FoodSaver II Turbo - Manual (Page 17)

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Food Preparation and Storage Guide
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Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
P R E PA R E D L I Q U I D S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
Soups, Stews,
Sauces, Other liquids
Freezer FoodSaver Bag 1 to 2 years 3 to 6 months
Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
C O F F E E Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
Beans Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 to 3 years 6 to 9 months
Ground Freezer FoodSaver Bag 2 years 6 months
Beans Pantry
FoodSaver Bag,
1 year 3 months
Canister
Ground Pantry
FoodSaver Bag,
5 to 6 months 1 month
Canister
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 for vacuum packaging. This will
prevent grounds from being drawn
into the vacuum pump and help
guarantee a good seal.
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 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.
Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
B O T T L E D L I Q U I D S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
Oils (with no preservatives
FoodSaver such as safflower, canola, Pantry
Bottle Stopper
1 to 1 1 ⁄ 2 years 5 to 6 months
corn oil)
Wine Refrigerator
FoodSaver
2 to 4 months 1 to 3 weeks
Bottle Stopper
Where to Recommended Vacuum Normal Storage
D R Y F O O D S Store FoodSaver Packaged Life (without
Container Storage Life vacuum packaging)
Rice/risotto, Pasta, FoodSaver Bag,
Beans, Grains
Pantry
Canister
1 to 2 years 6 months
Preparation Guidelines for Bottled Liquids:
Wine, oil and other non-carbon-
ated bottled liquids can be kept
fresh longer with the FoodSaver
Bottle Stopper. Leave at least one
inch of room between the contents and the bottom of the Bottle
Stopper before vacuum packaging
bottled liquids. Re-seal bottles after
each use.
Preparation Guidelines for Dry Foods:
Before vacuum packaging dry foods
with sharp edges, such as rice and
pasta, wrap the food in cushioning material, like a paper towel. This
will help protect the FoodSaver Bag
from punctures.