Magic Vac ® Containers - Magic Vac MINImatic Instrucciones De Uso

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 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.
Defrosting MAGIC VAC bags
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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 tempe-
rature, 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.
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
cause injury.
Freezing in containers
To freeze food in plastic containers use only MAGIC
VAC containers or, in the case of glass recep-
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tacles, used 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
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
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
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
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 prevent perforating the bag.
- Fragile and delicate foodstuffs like strawberri-
es, crackers or biscuits should be preserved in
MAGIC VAC
- 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.
Vacuum Cap seal.
Oil used once for frying can be filtered, cooled,
vacuum sealed in a MAGIC VAC
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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.
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
To marinate meat, poultry or fish, use the square
"quick marinating" Executive container (ACO1073)
and follow the instructions regarding how to use
the container itself. The food will be marinated in 20
minutes as if it had been marinated all night!
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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.
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