Oliso Pantry Bags
Basics
How does the Oliso PRO-1000 Vacuum Sealer work?
With the Flexi Tube
The flat end of the hose attaches to the Vacuum Sealer and the other end attaches to the accessory. When the lid is closed the Vacuum Sealer removes air from the attached container.
What can I seal in the bags?
Top uses are for coffee beans, nuts, cheeses, meats, and leftovers. The beauty of the Oliso system is that it allows easy, repeated access to foods, whereas traditional vacuum sealers have been used for fewer items because of their limited accessibility.
You can seal just about anything you want to keep fresher longer. The Oliso Vacuum Sealer was designed first & foremost for solid foods; however, it also does a great job preserving other valuable items, from silvers (no air means no tarnishing) to silks (no moisture, no pests, no problem). For use with wet foods and liquids, we recommend wrapping the moist item in shrink wrap, applying light pressure to the lid during the seal cycle and/or vacuuming multiple times in the exact same location. Works with vac-snap bags, pantry bags, bottle stoppers and mason jar attachments.
Can I marinate food inside the bags?
Pantry bags
If a user is careful, they can use the pantry bags to marinate. The user will need to stop the unit by pressing the “open” button BEFORE and liquid is sucked into the flexi-tube. A pantry bag should NOT be reused if it is used for marinating purposes.
Can I use any zipper-top bag with the PRO-1000?
The Oliso Vacuum Sealers works exclusively with Oliso zipper top bags. Traditional zipper top bags are designed to contain food, not to create an airtight, vacuumed environment. The Vac-Snap™ and Pantry bags, on the other hand, are designed for vacuum sealing and long-term preservation. Among their unique features, they are specially textured on the inside to help facilitate air removal, they are multi-layered to lock out air and odors after sealing, and they are heavy-duty to handle heat sealing and repeated uses. Because of the valve, the pantry bags are infinitely reusable.
How long does vacuum sealing keep food fresh?
As a general guideline, food can stay fresh up to 5x longer. It is proven that vacuum sealing can prolong the freshness of most foods. However, certain foods can release gases, so they should not be vacuum-sealed (garlic, mushrooms, soft cheeses, etc). See the food guide for a complete list.
Why shouldn’t Green Beans, Garbanzo Beans and Bananas be vacuumed Sealed?
These vegetables are known as off-gas vegetables. This means that they naturally give off gas after they are picked. When they are vacuum sealed, the gas will cause the bag to expand giving the impression that the bag has failed, that is why they are not recommended for vacuum sealing.
Operations
How do I vacuum seal softer foods that can be easily crushed, like bread or berries?
Oliso Vacuum Sealers are not recommended for use on such soft items (in their original state), as these items will be crushed.
There are two ways to vacuum fragile foods. (1) Par-freeze these items in an unzipped vac-snap bag for 15-25 minutes. Check the food to ensure it is semi-solid. Use the zip-disc to close the bag and proceed to sealing. (2) Place the fragile item in a "Tupperware" container with the lid on, but not sealed, so the food does not get squashed. Keep in mind that if the Tupperware is sealed, the vacuum may not reach the food inside.
Details
What is included in the starter kits?
The Starter Kits comes with everything you need to get going.
1 vacuum sealer (adapter included)
1 flexi tube
1 medium pantry bag
1 large pantry bag
3 quart bags
2 gallon bags
What sizes do the bags come in?
Pantry
- Small (3 cup dry weight capacity)
- Medium (6 cup dry weight capacity)
- Large (12 cup dry weight capacity)
- Quart bags come in a 20-count box
- Gallon bags come in a 14-count box
- Small pantry bags come in an 8-count box
- Medium pantry bags come in a 6-count box
- Large pantry bags come in a 4-count box
- Combo boxes are available on our website
How are the Pantry bags unique?
Oliso Pantry bags are uniquely designed for vacuum sealing and long-term preservation. Among their unique features, they are specially textured on the inside to help facilitate air removal, they are multi-layered to lock out air and odors after sealing, and they are heavy-duty to handle heat sealing and repeated uses. Pantry bags are high-quality, tri-layer bags with a zipper-top for easy access.
Are the bags recyclable?
Pantry
Partially. The valves are not recyclable (there is silicon inside), so they must but cut out of the bag. The rest of the bag is #7 recyclable.
What are the bags made of?
They are multi-layers of nylon and polyethylene. The zipper is made of polyethylene. They are US FDA-approved for food storage and food heating.
Can I use cling wrap to divide food into portions before vacuum packing?
Yes, but it is recommended to wrap the food more loosely so that the vacuum can still get inside the individual portions. This is also helpful when vacuuming moist items, because it reduces the amount of liquid run-off.
In which environments are the bags safe?
Pantry
Pantry bags are NOT suitable for use in the refrigerator, freezer or for simmering, primarily due to concerns over the longevity of the valve when put under those conditions. It is possible that for a brief period of time, or one-time use it could work in these conditions. The pantry bags are best suited for dry, non-refrigerated goods.
How do I clean the Pantry bags?
The best way to clean your bags is with a sponge & soapy water. Please note we like to err on the side of caution, so we advise you not reuse bags that have contained raw meat, poultry or fish.
Purchasing
Where can I buy bags and accessories?
Oliso bags and accessories are available in stores nationwide, and online. Please check our website http://www.oliso.com for more info on purchasing additional bags and accessories.
