FoodSaver II Turbo - Manual (Page 16)

Food Preparation and Storage Guide
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Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
L E A F Y V E G E TA B L E S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
FoodSaver
Lettuce, Spinach Refrigerator
Canister
2 weeks 3 to 6 days
Preparation Guidelines for Leafy Vegetables:
Wash vegetables, towel or spin dry
and vacuum package. You can then open the canister and take what you
need each time you make a salad.
Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
F R U I T S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
Apricots, Nectarines,
Peaches, Plums
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 to 3 years 6 to 12 months
Softer berries
(i.e. Boysenberries,
Refrigerator
FoodSaver
1 to 2 weeks 1 to 6 days
Blackberries, Raspberries, Canister
Strawberries)
Harder berries
FoodSaver
(i.e. Blueberries, Refrigerator 2 weeks 3 to 6 days
Cranberries)
Canister
Preparation Guidelines for Fruits:
When freezing soft fruits or berries
in a FoodSaver Bag, it is best to pre-
freeze for 1-2 hours or until solidly
frozen. To freeze fruits in individual
servings, place sliced fruit or berries
on a baking sheet and spread out so
the pieces are not touching. This
way they will not freeze together in
a block. Then vacuum package in
portions for baking, or in your
favorite combinations for easy fruit
salad all year round. Keep berries fresh longer in the
refrigerator by repackaging them in
a FoodSaver Canister. You can open
the canister and take what you need
for snacks or fruit salad, then reseal
to maintain freshness.
Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
B A K E D G O O D S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
Bread, Rolls,
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 to 3 years 6 to 12 months
Bagels, Pastries
Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
N U T S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
Walnuts, Pistachios,
Almonds, Peanuts,
Pantry
FoodSaver Bag,
2 years 6 months
Sunflower seeds
Canister
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 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.
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 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.