The 20cm x 30cm EziVac bags come in a pack of 50 and are great for packing small goods such as herbs, dehydrated produce, meats, cheese etc.
Health Benefits
- Reduces oxidization of food
- Reduces freezer burn
- Prevents bacteria and mould from ruining your food
- BPA Free
Economical
- Save money by getting the most out of your food
- Never waste your groceries again!
What to Vacuum Pack:
Instant Meals
The EziVac is great for instant meals. Put sauces, casseroles, soups, pasta bakes or any left-overs you have into a bag , vacuum pack with the EziVac 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!
Dehydratred 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.
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- 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]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 EziVac!
The EziVac 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:
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Stored InNormal Shelf LifeVacuum Shelf Life Freezer6 months2-3 years Freezer4 months1 year Freezer6 months2 years Room temperature4 weeks16 months Freezer6-9 months2-3 years Refrigerator1-3 days1 week Refrigerator3-6 days2 weeks Refrigerator1-2 weeks4-8 months Room temperature (periodically opening)1-2 weeks3-6 weeks Room temperature6 months1-2 years Refrigerator3-6 days2 weeks Room temperature6 months2 years Room temperature5-6 months1-1.5 years Refrigerator1-3 weeks2-4 months
Stored InNormal Shelf LifeVacuum Shelf Life Freezer6 months2-3 years Freezer4 months1 year Freezer6 months2 years Room temperature4 weeks16 months Freezer6-9 months2-3 years Refrigerator1-3 days1 week Refrigerator3-6 days2 weeks Refrigerator1-2 weeks4-8 months Room temperature (periodically opening)1-2 weeks3-6 weeks Room temperature6 months1-2 years Refrigerator3-6 days2 weeks Room temperature6 months2 years Room temperature5-6 months1-1.5 years Refrigerator1-3 weeks2-4 months
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| Ground meat: beef, poultry, lamb and pork | Fish | Coffee beans | Coffee beans | Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries | Berries: cranberries, huckleberries, blueberries | Cheese – hard, semi-soft and pasteurized cheeses.*Soft cheeses such as Brie, Camembert, Ricotta, Cottage and Teleme MAY NOT be vacuum packaged | Cookies, crackers | Flour, sugar, rice | Lettuce | Nuts | Oils with no preservatives, like safflower, canola, corn oil | Wine |
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Above table adapted by Tilia Inc. from Dr. G.K.York, Dept. of Food Science & Tech, U of California, Davis Please note, this table serves as a guide only
