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How to preserve food in Espressions
MAGIC VAC® containers
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There are many non-food products which
can be vacuum packed, such as camping
equipment including 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.
WARNING:
Do not use plastic or glass containers
that are not suitable since they could implode
under the vacuum pressure of Espressions
Vacu Pro 2 and cause injury.
Freezing in containers
To freeze food in plastic containers use only
Espressions MAGIC VAC® containers or, in the
case of glass receptacles, used tempered glass
suitable for freezer temperatures.
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 an Espressions MAGIC VAC® container. They
will remain firm and fresh. To absorb excess
moisture, fold a paper towel and place it on
the bottom of the container.
WARNING:
Liquids must be cooled before
vacuum packing. Hot liquids will expand and
leak from the container during depressurising.
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 an
Espressions 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 characteristics. Larder items like
flour, rice and cake mixes stay fresh for longer
if they are vacuum packed. Nuts and condiments
retain their flavourand 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 condition, 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.
Useful tips
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For food with tapered ends or sharp edges,
like bones and spaghetti, pad the edges with
paper towels to prevent perforating the bag.
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Fragile and delicate foodstuffs like strawberries,
crackers or biscuits should be preserved in
Espressions MAGIC VAC® containers.
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