Vacuum sealing: refrigerator or freezer?

Do you prepare your meals in advance and wonder where to store vacuum-packed food? The choice depends on the food and when you plan to eat it. Vacuum packaging removes some of the air from the packaging, but it does not sterilize the food or replace the cold chain. In the refrigerator: quickly refrigerate foods that need to be stored there. Follow the storage instructions and dates indicated on the original packaging. Write the contents of the bag and the packaging date on it to better organize your portions. In the freezer: if you do not plan to eat the food quickly, freezing can be adapted depending on the food. Divide into convenient portions, use bags compatible with vacuum packaging and freezing, then label them. To thaw, preferably use the refrigerator and follow the applicable food safety recommendations. Before sealing, check that the sealing area is clean and dry and follow your appliance instructions. Discover the [Long-Term Storage Food Vacuum Sealer](https://32hellkitchenequipment.com/products/machine-sous-vide-alimentaire-conservation-longue-duree). To remember: vacuum packaging can make organizing portions easier, but it does not allow perishable foods to be left at room temperature or to ignore storage dates and rules.