FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Store Food Smarter, Waste Less

Whether you're vacuum sealing fresh food, freezing bulk purchases or organising your pantry, proper food storage can dramatically extend freshness, reduce waste and save money.

The guide below compares typical food storage times with and without vacuum sealing. These are conservative estimates and will vary depending on the freshness of the food and how it was prepared.

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Food Storage In The Refrigerator

COMPARATIVE TABLE OF FOOD STORAGE IN THE REFRIGERATOR

Type Of Food Regular Storage Vacuum Storage
Boiled Food 2 Days 10 Days
Fresh Meat 2 Days 6 Days
Fresh Poultry 2 Days 6 Days
Boiled Meat 4 – 5 Days 8 – 10 Days
Fresh Fish 2 Days 4 – 5 Days
Cold Meats 3 Days 6 – 8 Days
Smoked Sausages 90 Days 365 Days
Hard Cheeses 12 – 15 Days 50 – 55 Days
Soft Cheeses 5 – 7 Days 13 – 15 Days
Fresh Vegetables 5 Days 18 – 20 Days
Fresh Herbs 2 – 3 Days 7 – 14 Days
Washed Lettuce 3 Days 6 – 8 Days
Fresh Fruit 3 – 7 Days 8 – 20 Days
Desserts 5 Days 10 – 15 Days

FRESH Red Meat can be aged in the refrigerator for up to 10-12 weeks.

Food Storage In The Pantry

COMPARATIVE TABLE OF FOOD STORAGE IN THE PANTRY

Type of Food Regular Storage Vacuum storage
Bread/Rolls 2 – 3 Days 7 – 8 Days
Pastry 120 Days 300 Days
Dried Food 10 – 30 Days 30 – 90 Days
Raw Rice/Pasta 180 Days 365 Days
Coffee/Tea 30 – 60 Days 365 days
Wine 2 – 3 Days 20 – 25 Days
Non-alcoholic Drink (Sealed) 7 – 10 Days 20 – 25 Days
Non-alcoholic Drink in a Vacuum Jar 2 – 3 Days 7 – 10 Days
Baking Goods 2 – 3 Days 7 – 10 Days
Hazelnuts, Walnuts etc 30 – 60 Days 120 – 180 Days
Crackers/Potato Chips 5 – 10 Days 20 – 30 Days
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Food Storage In The Freezer

COMPARATIVE TABLE OF FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER

Type Of Food Regular Storage Vacuum Storage
Fresh Meat 6 Months 24 Months
Ground Meat 4 Months 12 Months
Poultry 6 Months 18 Months
Fish 6 Months 18 Months
Fresh Vegetables 8 Months 24 Months
Mushrooms 8 Months 24 Months
Herbs 3 – 4 Months 8 – 12 Months
Fruit 6 – 10 Months 18 – 30 Months
Cold Meats 2 Months 4 – 6 Months
Baking Goods 6 – 12 Months 18 Months
Coffee Beans 6 – 9 Months 18 – 27 Months
Ground Coffee 6 Months 12 – 34 Months
Bread/Rolls 6 – 12 Months 18 – 36 Months

Please Note: THESE ARE CONSERVATIVE KEEPING TIMES AND WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE INITIAL STATE (freshness) AND THE WAY THE FOOD WAS PREPARED.

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