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3. VACUUM PACKING DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOOD
Vacuum packing is not a substitute for freezing or refri-
geration. Despite being vacuum packed foods still have
to be stored in the refrigerator or freezer or in a cool
place (e.g. dried meat products in a cellar).
Do not use bags or rolls for packing foods which
contain a lot of liquid!
Soups, sauces and liquids should be either pre-frozen
before packing in a vacuum bag or vacuum packed in
an acrylic container.
Boiled meat, raw meat and fish:
For best results we recommend you to pre-freeze meat
and fish for 1-2 hours prior to vacuum packing to ensu-
re the retention of juices and shape, and to help gua-
rantee a good seal. If pre-freezing is not possible, place
a folded paper towel between the meat and the top of
the bag, avoiding the area to be sealed. Leave the pa-
per towel in the bag when vacuum packing to absorb
excess moisture and juices.
Note: Beef may appear darker after vacuum packing
due to the removal of oxygen. However, this does not
indicate it is spoiled.
Vegetables:
Vegetables should be blanched prior to
vacuum packing. The process of blanching stops the
enzyme action and preserves flavour, colour and texture.
One to two minutes in boiling water is enough for fresh
leaf vegetables or beans. For chopped zucchini or bro-
ccoli and other cruciferous vegetables allow 3 to 4 mi-
nutes, for carrots allow 5 minutes and 7 to 11 minutes
for cereals. After blanching, submerge the vegetables in
cold water to stop the process then dry them with a paper
towel prior to vacuum packing.
We recommend you to store leaf vegetables in vacuum
containers. They should first be washed and dried with a
paper towel, and then stored in a vacuum container. This
way, spinach and lettuce will stay fresh up to 2 weeks
when refrigerated.
Mushrooms, raw garlic and raw potatoes:
We do not recommend vacuum packing. If you want to
do it anyway, strictly follow the instructions in paragraph
9.3.
Thawing of vacuum packaged foods:
Foods should
always be thawed in the refrigerator to preserve quality.
4. WARRANTY
This warranty is valid for two years from the date of
purchase. Evidence of original purchase is required
for warranty services, so it is important to keep your
sales receipt.
This warranty only covers breakdown caused by
electrical or mechanical failure. It does not cover
damage caused by liquid entering the machine or
breakdown caused by failure to follow the manufac-
turers instructions.
If you have any comments or questions concerning
the functioning of the machine or warranty, please
contact us:
STATUS d.o.o. Metlika
Ulica Belokranjskega odreda 19, 8330 Metlika
e-mail: info-prodaja@status.si
For more information visit our website www.status.si.