Preparation Guidelines For Coffee; Preparation Guidelines For Prepared Liquids; Preparation Guidelines For Bottled Liquids; Preparation Guidelines For Dry Foods - FoodSaver II User Manual

T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L
Food Preparation and Storage Guide
Where to
C
O F F E E Store
Beans
Freezer
Ground
Freezer
Beans
Pantry
Ground
Pantry

Preparation Guidelines for Coffee:

When vacuum packaging ground
coffee in a FoodSaver Bag, leave
coffee in the original bag or place
into a regular plastic bag and then
place that bag into a FoodSaver Bag
Where to
P L
R E PA R E D I QU I D S Store
Soups, Stews,
Freezer
Sauces, Other liquids

Preparation Guidelines for Prepared Liquids:

To vacuum package liquids for freezer
storage, pre-freeze them first in a cas-
serole or loaf pan until they are solid.
Remove from the pan and vacuum
package in a FoodSaver Bag. These
"frozen bricks" stack conveniently in
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Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 6 to 9 months
FoodSaver Bag 2 years 6 months
FoodSaver Bag,
1 year 3 months
Canister
FoodSaver Bag,
5 to 6 months 1 month
Canister
for vacuum packaging. This will
prevent grounds from being drawn
into the vacuum pump and help
guarantee a good seal.
Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
FoodSaver Bag 1 to 2 years 3 to 6 months
your freezer and can go right into
boiling water or the microwave when
you are ready to use them. This same
technique can be used for pre-cooked
dinners and leftovers.
T H E F O O D S A V E R U S E R M A N U A L
Where to
B L
O T T L E D I Q U I D S Store
Oils (with no preservatives
such as safflower, canola,
Pantry
corn oil)
Wine
Refrigerator

Preparation Guidelines for Bottled Liquids:

Wine, oil and other non-carbon-
ated bottled liquids can be kept
fresh longer with the FoodSaver
Bottle Stopper. Leave at least one
inch of room between the contents
Where to
D F
R Y O O D S Store
Rice/risotto, Pasta,
Pantry
Beans, Grains

Preparation Guidelines for Dry Foods:

Before vacuum packaging dry foods
with sharp edges, such as rice and
pasta, wrap the food in cushioning
Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
FoodSaver
1 to 1 1 ⁄ years 5 to 6 months
2
Bottle Stopper
FoodSaver
2 to 4 months 1 to 3 weeks
Bottle Stopper
and the bottom of the Bottle
Stopper before vacuum packaging
bottled liquids. Re-seal bottles after
each use.
Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
FoodSaver Bag,
1 to 2 years 6 months
Canister
material, like a paper towel. This
will help protect the FoodSaver Bag
from punctures.
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