Magic Vac Maxima 2 Operating Manual page 46

If the food is not pre-frozen, leave an extra 5 cm in the length of the bag to allow for expansion due to
freezing. With regard to meat and fish, it is advisable to place the food on a paper towel and vacuum
pack it with the towel in the bag. This will absorb any moisture in the food. To preserve food like
focaccia, crêpes and small hamburgers, stack them on top of each other, placing greaseproof paper or
film between each piece. This will make it easier to remove some of the food, repackage the rest and
replace it immediately in the freezer.
Vacuum packing for the fridge
For busy households, food can be prepared in advance, then vacuum packed and kept in the fridge for
use at different times, ready to be heated as and when necessary.
Vacuum packing for the larder
Even foods that can keep at room temperature (like, for example, coffee, flour, pasta, sugar, etc.) can
benefit from vacuum packing. If these products are to remain unused for several days, such as when
you go away on holiday, it is advisable to protect all foods by vacuum packing. They will keep better and
moisture, mould and insects will not attack and ruin them.
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Defrosting MAGIC VAC bags
To defrost vacuum packed food such as meat, fish, fruit, vegetables or other delicate foodstuffs,
place it on the lowest shelf in the fridge to defrost slowly; bread and focaccia should be left at room
temperature, while soups or other liquid foods should be immersed in hot water still in the vacuum
bags until they reach the right temperature. When you leave food at room temperature or heat it in a
bain-marie, make sure you cut one corner of the bag to let the steam escape. When the food has been
defrosted, it must be consumed immediately. Do not re-freeze it.
Repackaging pre-packed food
Many foodstuffs, like cheese and meat, are sold pre-packed in factory-prepared vacuum bags. To
retain the flavour and freshness of these foods, repackage them in MAGIC VAC
package has been opened.
Pre-packed foods must always be consumed by the use-by date shown on the original package. They
must also be handled with the greatest care and hygiene when repackaging.
Useful tips...
- For food with tapered ends or sharp edges, like bones and spaghetti, pad the edges with paper towels
to prevent perforating the bag.
- Fragile and delicate foodstuffs like strawberries, crackers or biscuits should be preserved in MAGIC
VAC ® containers.
- There are many non-food products which can be vacuum packed, such as camping equipment
in the car. Silverware and collections can also be vacuum packed to protect the items against
oxidation, etc.
HOW TO PRESERVE FOOD IN MAGIC VAC
Warning: Do not use plastic or glass containers that are not suitable since they could implode under
the vacuum pressure of MAGIC VAC
Freezing in containers
To freeze food in plastic containers use only MAGIC VAC
receptacles, used tempered glass suitable for freezer temperatures.
Vacuum packing food in containers
Vacuum packing in containers is ideal for products that you use frequently. Dried foodstuffs like pasta,
rice, flour, sugar, crisps, savouries or biscuits, and pet food, will maintain all their shape and freshness.
Salad foods and vegetables can be cleaned for the whole week and kept in a MAGIC VAC
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and cause injury.
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CONTAINERS
containers or, in the case of glass
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