Bags; Magic Vac Canisters; How To Preserve Food In Magic Vac ® Containers - Magic Vac P0211ED Instrucciones De Uso

packing. They will keep better and moisture, mould
and insects will not attack and ruin them.
Defrosting MAGIC VAC

bags

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To defrost vacuum packed food such as meat, fish, fruit,
vegetables or other delicate foodstuffs, place it on the
lowest shelf in the fridge to defrost slowly; bread and
focaccia should be left at room temperature, while
soups or other liquid foods should be immersed in
hot water still in the vacuum bags until they reach the
right temperature. When you leave food at room tem-
perature or heat it in a bain-marie, make sure you cut
one corner of the bag to let the steam escape. When
the food has been defrosted, it must be consumed
immediately. Do not re-freeze it.
Repackaging pre-packed food
Many foodstuffs, like cheese and meat, are sold pre-
packed in factory-prepared vacuum bags. To retain
the flavour and freshness of these foods, repackage
them in MAGIC VAC bags after the factory package
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HOW TO PRESERVE FOOD IN MAGIC VAC ® CONTAINERS
Warning: Do not use plastic or glass containers that
are not suitable since they could implode under the
vacuum pressure of MAGIC VAC ® and cause injury.
Freezing in containers
To freeze food in plastic containers use only MAGIC
VAC ® containers or, in the case of glass receptacles,
used tempered glass suitable for freezer tempera-
tures.
Vacuum packing food in containers
Vacuum packing in containers is ideal for products
that you use frequently. Dried foodstuffs like pasta,
rice, flour, sugar, crisps, savouries or biscuits, and pet
food, will maintain all their shape and freshness.
Salad foods and vegetables can be cleaned for the
whole week and kept in a MAGIC VAC ® container.
They will remain firm and fresh. To absorb excess
moisture, fold a paper towel and place it on the bot-
tom of the container.
Warning: Liquids must be cooled before vacuum
packing. Hot liquids will expand and leak from the
container during depressurising.
has been opened.
Pre-packed foods must always be consumed by the
use-by date shown on the original package. They must
also be handled with the greatest care and hygiene
when repackaging.
Useful tips...
- For food with tapered ends or sharp edges, like
bones and spaghetti, pad the edges with paper tow-
els to prevent perforating the bag.
- Fragile and delicate foodstuffs like strawberries,
crackers or biscuits should be preserved in MAGIC
VAC containers.
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- There are many non-food products which can be
vacuum packed, such as camping equipment includ-
ing matches, first aid kits and clean, dry clothes. You
can even preserve the emergency triangle in the
car. Silverware and collections can also be vacuum
packed to protect the items against oxidation, etc.
Food in powder or granule form can be covered
with a paper towel before vacuum packing. This will
prevent the powder or granules from getting into
the vacuum paths or being deposited in the Vacuum
Cap seal.
Oil used once for frying can be filtered, cooled,
vacuum sealed in a MAGIC VAC ® container and kept
in the fridge. This will enable you to use the oil again
at least once, since it has been preserved in an airless
and cold environment, thereby retaining its charac-
teristics.
Larder items like flour, rice and cake mixes stay fresh
for longer if they are vacuum packed. Nuts and condi-
ments retain their flavour and will not become rancid.
Tips for preserving food in jars
To preserve food in jars, use lids which have been
checked and are free from defects. To create and
maintain a good vacuum, the seals of the lids must be
in perfect condition. To keep the lids in good condi-
tion, immerse them in boiling water for three minutes
and then rub the dry seal with a drop of oil. This will
restore the necessary elasticity to the seals of the lids.
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