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example, coffee, flour, pasta, sugar, etc.) can benefit

from vacuum packing. If these products are to remain

unused for several days, such as when you go away on

holiday, it is advisable to protect all foods by vacuum

packing. They will keep better and moisture, mould and

insects will not attack and ruin them.

Defrosting MAGIC VAC

bags

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 temperature

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

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.

- 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.

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 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 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 characteristics.

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.

Marinating

To marinate meat, poultry or fish, use the square

“quick marinating” Executive container (ACO1073) and

follow the instructions regarding how to use the con-

tainer it self. The food will be marinated in 20 minutes

as if it had been marinated all night!

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.

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