Food Storage & Safety Information
Food Storage & Safety Information
Powdered or granulated foods should be covered with a paper towel before vacuuming
to prevent food from traveling into the vacuum mechanism.
Vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning. Perishable foods still need to be
refrigerated or frozen.
Food Storage & Safety Information
The Pro150 will revolutionize the way you store and buy food. Because vacuum packaging
eliminates freezer burn and slows food spoilage, you are now able to take advantage of buy-
ing food in bulk without the threat of food waste.
Vacuum packaging with the Pro150 removes up to 90% of the air from the package. This
will help keep food fresher up to 5 times longer than under normal circumstances. Dry foods
like pasta, cereals and flour will stay fresh from start to finish. Plus, vacuum packaging pre-
vents weevils and other insects from infesting dry goods.
However, please keep in mind that not all foods benefit from vacuum packaging. Never
vacuum package garlic or fungi like mushrooms. A dangerous chemical reaction takes
places when air is removed, causing these foods to be dangerous if ingested.
Package only the freshest foods possible. Vegetables should be blanched before packaging
to kill any enzymes that may cause deterioration or out-gassing when vacuumed.
Vacuum Packaging Tips
Of course vacuum packaging greatly extends the shelf life of foods, but your Pro150 can
also be used in many other areas of the house besides the kitchen.
Vacuum packaging is great for camping and outdoor activities!
For a quick & reusable ice pack, fill a vacuum bag about half full with water and a few
tablespoons of rubbing alcohol. Seal the bag - don’t vacuum it - and place in the freezer.
The alcohol keeps the water from freezing completely, resulting in a flexible ice pack to
wrap around sore joints and minor injuries.
Vacuum package pre-made meals in advance for camping outings for quick and easy
dinners in the great outdoors.
Vacuum package meats and other items for scent-free storage.
Create your own dry packs by vacuum packaging essentials like matches, dry socks and
a map for emergencies.
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