prepare food pouches for sealing
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Prepare the pouch by folding
back the top 2 inches (5 cm)
before filling, to keep the sealing
surface clean.
Fill the pouch up to about three-
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fourths (75%) of its capacity
with the food you wish to seal.
Do not overfill.
Make sure the sealing surface is
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clean and free of liquid, oils,
or debris before unfolding the
top of the pouch for sealing.
important tips for preparing pouches
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Sharp edges and points, such as bones and shells, can
puncture the pouch during air extraction and prevent proper
sealing. Cover the sharp areas with soft food, such as fresh
herbs or food-safe plastic wrap (cling film) to protect the
pouch from puncture.
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When vacuum sealing wet or moist foods, such as fresh meat
or washed vegetables, drain them well and pat dry with paper
towels (kitchen paper) before putting them in the pouch.
Excess liquid over 1½ tablespoons (22.5 ml) in foods
can be pulled into the vacuum chamber or onto the sealing
surface of the pouch during suction air extraction. Liquid
pulled into the pump can damage it.
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This suction vacuum sealer is not designed to vacuum
seal pure liquids or liquid-rich foods. We recommend using
SousVide Supreme Zip Cooking Pouches for sealing liquids.
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