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9.3. COMPARATIVE TABLE OF FOOD STORAGE
IN THE FREEZER
Only approximate time of duration is indicated in the tables, as it depends on the initial state (freshness) and way
of preparing food. We have considered storage of food at +3 °C / +5°C in the refrigerator and at –18 °C in the
freezer.
(1)
Blanch before freezing or wash food before storing it in the refrigerator. Chopped food containing a lot of water is
not suitable for vacuum packing (cucumbers, zucchini etc.).
(2)
If you want to properly vacuum package coffee or other ground food with SmartVac, leave the items in their original
packaging and place them into the Status' bag. If you do not have the original packaging, use a regular bag and
insert it in the Status' bag. This way you can prevent beans or ground items from being sucked into the machine.
(3)
Mushrooms: We strongly recommend the "manual vacuum packing" function. Only hard, meaty and fresh mu-
shrooms are suitable for vacuum packing and freezing. First wash and dry the mushrooms, then chop them with a
fine knife and store them in small quantities. Almost all types of mushrooms should be blanched. We recommend
that you put them in the freezer for half an hour before vacuum packing. Do not thaw the mushrooms before pre-
paring them. Boil frozen mushrooms in hot salty water or add them to sauces.
(4)
Herbs containing a high portion of essential oils, such as sage, thyme, rosemary or peppermint are not suitable for
vacuum packing but only for drying. Basil, tarragon, garden dill, parsley and chive should be frozen. If dried, they
lose too much flavour.
Type of food Regular storage Vacuum storage
Fresh meat 6 months 18 months
Ground meat 4 months 12 months
Poultry 6 months 18 months
Fish 6 months 18 months
Fresh vegetables (remark number 1) 8 months 24 months
Mushrooms (remark number 3) 8 months 24 months
Herbs (remark number 4) 3-4 months 8-12 months
Fruit 6-10 months 18-30 months
Cold meats 2 months 4-6 months
Baking goods 6-12 months 18 months
Coffee beans 6-9 months 18-27 months
Ground coffee (remark number 2) 6 months 12-34 months
Bread/rolls 6-12 months 18-36 months