com

Size ChartsCold Bags

Item Number Bag Size Case Pack Recommended Use

CD4595NV 4.5 x 9.5 5000 Small Cookie, Cut Fresh Fruit or Vegetables, Bread Sticks

CD57NV 5.5 x 7 5000 Smallest Bag Available, Biscuit, Dinner Roll, 5” Cookie

CD59NV 5.25 x 10.5 5000 Small Hoagie, Watermelon, Canteloupe and Pineapple Slices

CD68NV 6 x 8.75 5000 Whole and Cut Fruits and Vegetables, Croissants, Small Flat Sandwiches

CD7510NV 7.5 x 10 5000 Breakfast in the Classroom, Double Flat Sandwich

CD89NV 8 x 9 5000 Large Croissant, Bagel, Bagel w/ Creame Cheese

BB91GNV 9 x 12 x 2.75 3000 Large Gusseted Bag for multiple items

CD1015NV 10 x 15 3000 Sack Lunch, Breakfast in the Classroom

Hot and Mid-Temp BagsItem Number Bag Size Case Pack Recommended Use

MD68V 6 x 8.75 5000 Preheated Hamburger Chicken Sandwich

HB4511MP 4.5 x 11 5000 Breakfast Item, 4 x 6 Breakfast or Lunch Pizza

HB68MP 6 x 9 5000 4 x 6 Pizza, Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Fries, Tater Tots, Toasted Ch

HB78MP 7 x 9 5000 6” Round Pizza, Pizza Slice (for a Crisp Crust)

HB7110MP 7.5 x 11 5000 Large Pizza (for a Crisp Crust), 4 x 6 Foil Tray (contents need to brown)

HB68V 6 x 9 5000 5” Hamburger Bun Type Sandwich

HB78V 7 x 9 5000 6” Pizza Slice(for a Soft Crust), 5” Hambuger Bun Type Sandiwch

HB89V 8 x 9 5000 Large Bagel, Pizza, Croissant or Sandwich

* “CD” = “Cold Bags”, “MD”= Mid-Temp Bags”, “HB” = “Hot Bags”, “V” =“Vented”. “MP” = “Micro-Perf”. “NV” =“Non-Vented”**This is just a sample of sizes. See full sizing chart for more options.