Using the vacuum levels
There are 3 levels for vacuum sealing.
The higher the vacuum level selected, the greater the vacuum.
Vacuum
Intended use
level
Packaging, portioning, and storing
Suitable for
– Food that is prone to squashing, e.g., lettuce, berries, or chips
Marinating, tenderizing, sous-vide cooking, and freezing
Suitable for
– Food that is prone to squashing, e.g., tender fish fillets
– Sauces and food with a high liquid content (≥ 1.8 ox (50 g)),
Sous-vide cooking, freezing, and storage
Suitable for
– Meat and more solid food, e.g., potatoes, carrots
– Hard cheese (storage)
– Food with a low liquid content (≤ 1.8 ox (50 g)), such as meat
e.g., ragout, curry
seasoned with a herb oil
Operation
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