Magic Vac Alice Vacuum Sealer

The Magic Vac Vacuum Sealer is a domestic vacuum packing system that is the perfect companion to your Food Dehydrator as well as for extending the life of fresh foods. It vacuum packs fresh & dried food for easy storage and longer shelf life. Magic Vac Vacuum Sealer review: Key Features Greatly extends the life of your food by up to 5 times Removes over 70% of the air Ideal for fresh & dehydrated foods Fully-automatic and quick to use Perfect for backpackers, campers & hikers! Able to store goods in pantry, fridge or freezer Health Benefits Reduces oxidization of food Reduces freezer burn Prevents bacteria and mold from ruining your food Economical Save money by getting the most out of your food Never waste your groceries again!   The Magic Vac comes with a strong .8 bar (11psi) pump and has a vacuum capacity of 9 litres per minute Automatic operation means it’s easy to use Manual override function means you’re always in control 3-year warranty What to Vacuum Pack: Instant Meals The Magic Vac is great for instant meals. Put sauces, casseroles, soups, pasta bakes or any left-overs you have into a bag, vacuum pack with the Magic Vac and freeze. Pull it out when hungry and place it straight into boiling water to warm it up or snip a corner off and place in the microwave. A healthy time saver! Dehydrated Food The EziVac is the perfect companion for a food dehydrator. Get the most out of your dehydrated food by vacuum packing to save space and have your favourite snacks all year round. Healthy Bites Vacuum Packing berries and a range of fruit into convenient little bags makes them readily available for a dessert or nice smoothie. Meat All types of meat and poultry vacuum seal and freeze well so take advantage of buying in bulk. Fish in portion sizes seals best. Dough / Yeast Make dough in bulk and vacuum pack and freeze what you don’t need. Defrost in warm water for 20 minutes when you wish to use. It’s also great for sealing yeast in convenient portion sizes in the freezer. Stock Create your own stock by the pot load and vacuum pack. Great in the freezer or fridge. Pet food For dry and wet pet food. Buy in bulk and save. Dry food can stay in the pantry, wet food can be stored in the fridge or freezer. Grains / Cereals Vacuum seal and store in the pantry. Herbs / Spices Fresh or dried herbs go a lot further and have longer lasting freshness and aroma when vacuum sealed. Coffee Beans Perfect to seal in the freshness! Nuts & Cheese The list goes on… Batteries, Matches, First Aid / Emergency Supplies, paperwork The list with what you can Vacuum pack is endless. Think of all the things that you can seal to save space in your car, home & workplace. Vacuum Packing Tips: Fish Pat down to dry with paper towel before vacuuming. If still moist place a paper towel in the bag and seal inside. For best results freeze fish before sealing, in particular smaller, more delicate fish. Hot meals Allow hot food to cool before vacuum sealing. This prevents bacteria from producing in the bag and provides a better quality seal. [responsive][/responsive] Delicate food Pre-freezing before sealing prevents delicate foods such as raspberries, small fish etc from being crushed by the vacuum. Pat them down to be as dry as possible. Alternative Cooking Vacuum packaging allows the special cooking method called sous-vide, meaning “under vacuum” in French. It involves poaching food that is vacuum sealed in a plastic bag, a much healthier option than some. Vegetables For best practice it is recommended to first blanch vegetables before sealing. [responsive][/responsive] What not to seal It is not recommended to seal the following: mushrooms, garlic & soft cheese. Furthermore cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts emit gases when stored that will cause the bag to expand and spoil the food. Backpackers adore the Magic Vac! The Magic Vac is perfect for backpackers, hikers and campers! By extending the food life by up to 5 times fridges are no longer a must have on weekends away. Vacuum packed dehydrated soup or stew is the perfect getaway meal. Plus it’s packed so tightly in its sealed packaging that is takes up almost no space at all and fits easily into backpacks and jacket pockets. Forget heavy cans and large containers that take up precious space. Travel light and effortlessly with vacuum packed food that lasts longer! Stay away longer and enjoy the freedom.Shelf life of Vacuum Packaged Foods: [custom_table style=”1″] Food Stored In Normal Shelf Life Vacuum Shelf Life Large cuts of meat: beef, poultry, lamb and pork Freezer 6 months 2-3 years Ground meat: beef, poultry, lamb and pork Freezer 4 months 1 year Fish Freezer 6 months 2 years Coffee beans Room temperature 4 weeks 16 months Coffee beans Freezer 6-9 months 2-3 years Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries Refrigerator 1-3 days 1 week Berries: cranberries, huckleberries, blueberries Refrigerator 3-6 days 2 weeks Cheese – hard, semi-soft and pasteurized cheeses.*Soft cheeses such as Brie, Camembert, Ricotta, Cottage and Teleme MAY NOT be vacuum packaged Refrigerator 1-2 weeks 4-8 months Cookies, crackers Room temperature (periodically opening) 1-2 weeks 3-6 weeks Flour, sugar, rice Room temperature 6 months 1-2 years Lettuce Refrigerator 3-6 days 2 weeks Nuts Room temperature 6 months 2 years Oils with no preservatives, like safflower, canola, corn oil Room temperature 5-6 months 1-1.5 years Wine Refrigerator 1-3 weeks 2-4 months [/custom_table] Above table adapted by Tilia Inc. from Dr. G.K.York, Dept. of Food Science & Tech, U of California, DavisPlease note, this table serves as a guide only