Preservation Guidelines
Foods
Meat
Where to
Store
Recommended
FoodSaver® Products
Storage Life
with FoodSaver®
Products
Normal Storage
Life
Beef, Pork, Lamb | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | 6 months | |
Ground Meat | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | 1 year | 4 months |
Poultry | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | 6 months | |
Fish | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | 2 years | 6 months |
Hard Cheeses |
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Cheddar, Swiss | Refrigerator | FoodSaver® Bag, Canister | ||
Parmesan | Refrigerator | FoodSaver® Bag, Canister |
Vegetables (Vegetables, excluding leafy types, must be blanched before vacuum sealing.)
Asparagus | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | 8 months | |
Broccoli, Cauliflower | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | 8 months | |
Cabbage, Brussels | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | 8 months | |
Sprouts |
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Corn (cob or kernel) | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | 8 months | |
Green Beans | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | 8 months | |
Lettuce, Spinach | Refrigerator | FoodSaver® Canister | 2 weeks | |
Snow Peas, Snap Peas | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | 8 months | |
Fruits |
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Apricots, Plums | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | ||
Peaches, Nectarines | Freezer | FoodSaver® Bag | ||
Softer Berries |
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Raspberries, | Refrigerator | FoodSaver® Canister | 1 week | |
Blackberries |
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Strawberries | Refrigerator | FoodSaver® Canister | 1 week | |
Harder Berries |
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Blueberries | Refrigerator | FoodSaver® Canister | 2 weeks | |
Cranberries | Refrigerator | FoodSaver® Canister | 2 weeks |
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