FoodSaver Vac 550 User Manual page 15

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 with the
Vac 550. You can open the container
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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
and take what you need for baking
or snacks and then repackage it. 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
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
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
Canister 5 to 6 months 1 month
for vacuum packaging. This will
prevent grounds from being drawn
into the vacuum pump and helps
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.
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