T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L
Food Preparation and Storage Guide
B A K E D G O O D S | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum | Normal Storage | |
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Bread, Rolls, | Freezer | FoodSaver Bag | 1 to 3 years | 6 to 12 months | |
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Preparation Guidelines for Baked Goods:
T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L
C O F F E E | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum | Normal Storage |
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Beans | Freezer | FoodSaver Bag | 2 to 3 years | 6 to 9 months |
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Ground | Freezer | FoodSaver Bag | 2 years | 6 months |
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Beans | Pantry | FoodSaver Bag, | 1 year | 3 months |
Before vacuum packaging soft or airy baked goods,
shells and vacuum package the extras for later use. Also, you can vacuum package treats such as peanut brittle and fudge to send as gifts.
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Ground | Pantry | FoodSaver | 5 to 6 months | 1 month | |
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Preparation Guidelines for Coffee:
When vacuum packaging ground coffee in a FoodSaver Bag, leave
for vacuum packaging. This will prevent grounds from being drawn
N U T S | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum | Normal Storage | |
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Walnuts, Pistachios, |
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Almonds, Peanuts, | Pantry | 2 years | 6 months | ||
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coffee in the original bag or place into a regular plastic bag and then place that bag into a FoodSaver Bag
into the vacuum pump and help guarantee a good seal.
Sunflower seeds | Canister |
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P R E PA R E D L I Q U I D S | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum | Normal Storage |
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Preparation Guidelines for Nuts:
Vacuum packaging eliminates the stale or rancid flavor nuts often get when stored. Plus, it eliminates the growth of molds that commonly
what you need for baking or snacks and then repackage. If using a FoodSaver Bag, allow approximately one inch of extra bag material for
Soups, Stews, | Freezer | FoodSaver Bag | 1 to 2 years | 3 to 6 months | |
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Preparation Guidelines for Prepared Liquids:
occur with nuts. Keep nuts fresh by vacuum packaging them. You can open the container and take
each time the bag will be opened and repackaged.
To vacuum package liquids for freezer storage,
your freezer and can go right into boiling water or the microwave when you are ready to use them. This same technique can be used for
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