Comparing Vacuum vs Non-Vacuum
Tables comparing the Shelf Life of Vacuum Packed vs Non-Vacuum Packed Food.
Vacuum Sealing helps preserve the nutritional value and natural flavours of food.
Food Stored in Refrigerator.
| Refrigerator | 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 |
Food Stored in Cupboard.
| Cupboard | 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 | 7-10 days |
| Non-alcoholic drink (Sealed) | 7-10 days | 20-30 days |
| Non-alcoholic drink (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 |
Food Stored in the Freezer
| Freezer | Regular storage | Vacuum Storage |
|---|
| Fresh meat | 6 months | 18 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 |
| Biltong & Droewors | 6 months | 18 months |
| Baking goods | 6-12 months | 18 months |
| Coffee beans | 6-9 months | 18-27 months |
| Ground coffee | 6 months | 12-24 months |
| Bread/rolls | 6-12 months | 18-36 months |
Vacuum Seal Guide.
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