How To Preserve Food In Magic Vac Containers - Magic Vac Maxima Betriebsanleitung

Vacuum packing for the fridge
For busy households, food can be prepared in advance,
then vacuum packed and kept in the fridge for use at dif-
ferent times, ready to be heated as and when necessary.
Vacuum packing for the larder
Even foods that can keep at room temperature (like, for
example, coffee, flour, pasta, sugar, etc.) can benefit from
vacuum packing. If these products are to remain unused
for several days, such as when you go away on holiday, it
is advisable to protect all foods by vacuum packing. They
will keep better and moisture, mould and insects will not
attack and ruin them.
Defrosting MAGIC VAC
To defrost vacuum packed food such as meat, fish, fruit,
vegetables or other delicate foodstuffs, place it on the
lowest shelf in the fridge to defrost slowly; bread and
focaccia should be left at room temperature, while soups
or other liquid foods should be immersed in hot water still
in the vacuum bags until they reach the right tempera-
ture. When you leave food at room temperature or heat it
in a bain-marie, make sure you cut one corner of the bag
to let the steam escape. When the food has been defrost-
ed, it must be consumed immediately. Do not re-freeze it
HOW TO PRESERVE FOOD IN MAGIC VAC
Warning: Do not use plastic or glass containers that are
not suitable since they could implode under the vacuum
pressure of MAGIC VAC
Freezing in containers
To freeze food in plastic containers use only MAGIC VAC
containers or, in the case of glass receptacles, used tem-
pered glass suitable for freezer temperatures.
Vacuum packing food in containers
Vacuum packing in containers is ideal for products that
you use frequently. Dried foodstuffs like pasta, rice, flour,
sugar, crisps, savouries or biscuits, and pet food, will
maintain all their shape and freshness.
Salad foods and vegetables can be cleaned for the whole
week and kept in a MAGIC VAC
remain firm and fresh. To absorb excess moisture, fold a
paper towel and place it on the bottom of the container.
Warning: Liquids must be cooled before vacuum pack-
ing. Hot liquids will expand and leak from the container
during depressurising.
Food in powder or granule form can be covered with a
paper towel before vacuum packing. This will prevent the
powder or granules from getting into the vacuum paths or
being deposited in the Vacuum Cap seal.
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Repackaging pre-packed food
Many foodstuffs, like cheese and meat, are sold pre-
packed in factory-prepared vacuum bags. To retain the
flavour and freshness of these foods, repackage them in
MAGIC VAC ® bags after the factory package has been
opened.
Pre-packed foods must always be consumed by the use-
by date shown on the original package. They must also
be handled with the greatest care and hygiene when
repackaging.
Useful tips...
- For food with tapered ends or sharp edges, like bones
and spaghetti, pad the edges with paper towels to pre-
vent perforating the bag.
- Fragile and delicate foodstuffs like strawberries, crack-
ers or biscuits should be preserved in MAGIC VAC
containers.
- There are many non-food products which can be vacu-
um packed, such as camping equipment including
matches, first aid kits and clean, dry clothes. You can
even preserve the emergency triangle in the car.
Silverware and collections can also be vacuum packed
to protect the items against oxidation, etc.
Oil used once for frying can be filtered, cooled, vacuum
sealed in a MAGIC VAC
This will enable you to use the oil again at least once,
since it has been preserved in an airless and cold envi-
ronment, thereby retaining its characteristics.
® Larder items like flour, rice and cake mixes stay fresh for
longer if they are vacuum packed. Nuts and condiments
retain their flavour and will not become rancid.
Marinating food in MAGIC VAC
To marinade meat, poultry or fish, pierce the surface of
the food and place it in a MAGIC VAC
with the marinade of your choice. Vacuum seal the
MAGIC VAC ® container and cool in the fridge for at least
20 minutes. The food will be as tasty as if it had been left
to marinade overnight!
Tips for preserving food in jars
To preserve food in jars, use lids which have been
checked and are free from defects. To create and main-
tain a good vacuum, the seals of the lids must be in per-
fect condition. To keep the lids in good condition,
immerse them in boiling water for three minutes and then
rub the dry seal with a drop of oil. This will restore the
necessary elasticity to the seals of the lids.
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