THE COMPLETE ICO SYSTEM
FOOD PREPARATION AND REHEATING TIPS
Get the most out of your ICO appliance with easy-to-use
ICO Bags, Canisters and Accessories.
IMPORTANT
: To avoid possible illness, do not reuse bags after storing
raw meats, raw fish or greasy foods, Do not reuse bags that have been
microwaved or simmered.
13
14
ALWAYS
allow hot foods to cool to room temperature before vacuum sealing. Hot foods
can cause the bag to melt.
Thawing and Reheating Vacuum Sealed Foods:
Always thaw foods in the refrigerator or microwave
–
do not thaw perishable
foods at room temperature.
To reheat foods in a microwave in an ICO vacuum sealer bag, cut at least one
corner of the bag before placing on a microwave safe plate or bowl. To avoid hot-
spots, do not reheat bone-in meat or greasy foods inside a vacuum sealer bag.
You can also reheat foods in ICO vacuum sealer bags by placing them in water at a
simmer below 170°F (75°C). Higher temperatures are not recommended due to
the risk of rupturing the bag’s seal.
Preparing Meat and Fish for Vacuum Sealing:
For best results,
pre-freeze meat and fish for 1-2 hours before vacuum sealing.
This helps retain the juice and shape, and ensures a better seal.
If it’s not possible to pre
-freeze, place a folded paper towel between meat or fish
and the top of the bag to absorb excess moisture.
Vacuum sealing Coffee and other Powders:
Place a coffee filter or paper towel at
the top of the bag before vacuum sealing to prevent food particles entering the
vacuum pump.
How to Vacuum Seal Liquids:
Pre-freeze liquids like soups, stocks, and stews until
solid. Once solid, insert in vacuum seal bag and seal as normal. To reheat, cut one
or two corners off the bag and microwave, or keep the bag whole and reheat in
water (up to 170°F (75°C).
Vacuum sealing vegetables:
Vegetables need to be blanched before vacuum
sealing. This process stops the loss of flavor, color, and texture.
TIP: Loaf pans are a great vessel for freezing soups, sauces, and stews.
The resulting
bricks are easy to stack and store in your freezer!
ICO BAGS AND ROLLS
The design of
ICO
Bags and Rolls features special channels
that enable the efficient and complete removal of air. The multi-ply
construction makes them an especially effective barrier to
oxygen and moisture, preventing freezer burn.
ICO’s vacuum sealer bags are BPA free and tested to be
phthalate
free. They are recyclable in most municipalities.
Contact your local
municipal recycling organization for further information on recycling.
ICO
Bags and Rolls come in a variety of sizes and are available from
or Amazon.com.
