Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sunbeam Food Preserver™.

Vacuum packing will revolutionise the way in which you buy and keep food. By keeping food under vacuum (i.e. without air), the shelf-life of fresh foods can be greatly extended if properly handled, whether it is kept in the pantry, refrigerator or freezer.

The three basic elements which may cause food to spoil are oxygen (air), temperature and time. Minimising any or all of these elements will extend the useful life of foods. Vacuum packing can help keep your food fresher and more flavoursome for longer. This process minimises the oxygen component which is a main contributor to foods that are stale, have perished or show signs of freezer burns.

Now you can pack fresh food bought from the market, or food picked from your vegetable garden, in handy portions for future use, even in large quantities. Food bought

already vacuum-packed can be repackaged and vacuum sealed into more convenient portions, retaining its flavour and freshness once opened, without problems of moisture and mould. Meat, fish and vegetables can be frozen without the risk of frost burns and will keep their freshness and quality. Foods like coffee, rice, flour and nuts will last much longer if they are vacuum packed. Fresh or perishable foods must in any case be frozen or kept in the fridge.

Always keep your Food Preserver bags or rolls handy and you will quickly appreciate the many advantages and ease of use that Food Preserver offers when it comes to preserving the quality of food.

Consult the “Guide to food preservation times with Sunbeam Food Preserver™” table to see how vacuum packing can extend the life of food without in any way altering or impairing its taste, smell, appearance, hygiene and nutritional value.