CASO Germany Vacuum Canister Set - Manual (Page 15)

caso Vakuumier-Behälterset 15
11.2 Food storage safety information
These vacuum canisters will change the way you purchase and
store foods. Once you are accustomed to vacuum packing, it
will become an indispensable part of your food preparation.
Please follow certain procedures when using this appliance to
ensure food quality and safety:
Please note
► If perishable foods have been heated, defrosted or un-
refrigerated, consume them immediately.
► Before vacuum sealing, it’s necessary to clean your hands,
and all utensils and surfaces to be used for cutting and
vacuum sealing foods.
► Refrigerate or freeze the perishable foods immediately, if
you have vacuum-sealed them, and do not leave them
sitting at room temperature.
► The shelf life of dry foods such as nuts, coconut or cereals
will be extended in vacuum-sealed package, while storing
them in dark place. Oxygen and warm temperature will
cause high-fat content foods fat to rancidity.
► Before vacuum sealing some fruit and vegetables, such as
apples, bananas, potatoes and root vegetables, peel them,
this will extend their shelf lives.
► When vacuum seal some vegetables such as broccoli,
cauliflower and cabbage fresh for refrigeration, they will emit
gases, so it’s need to blanch and freeze these foods before
vacuum sealing.
11.3 Functions
The main function of this appliance is to store a wide kind of
foods for freshness, longer shelf life, flavor and convenience. In
general, vacuum packaging keeps food fresh up to three times
as long as other traditional food storage methods. Once this
appliance will be an indispensable part of your life, you will have
less food spoilage and it will save your money.
• Cook in advance to vacuum seal and store individual portions
or entire meals.
• Prepare foods in advance for picnics and camping trips or
barbecues.
• Eliminate freezer burn.