Application Guide

Foods Store in
Bag or Canister Normal Shelf Life Vacuum Shelf Life
Meats
Beef, Lamb, Pork, Poultry
Freezer Bag 6 months
2-3 years
Wild Duck, Pheasant, Goose
Freezer Bag 6 months 2-3 years
Venison
Freezer Bag 3-4 months 2 years
Fish Freezer Bag 3-6 months 2 years
Lobster, Shrimp
Freezer
Bag 6-12 months 1-2 years
Rabbit, Squirrel
Freezer Bag
6-9 months 1 year
Ground Meat Freezer Bag 4 months 1 year
Crab Freezer Bag 2 months 8-12 months
Eggs (hardboiled) Refrigerator Canister 1 week 2-3 weeks
Cheeses
Parmesan Refrigerator Canister/Bag 1 month 4-8 months
Swiss Refrigerator Canister/Bag 1-2 weeks 4-8 months
Cheddar Refrigerator Canister/Bag 1-2 weeks 4-8 months
Vegetables
Green Beans Freezer Bag 8 months 2-3 years
Corn (kernel or cob) Freezer Bag 8 months 2-3 years
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts
Freezer Bag 8 months 2-3 years
Asparagus Freezer Bag 8 months 2-3 years
Cauliflower, Cabbage
Freezer Bag 8 months 2-3 years
Snap Peas Freezer Bag 8 months 2-3 years
Carrots Refrigerator Bag 2 weeks 2-3 months
Lettuce, Spinach Refrigerator Canister 3-6 days 2 weeks
Fruits
Plums, Peaches Freezer Bag 1-3 years 6-12 months
Mangos, Apricots Freezer Bag 1-3 years 6-12 months
Apples Refrigerator Bag 2-4 weeks 2 months
Pears Refrigerator Bag 2-4 weeks 2 months
Pineapple Refrigerator Bag 1-2 weeks 4 weeks
Citrus Fruits Refrigerator Bag 1-2 weeks 4 weeks
Tomatoes Freezer Bag 1-2 weeks 6-12 months
Softer Berries
Blackberries, Raspberries
Refrigerator/Freezer Canister/Bag 1-3 days/3 months 1 week/6 months
Strawberries Refrigerator/Freezer Canister/Bag 1-3 days/3 months 1 week/6 months
Grapes Refrigerator/Freezer Canister/Bag 4-6 days/5 months 2 weeks/8 months
Harder Berries
Blueberries Refrigerator/Freezer Canister/Bag 3-6 days/5 months 2 weeks/8 months
Huckleberries Refrigerator/Freezer Canister/Bag 3-6 days/5 months 2 weeks/8 months
Cranberries Refrigerator/Freezer Canister/Bag 3-6 days/5 months 2 weeks/8 months
Enjoy the increased shelf-life of vacuum packed foods!