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 O T T L E D L I Q U I D S | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum | Normal Storage |
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Oils (with no preservatives |
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such as safflower, canola, | Pantry | Bottle Stopper | 1 to 11⁄2 years | 5 to 6 months |
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Wine | Refrigerator | Bottle Stopper | 2 to 4 months | 1 to 3 weeks |
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T H E F O O D S AV E R U S E R M A N U A L
P O W D E R Y F O O D S | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum | Normal Storage | |
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Flour, Sugar, Dry milk, |
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Brown sugar, | Pantry | 1 to 2 years | 6 months | ||
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Preparation Guidelines for Powdery Foods:
Preparation Guidelines for Bottled Liquids:
For best results when vacuum pack- aging powdery foods in a FoodSaver
Keep powdery foods fresh and protect them from insect infesta-
Leave at least one inch of room between the contents and the bottom of the Bottle Stopper before vacuum packaging bottled liquids. Also, good for keeping the leftover
oil from deep fryers from turning rancid. After the oil has cooled down, strain it into mason jars or FoodSaver Canisters and vacuum package.
Bag, leave the item in its original bag, then place that bag inside a FoodSaver Bag. This will prevent fine or powdery food from being drawn into the vacuum pump and help guarantee a good seal.
tion by repackaging them with the FoodSaver after each use. You can open the container and take what you need for baking or cooking.
D R Y F O O D S | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum | Normal Storage | |
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Rice/risotto, Pasta, | Pantry | FoodSaver Bag, | 1 to 2 years | 6 months | |
Beans, Grains | Canister | ||||
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Preparation Guidelines for Dry Foods: |
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Before vacuum packaging dry foods | material, like a paper towel. This | ||||
with sharp edges, such as rice and | will help protect the FoodSaver Bag | ||||
pasta, wrap the food in cushioning | from punctures. |
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NOTE: Placing a box inside a FoodSaver Bag may puncture the bag. Therefore, it is best to use the inner bag in which most powdery foods are generally packaged.
S N A C K F O O D S | Where to | Recommended | Vacuum |
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Crackers, Chips, Cookies | Pantry | FoodSaver | 3 to 6 weeks |
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Preparation Guidelines for Snack Foods: |
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Keep snack foods fresh even if you | take what you need, then repackage | ||||
use them every day by vacuum | it to maintain freshness. |
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packaging them. Open the canister, |
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