can you store soups at room temperature using this or do they have to be frozen or refrigerated?
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This is more for dry goods then liquid storage. It is not a replacement for heat canning.
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NO! Definately NOT. Any food that you "save" Must be PROCESSED!I dont mean to shout , or be rude, but food savers are NOT a means of "PRESERVING" by themselves. You must follow food preservation steps to do that(Canning / freezing). Think of it as being a better way of doing it!~ A very GOOD way of packaging and either freeezing / Saving your food. Please, please, explore and learn HOW to preserv food, BEFORE you try it. Trust this old man, ~you WILL live longer if you do. FOODSAVER is a way to store food longer, using less freezer space , and Yes, dry storage too. But ONLY IF done correctly! Please take the time to learn HOW?! NO! Definately NOT. Any food that you "save" Must be PROCESSED!I dont mean to shout , or be rude, but food savers are NOT a means of "PRESERVING" by themselves. You must follow food preservation steps to do that(Canning / freezing). Think of it as being a better way of doing it!~ A very GOOD way of packaging and either freeezing / Saving your food. Please, please, explore and learn HOW to preserv food, BEFORE you try it. Trust this old man, ~you WILL live longer if you do. FOODSAVER is a way to store food longer, using less freezer space , and Yes, dry... » Read More NO! Definately NOT. Any food that you "save" Must be PROCESSED!I dont mean to shout , or be rude, but food savers are NOT a means of "PRESERVING" by themselves. You must follow food preservation steps to do that(Canning / freezing). Think of it as being a better way of doing it!~ A very GOOD way of packaging and either freeezing / Saving your food. Please, please, explore and learn HOW to preserv food, BEFORE you try it. Trust this old man, ~you WILL live longer if you do. FOODSAVER is a way to store food longer, using less freezer space , and Yes, dry storage too. But ONLY IF done correctly! Please take the time to learn HOW?! « Show Less
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NO! Definately NOT. Any food that you "save" Must be PROCESSED! I dont mean to shout , or be rude, but food savers are NOT a means of "PRESERVING" by themselves. You must follow food preservation steps to do that(Canning / freezing). Think of it as being a better way of doing it!~ A very GOOD way of packaging and either freeezing / Saving your food. Please, please, explore and learn HOW to preserv food, BEFORE you try it. Trust this old man, ~you WILL live longer if you do. FOODSAVER is a way to store food longer, using less freezer space , and Yes, dry storage too. But ONLY IF done correctly! Please take the time to learn HOW?!
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I think you know the answer to this... Think about putting the soup into a ziplocked bag, taking the air out. Even though you removed all the air, it still would need something more to preserve it. You would toss it in the freezer. This device pulls the air out of a jar, sort of like squishing all the air out of a bag. Then you have to do something like freezing.
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Yes, once it is opened i believe it must be kept cold. It does not need refrigeration while still sealed though.
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Its ok to refrigerate but of course let it warm to room temp before you eat it.
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Well, it's a little tricky to vacuum seal things with liquid, as the liquid rises to the top of the bag...thus the need for the removable chamber. Some people suggest freezing the soup/stew/sauce first in a container, then heating it to the point where it is still mostly frozen but will slide out of the container, then putting it in a bag and vacuum sealing. It's a little time intensive but will apparently last MUCH longer than just freezing in a container. Hope this helps.
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Refrigerate after you open it if you don't use it all. I have tried feeding it to them room temp and cold, they don't like it either way. Most cats don't like cold food though, mostly you want to let it warm up a bit to room temp before serving leftovers.
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Do not refrigerate it tends to harden. It can be stored at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Like in a pantry. You can freeze unopened jars.
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No, dont put it in the freezer. Just regular refrigeration will be fine, and believe me it will last.
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I'm not sure what you are asking. Once contents are properly cooled (or flash frozen) they can be placed in a FoodSaver bag, sealed and frozen. If that doesn't answer your question let me know.
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I'm not sure about room temp. storage. I purchased mine several years ago and store them in my freezer and have not had any problems using them.
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I would store them like you would pasteurized. I soak and dehydrate mine then store in the refrigerator. They would do do fine in an airtight container in the pantry too.
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it does not have to be refrigerated right away or even at all if you store it in a cool, dark place (pantry, etc). I keep mine in an airtight container in the fridge but have also stored it very successfully in the same container in my pantry.
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Hi Kamlyn! I've had soup stay REALLY hot for 3 hours, and nicely hot for 5 hrs.(indoors) I haven't used it for picnics or camping, so I don't know how well it insulates when it's used outside. Hope this helps!
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I freeze soups all the time in the bags you just seal them you don't vaccum seal them. You don't have to vaccum seal liquids.
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I've never put them in the freezer, but I don't see why you couldn't. Although they are awesome at room temperature! Best teether my son used.
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You can store it at room temp if you do not plan to use it for a while (it WILL NOT be solid anymore)...or just put it in the freezer to store....never know when you will need it.
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In the microwave? I suppose so. I put leftover soup or spaghetti in a small one to reheat for lunch. Personally I prefer to make the soup on a stove top so the flavors have more time to blend, but if you were making something simple, I don't see why it wouldn't work.
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No need to refrigerate. I have several waiting to be made and store them in a cool dry place.