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• There are many non-food products which can be vacuum-sealed, such as camping equipment
including matches, rst aid kits and clean, dry clothes. You can even preserve the emergency
triangle in the car. Also, you can extend the storage time of pipe tobacco. Silverware and
collections can also be vacuum-sealed to protect the items against oxidation, etc.
Using MAGIC VAC
®
containers
WARNING: Do not use plastic or glass containers that are not suitable since they could
implode under the vacuum pressure of MAGIC VAC
®
and cause injury.
Freezing food in containers
To freeze food in plastic containers use only MAGIC VAC
®
containers or, in the case of glass
receptacles, use tempered glass suitable for freezer temperatures.
Preparing food for vacuum sealing in containers
Vacuum sealing 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, vegetables and herbs can be cleaned for the whole week and kept
in a MAGIC VAC
®
container. They will 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 sealing. 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 sealing.
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 ltered, cooled, vacuum-sealed in a MAGIC VAC
®
container and
kept in the fridge. This 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.
Pantry items like our, rice and cake mixes stay fresh for longer if they are
vacuum-sealed. Nuts and condiments retain their avour and will not become rancid.
Marinating food in containers
Use the square MAGIC VAC
®
Executive containers.
To marinade meat, poultry or fish, pierce the surface of the food and place it in a MAGIC VAC
®
Executive container, covered with the marinade of your choice. Vacuum-seal the container and
cool in the fridge for at least 20 minutes. The food will be as tasty as if it had been left to marina-
de 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 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.
Important notes
In order to optimise the preservation of foods and ensure perfect hygiene, a number of
important rules must be followed:
• Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly and clean all the implements and surfaces you
will be using to cut and vacuum-seal the food.
• If possible, wear gloves when handling the food.
• Once perishable food has been packed, place it in the fridge or freeze it immediately,
maintaining a constant fridge or freezer temperature. Do not leave the food for a long time at
room temperature.
