Vacuum for better marinating

We have been told that avacuum (or in any case a lower than normal air pressure) will enhancemarinating of meat. The lower pressure is supposed to open up the poresand fibers of the meat and let the marinating fluid in. That is thebasic idea behind this new marinating bowl with pressure tight lid fromDutch Vacuvin.

Source: vacuvin.nlAdded: 3 November 2006