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www.foodsaver.ca 1-877-804-5383
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VACUUM PACKAGING
Storage Guide
Meat, Cheese, Vegetables, Fruits
Foods
Where
to Store
Recommended
FoodSaver
®
Bag/Accessory
Storage Life
with FoodSaver
®
System
Normal
Storage Life
Meat
Beef, Pork, Lamb Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 2-3 years 6 months
Ground Meat Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 1 year 4 months
Poultry Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 2-3 years 6 months
Fish Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 2 years 6 months
Hard Cheeses ( Do not vacuum package soft cheese )
Cheddar, Swiss Refrigerator FoodSaver
®
Bag,
Canister
4-8 months 1-2 weeks
Parmesan Refrigerator FoodSaver
®
Bag,
Canister
4-8 months 1-2 weeks
Vegetables ( Do not vacuum package fresh mushrooms, onions & garlic )
Asparagus Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 2-3 years 8 months
Broccoli, Cauliflower Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 2-3 years 8 months
Cabbage, Brussels
Sprouts
Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 2-3 years 8 months
Corn (cob or kernel) Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 2-3 years 8 months
Green Beans Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 2-3 years 8 months
Lettuce, Spinach Refrigerator FoodSaver
®
Canister 2 weeks 3-6 days
Snow Peas, Snap Peas Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 2-3 years 8 months
Fruits
Apricots, Plums Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 1-3 years 6-12 months
Peaches, Nectarines Freezer FoodSaver
®
Bag 1-3 years 6-12 months
Softer Berries
Raspberries,
Blackberries
Refrigerator FoodSaver
®
Canister 1 week 1-3 days
Strawberries Refrigerator FoodSaver
®
Canister 1 week 1-3 days
Harder Berries
Blueberries Refrigerator FoodSaver
®
Canister 2 weeks 3-6 days
Cranberries Refrigerator FoodSaver
®
Canister 2 weeks 3-6 days
Huckleberries Refrigerator FoodSaver
®
Canister 2 weeks 3-6 days
STORAGE GUIDE
To freeze vegetables in individual servings, first
place on a baking sheet and spread them out so they
are not touching. This prevents them from freezing
together in a block. Once they are frozen, remove
from baking sheet and vacuum package vegetables
in a FoodSaver
®
Bag. After they have been vacuum
packaged, return them to the freezer.
IMPORTANT: Due to the risk of anaerobic bacteria,
Fresh mushrooms, onions, & garlic should never
be vacuum packaged.
Preparation Guidelines for Leafy Vegetables:
For best results, use a canister to store leafy
vegetables. First wash the vegetables, and then dry
with a towel or salad spinner. After they are dried, put
them in a canister and vacuum package.
Store in refrigerator
.
Preparation Guidelines for Fruits:
When freezing soft fruits or berries, it is best to
pre-freeze them for 1-2 hours or until solidly frozen.
To freeze fruit in individual servings, first place on a
baking sheet and spread them out so they are not
touching. This prevents them from freezing together
in a block. Once they are frozen, remove from baking
sheet and vacuum package fruit in a FoodSaver
®
Bag.
After they have been vacuum packaged, return them
to the freezer.
You can vacuum package portions for baking,
or in your favorite combinations for easy fruit
salad all year round. If storing in the refrigerator,
we recommend using a FoodSaver
®
Canister.
Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods:
To vacuum package soft or airy baked goods, we
recommend using a FoodSaver
®
Canister so they
will hold their shape. If using a bag, pre-freeze for
1-2 hours or until solidly frozen. To save time, make
cookie dough, pie shells, whole pies, or mix dry
ingredients in advance and vacuum package for later
use.
Preparation Guidelines for Coffee and
Powdery Foods:
To prevent food particles from being drawn into
vacuum pump, place a coffee filter or paper towel
at top of bag or canister before vacuum packaging.
You can also place the food in its original bag inside
a FoodSaver
®
Bag, or use a FoodSaver
®
Universal Lid
with the original container to vacuum package.
Preparation Guidelines for Liquids:
Before you vacuum package liquids such as soup
stock, pre-freeze in a casserole dish, loaf pan or ice
cube tray until solid. Remove frozen liquid from pan
and vacuum package in a FoodSaver
®
Bag. You can
stack these “frozen bricks” in your freezer. When
you’re ready to use, just cut corner of bag and place
in a dish in microwave or drop into water at a low
simmer, below 170°F (75°C).
To vacuum package non-carbonated bottled liquids,
you can use a FoodSaver
®
Bottle Stopper with the
original container. Remember to leave at least one
inch of room between contents and bottom of Bottle
Stopper. You can re-seal bottles after each use
.
Preparation Guidelines for Make-ahead Meals,
Leftovers and Sandwiches:
Efficiently store your make-ahead meals, leftovers
and sandwiches in the stackable, lightweight
FoodSaver
®
containers. They are microwaveable,
top rack dishwasher safe and come with a custom
adaptor. The lightweight containers will be ready
to head off to the office or school when you are!
Preparation Guidelines for Snack Foods:
Your snack foods will maintain their freshness
longer when you vacuum package them. For best
results, use a FoodSaver
®
Canister for crushable
items like crackers.
Vacuum Packaging Non-Food Items
The FoodSaver
®
vacuum packaging system also
protects non-food items from oxidation, corrosion
and moisture. Simply follow the directions to vacuum
package items using FoodSaver
®
Bags, Canisters
and Accessories.
To vacuum package silver, wrap fork tines in soft
cushioning material, such as a paper towel, to avoid
puncturing bag. Your FoodSaver
®
Bags are ideal for
outdoor excursions. For camping and hiking, keep
your matches, maps and food dry and compact.
To have fresh water for drinking, simply fill a
FoodSaver
®
Bag with ice, seal it and when needed,
let the ice pack melt. If you’re going sailing or boating,
vacuum package your food, film and a dry change of
clothes. Just remember to bring scissors or a knife to
open the bag.
To keep emergency kits safe and dry, vacuum package
flares, batteries, flashlights, matches, candles and
other necessities. Your emergency items will stay dry
and organized in your home, car or boat
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