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Food Storage and Safety Information
The VS820 will revolutionise the way you buy and store food. Because vacuum
packaging works to eliminate freezer burn and slow food spoilage, you are now able
to take advantage of buying food in bulk without the threat of food waste.
Vacuum packaging with the VS820 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 prevents weevils and other insects from infesting dry
goods. Package only the freshest foods possible.
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 place when air is removed, causing these foods to be dangerous if
ingested. Vegetables should be blanched before packaging to kill any enzymes that
may cause deterioration of out-gassing when vacuumed.
Foods
Vacuum Freezer
Storage
Vacuum Fridge
Storage
Typical Storage
Fresh Beef & Veal
1-3 years
1 month
1-2 weeks
Ground Meat
1 year
1 month
1-2 weeks
Fresh Pork
2-3 years
2-4 weeks
1 week
Fresh Fish
2 years
2 weeks
3-4 days
Fresh Poultry
2-3 years
2-4 weeks
1 week
Smoked Meats
3 years
6-12 weeks
2-4 weeks
Fresh Produce,
Blanched
2-3 years
2-4 weeks
1-2 weeks
Fresh Fruits
2-3 years
2 weeks
3-4 days
Hard Cheeses
6 months
6-12 weeks
2-4 days
Sliced Deli Meats
not recommended
6-12 weeks
1-2 weeks
Fresh Pasta
6 months
2-3 weeks
1 week
