Magic Vac Dinamika Operating Manual page 24

packing. They will keep better and moisture, mould and
insects will not attack and ruin them.
Defrosting MAGIC VAC bags
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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 bags after the factory package
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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 containers or, in the case of glass receptacles,
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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
will remain firm and fresh. To absorb excess moisture,
fold a paper towel and place it on the bottom of the
container.
Warning: Liquids must be cooled before vacuum pack-
ing. Hot liquids will expand and leak from the con-
tainer during depressurising.
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
- Fragile and delicate foodstuffs like strawberries,
- There are many non-food products which can be
Food in powder or granule form can be covered with a
paper towel before vacuum packing. This will prevent
the powder or granules from getting into the vacuum
and cause injury.
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paths or being deposited in the Vacuum Cap seal.
Oil used once for frying can be filtered, cooled, vacuum
sealed in a MAGIC VAC
fridge. This will enable you to use the oil again at least
once, since it has been preserved in an airless and cold
environment, thereby retaining its characteristics.
Larder items like flour, rice and cake mixes stay fresh
for longer if they are vacuum packed. Nuts and condi-
ments retain their flavour and will not become rancid.
Tips for preserving food in jars
To preserve food in jars, use lids which have been
container. They
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maintain a good vacuum, the seals of the lids must be
in perfect condition. To keep the lids in good condition,
immerse them in boiling water for three minutes and
then rub the dry seal with a drop of oil. This will restore
the necessary elasticity to the seals of the lids.
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and spaghetti, pad the edges with paper towels to
prevent perforating the bag.
crackers or biscuits should be preserved in MAGIC
VAC containers.
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vacuum packed, such as camping equipment includ-
ing matches, first aid kits and clean, dry clothes. You
can even preserve the emergency triangle in the
car. Silverware and collections can also be vacuum
packed to protect the items against oxidation, etc.
CONTAINERS
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container and kept in the
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