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different 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.
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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
temperature. 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 defrosted, it must be consumed immediately. Do
not re-freeze it.
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
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
prevent perforating the bag.
- Fragile and delicate foodstuffs like strawberries, crackers or biscuits should be preserved in MAGIC VAC
containers.
- There are many non-food products which can be vacuum 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.
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
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pressure of MAGIC VAC and cause injury.
Freezing in containers
To freeze food in plastic containers use only MAGIC VAC
tempered 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 packing. 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. Oil used
once for frying can be filtered, cooled, vacuum sealed in a MAGIC VAC
will enable you to use the oil again at least once, since it has been preserved in an airless and cold environment,
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.
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 maintain
a good vacuum, the seals of the lids must be in perfect 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.
bags
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containers or, in the case of glass receptacles, used
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container and kept in the fridge. This
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container. They will
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