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T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L
Food Preparation and Storage Guide
Where to
B G
A K E D O O D S Store
Bread, Rolls,
Freezer
Bagels, Pastries
Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods:
Before vacuum packaging soft or airy
baked goods, pre-freeze for 1-2 hours
or until solidly frozen so that they
will hold their shape. You can bake a
double batch of bread or multiple pie
Where to
N
Store
U T S
Walnuts, Pistachios,
Almonds, Peanuts,
Pantry
Sunflower seeds
Preparation Guidelines for Nuts:
Vacuum packaging eliminates the
stale or rancid flavor nuts often get
when stored. Plus, it eliminates the
growth of molds that commonly
occur with nuts. Keep nuts fresh
by vacuum packaging them. You
can open the container and take
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Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
FoodSaver Bag 1 to 3 years 6 to 12 months
shells and vacuum package the extras
for later use. Also, you can vacuum
package treats such as peanut brittle
and fudge to send as gifts.
Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
FoodSaver Packaged Life
(without
Container Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
FoodSaver Bag,
2 years 6 months
Canister
what you need for baking or snacks
and then repackage. If using a
FoodSaver Bag, allow approximately
one inch of extra bag material for
each time the bag will be opened
and repackaged.
T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L
Where to Recommended
C
O F F E E Store FoodSaver
Container
Beans
Freezer FoodSaver Bag
Ground
Freezer FoodSaver Bag
FoodSaver Bag,
Beans
Pantry
Canister
FoodSaver Bag,
Ground Pantry
Canister
Preparation Guidelines for Coffee:
When vacuum packaging ground for vacuum packaging. This will
coffee in a FoodSaver Bag, leave prevent grounds from being drawn
coffee in the original bag or place into the vacuum pump and help
into a regular plastic bag and then guarantee a good seal.
place that bag into a FoodSaver Bag
Where to Recommended
P L
Store FoodSaver
R E PA R E D I Q U I D S
Container
Soups, Stews,
Freezer FoodSaver Bag
Sauces, Other liquids
Preparation Guidelines for Prepared Liquids:
To vacuum package liquids for freezer your freezer and can go right into
storage, pre-freeze them first in a cas- boiling water or the microwave when
serole or loaf pan until they are solid. you are ready to use them. This same
Remove from the pan and vacuum technique can be used for pre-cooked
package in a FoodSaver Bag. These dinners and leftovers.
"frozen bricks" stack conveniently in
Vacuum Normal Storage
Packaged Life (without
Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
2 to 3 years 6 to 9 months
2 years 6 months
1 year 3 months
5 to 6 months 1 month
Vacuum Normal Storage
Packaged Life
(without
Storage Life vacuum packaging)
1 to 2 years 3 to 6 months
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