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Storage times
These are indicative values which depend on the quality of the packaging and the original quality of the food. They
solely refer to the use of original accessories (foil bags and rolls). For the use of accessories of other brands, we can
neither make a statement regarding their general suitability nor regarding the storage life of food vacuum-sealed with
them. Also no liability will be assumed in this case.
Note: Store perishable foods in the freezer or fridge. Vacuum-sealing extends the storage time of food, but
does not make them a ‘preserve’, i. e. a product which is stable at room temperature.
Note: Food which has been vacuum-sealed, then has been heated up and left at room temperature is
susceptible to pathogenic micro-organisms which are multiplying within just a few hours and can be harmful
to health when consumed.
Storage time under
atmospheric pressure
Storage time when
vacuum-sealed
Cooled food (5 ± 2 °C)
red meat
3 – 4 days
8 – 9 days
white meat
2 – 3 days
6 – 9 days
fish, whole
1 – 3 days
4 – 5 days
game
2 – 3 days
5 – 7 days
sausages
7 – 15 days
25 – 40 days
sliced sausage
4 – 6 days
20 – 25 days
soft cheese
5 – 7 days
14 – 20 days
hard and semi-hard cheese
15 – 20 days
25 – 60 days
vegetables
1 – 3 days
7 – 10 days
fruit
5 – 7 days
14 – 20 days
Cooked and cooled food (5 ± 2 °C)
vegetable puree or soup
2 – 3 days
8 – 10 days
pasta and risotto
2 – 3 days
6 – 8 days
cooked and roast meats
3 – 5 days
10 – 15 days
filled cakes (with cream and fruit)
2 – 3 days
6 – 8 days
deep-frying oil
10 – 15 days
25 – 40 days
Deep-frozen food (-18 ± 2 °C)
meat
4 – 6 months
15 – 20 months
fish
3 – 4 months
10 – 12 months
vegetables
8 – 10 months
18 – 24 months
Food at room temperature (25 ± 2 °C)
bread
1 – 2 days
6 – 8 days
packaged biscuits
4 – 6 months
12 months
pasta
5 – 6 months
12 months
rice
5 – 6 months
12 months
flour
4 – 5 months
12 months
dried fruit
3 – 4 months
12 months
ground coffee
2 – 3 months
12 months
powdered tea
5 – 6 months
12 months
freeze-dried products
1 – 2 months
12 months
milk powder
1 – 2 months
12 months
