- Freshly Cooked Foods while still hot (vegetables, meat, poultry...):
It's not safe to vacuum seal freshly cooked hot foods as they need to cool down to room temperature first to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Vacuum sealing hot foods can create an environment conducive to bacterial growth.
- Soft cheeses:
While it is safe to vacuum seal hard cheeses, soft cheeses may actually mold faster in a vacuum than in regular air.
- Raw bananas:
Because of the natural riping process, bananase may actually decay faster under a vacuum seal.
- Mushrooms:
Mushrooms contain high levels of moisture, and vacuum sealing can accelerate spoilage due to the lack of airflow.
- Whole apples:
When you vacuum seal apples they must be sliced, and put a small bit of lemon juice on the slices to prevent them from browning.
- Raw onions/Garlic/Cabbages/Lettuce:
These products emit gases that can compromise the vacuum seal and affect the flavor of other foods stored in the same container. It's better to store these items in a cool, dry place with good air circulation.
Articles in this section
- Is there any food I'd better not vacuum store
- How can I remove the vacuum seal of my container?
- Can the container be put in a preheated oven directly from the freezer?
- Can I safely store my food in the containers?
- How do I know if the vacuum is still sufficient? Can I repeat the vacuum process if necessary?
- Is there any food I'd better not vacuum store?
- What happens to the freshness time if I open a storage container (regularly)?
- Why does food stay longer fresh in a vacuumized container?
- How much longer is my food preserved due to the vacuum sealing/ how long will it stay fresh?
- How do I know my container has been vacuum sealed properly?