Sealing Guide

Meat & Fish
Pre-freeze for 1-2 Hours: Helps retain natural juices and maintain shape before vacuuming.
Quick Seal: If pre-freezingisn't possible, thoroughly pat the surface dry with a paper towel, seal, and freeze immediately.
Notes: Beef may naturally darken due to oxygen removal; quality is unaffected.

Hard Cheese
Seal After Use: Blot surface oiis or moisture, then seal to extend freshness.
Notes: Never seal soft cheeses (eg, Brie) due tothe risk of anaerobic bacteria growth.

Vegetables
Blanch & Cool: Blanch to preserve flavor and crunch,immediately chil in ice water, and dry completely
Pre-Freeze: Freeze solid on a tray before sealing to prevent clumping.
Notes: Never sealraw mushrooms, onions, or garlic (a severe risk of anaerobic bacterial growth).Always blanchcruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage)to prevent bagbloating

Leafy Vegetables
Glass ContainersRecommended:Delicate greens need rigid protection.
Prep & Seal: Wash, spin completely dry,and place loosely in a Mehomeli container. Vacuum seal andrefrigerate to helpmaintain crispness forweeks.

Snack Prep
Lockin Freshness: Vacuum seal snacks to significantly extend their shelf life.
ProtectFragile Foods: Always usea glass vacuum container for delicate items(like cookies) to prevent crushing.

Soft Fruits & Berries
Freeze: Pre-freeze in a singlelayerfor 1-2 hours untilsolid, then vacuum seal.
Refrigerate: Use a Mehomeli glass vacuum containerto prevent crushing.
Notes: Toss apple slices with a few drops of lemon juice to reduce browning.Avoid vacuuming bananas,as itaccelerates natural ripening

Baked Goods
Protect Shape: Storesoft orfluffy items in a glass container.
Bag Sealing: Pre-freeze for 1-2 hours (until firm) before vacuum sealingBaked Goods.
Notes: Perfectfor storing cookie dough, pie crusts,whole pies, or dryingredient mixes for later use

Coffee & Powdered Foods
Filter First: Place a coffee filter or paper towel at the top of the bag/container before sealing.
Notes:This prevents fine particles from being drawn into the vacuum pump and damaging it.

Liquids (Soups, Broths, Sauces)
Freeze Solid: Freeze liquids in an ice cubetray or mold first,then vacuum seal thefrozen portions.
Save Space: Stack these frozen bricks neatly in thefreezer.
Notes: Toreheat, transferto a microwave-safe bowl orwarm it in water below 170°F(75°C).

Meal Prep & Leftovers
Stac k & Store: Vacuum seal in stackable glass containers and refrigerate.