Food Preparation and Storage Guide
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Where to
Recommended
Vacuum
Normal Storage
P
R E PA R E D
L
I Q U I D S
Store
FoodSaver
Packaged
Life
(without
Container
Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
Soups, Stews,
Sauces, Other liquids
Freezer
FoodSaver Bag
1 to 2 years
3 to 6 months
Where to
Recommended
Vacuum
Normal Storage
C
O F F E E
Store
FoodSaver
Packaged
Life
(without
Container
Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
Beans
Freezer
FoodSaver Bag
2 to 3 years
6 to 9 months
Ground
Freezer
FoodSaver Bag
2 years
6 months
Beans
Pantry
FoodSaver Bag,
1 year
3 months
Canister
Ground
Pantry
FoodSaver Bag,
5 to 6 months
1 month
Canister
Preparation Guidelines for Coffee:
When vacuum packaging ground
coffee in a FoodSaver Bag, leave
coffee in the original bag or place
into a regular plastic bag and then
place that bag into a FoodSaver Bag
for vacuum packaging. This will
prevent grounds from being drawn
into the vacuum pump and help
guarantee a good seal.
Preparation Guidelines for Prepared Liquids:
To vacuum package liquids for freezer
storage, pre-freeze them first in a cas-
serole or loaf pan until they are solid.
Remove from the pan and vacuum
package in a FoodSaver Bag. These
“frozen bricks” stack conveniently in
your freezer and can go right into
boiling water or the microwave when
you are ready to use them. This same
technique can be used for pre-cooked
dinners and leftovers.
Where to
Recommended
Vacuum
Normal Storage
B
A K E D
G
O O D S
Store
FoodSaver
Packaged
Life
(without
Container
Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
Bread, Rolls,
Freezer
FoodSaver Bag
1 to 3 years
6 to 12 months
Bagels, Pastries
Where to
Recommended
Vacuum
Normal Storage
N
U T S
Store
FoodSaver
Packaged
Life
(without
Container
Storage Life
vacuum packaging)
Walnuts, Pistachios,
Almonds, Peanuts,
Pantry
FoodSaver Bag,
2 years
6 months
Sunflower seeds
Canister
Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods:
Before vacuum packaging soft or airy
baked goods, pre-freeze for 1-2 hours
or until solidly frozen so that they
will hold their shape. You can bake a
double batch of bread or multiple pie
shells and vacuum package the extras
for later use. Also, you can vacuum
package treats such as peanut brittle
and fudge to send as gifts.
Preparation Guidelines for Nuts:
Vacuum packaging eliminates the
stale or rancid flavor nuts often get
when stored. Plus, it eliminates the
growth of molds that commonly
occur with nuts. Keep nuts fresh
by vacuum packaging them. You
can open the container and take
what you need for baking or snacks
and then repackage. If using a
FoodSaver Bag, allow approximately
one inch of extra bag material for
each time the bag will be opened
and repackaged.
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