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Does Vacuum packing down/feather jackets ruin the feathers? I am shipping things overseas in a few weeks and would like to vacuum pack my down jacket to save space. Will putting my jacket in a vacuum bag and sucking the air out of it ruin the feathers in the jacket? It will be in the bag for about 6 weeks, after which I will take it out and store it hanging. I've read around and a few places say that you shouldn't reduce the size of down things by more than 50% Who know's what?

What's a good brand and model of vacuum packing machine? Getting ready to butcher and want to vacuum pack the stuff we freeze. Doesn't need to be "feature Rich" just reliable and sturdy,oh yeah,and relatively economical to operate.

Can vacuum packing of pickles (for commercial sales) stop it from becoming stale? I'm planning to sell a couple of pickle type food items. Hence I'm looking for ways to preserve them without adding artificial preservatives.

Could mass Vacuum packing of liquids have an effect on Global Warming? Is water not removed from the water cycle when it is sealed in bottles, jars, etc? If so, I would have thought that by sealing water from the environment, its cooling effects in the atmosphere are also removed- especially at the rate our society uses vacuum packing! Do we require a breathable way of storing liquids?

Are there any negative effects of vacuum packing or dehydrating foods?

Is vacuum packing pillows bad for them? I was told that vacuum packing pillows is bad for them becuase they dont fully regain their fluff.

seed savers - does vacuum packing your seeds make them keep longer? I bought a big pack of corn seed this year & only used 1/3 of it. I am wondering if using a home vacuum packer (like a food saver) will help the corn seed last longer, since corn seed doesn't keep very well. I'd love to use this for my pepper seeds, also, since they dont' seem to keep that well, either. Or is it better to use an oxygen absorbing compound? thx!!

How (or where) can I re-vacuum pack my memory foam mattress? I am planning a cross-country move, and have a 14'' think queen sized memory foam mattress. When it was shipped to me it came vacuum sealed and rolled up like a rug I don't need it to be as small as it was when it came, but I need a few more inches to fit in my SUV. I'm open to all suggestions- not just vacuum packing. Any ideas??

About garlic storage: is it advisable to store garlic in a vacuum container or have them vacuum-packed? From what I've read so far, vacuum-packing prolongs the shelf-life of food. Is this type of storage applicable to garlic? Why?

What happens when you put packing peanuts in a vacuum? I was discussing this with some friends and couldn't figure it out. When the air inside escapes, does the peanut hold its structure or collaps on itself without the air to hold it?

Can drug dogs smell through vacuum packing? Even after its been washed and packaged in another bag?

Where can I get an item vacuum packed? I have a memory foam mattress topper that was vacuum packed in its original box, and when I took it out originally, it expanded to many, many times its original vacuum packed size. I live far away and need to ship it to myself now, but now that it's not vacuum packed and shrunk, I can't get it much smaller than the largest of my suitcases. Is there any place that I can go to get it industrially shrink wrapped or vacuum packed (preferably in the DFW area) so that I can get it down to at least a fraction of its original size? The home vacuum sealers won't do the trick; this mattress pad is much too strong and large for what they are intended to do. I've tried and nothing works, I'm thinking only an industrial stength vacuum packer will work.

How can internal pressure of vacuum packed products be measured? I mean, is there equipment or machines that can measure internal pressure of vacuum packed products such as food products?

How will the air pressure in an airplane at cruising altitude affect vacuum packed clothes and other stuffs? I'm thinking of putting my clothes, jackets and other stuffs in a vacuum sealed plastic pack so i can bring more of them in just one suitcase when i travel. Is there a danger that the air pressure in the aircraft's cargo will cause the vacuum sealed pack to suck in air and bloats while in high altitude? I'll appreciate your advice. Thanks.

When placing an uncooked steak in my vacuum pack machine, what is a good marinade to place in bag before seali Before I hit the seal button on my vacuum pack machine, a good marinade to pour into bag?

How long do vacuum packed uncooked angus steaks last without freezing? ? Do vacuum packed raw black angus steaks need to be frozen? How long will they last without freezing?

Does vacuum packing make things heavier? Due to the absence of air

Where can I find vacuum storage bags (to compress clothes in for easy packing) in Chennai, India? I'm not looking to order online, mind!

how can I vacuum pack a mattress? My parents live abroad and they have a memory foam mattress that they leave at my place to sleep on when they are here. But I have no way of storing it when they are not here. It can vacuum packed in a small bag but I don't have that anymore. Any suggestions?

How do you open vacuum packed pate? im in the kitchen right now, trying to figure out how the heel i open my smooth brussels pate! its vacuum packed in like a bag and how can i open it without gettin it everywhere :(

Can I use my "foodsaver" vacuum packer to make Pickles? I figure I can pre-make the pickling liquid, then just add it to the cucumbers and vacuum pack them in my mason jars. Will I need to adjust the recipe? I think the whole purpose of boiling the jars with everything in them is only to create the vacuum seal on the jars. Obviously it is still important to sterilize the jars right before use. And I plan to brine the cucumbers 24 hours before vacuum packing.

Where in Australia can I buy vacuum packed or canned chestnuts? I am in Adelaide, so anywhere else would have to be mail order.

How long does Vacuum packed meat last in refrigerator? It was sent by mail in December. Would it still be good?

can you vacuum pack or freeze sushi (ie for shipping) and have it remain edible? i want to ship (ups) vegetable and/or fish sushi. has anyone tried this? how good is it?

Water turns to ice in a vaccum, Does it stay ice as long as the vacuum is supplied? I'm interested in enhancing the sterling motor. by using a vacuum to cause water to turn to ice thereby allowing for the contraction of the gas in the chamber. But I don't know if the water in the vacuum will stay cold when heat from the the gas is supplied to the vacuum packed container.

How can you tell if beef jerky is no longer good? We have some in a sealed (vacuum) pack.? This is Amish made beef jerky that has never been opened. It smells great, tastes good - it looks really dry and has some sort of sparkle to it? The only thing really is that it looks dry. There is no mold or anything like that but we are just wanting to find anything to help us figure it out. Please no smart alec answers... we really are trying to figure this out. Thank you to everyone who tries to help!

does anyone know if i can take a cool bag with cheese bacon if vacuum packed to greece? i am trying to find out if i can take vacuum packed cheese bacon into greece

I purchased a vacuum packed prosciutto I kept it in my suitcase for 4 days is it edible? I purchased a large vacuum packed prosciutto in Italy. It was in my suitcase for 4 days. I thought cured meat could be kept outside of the refrigerator. Can I eat it?

If I cook up and drain sliced bacon and then vacuum-pack it how long will it last? Do I need to keep it refrigerated or will room temperature be ok.

My vacuum packed potato will not cook. Why? It's raw pieces vacuum packed in a 5kg catering pack. I took some out, and boiled it in water for 40 mins, but most of it is STILL raw. Am I missing something? Thanks, guys. I tried yesyou's suggestion and soaked some for 2 hours, but they still won't cook. So I'm taking Sugar pie's line and putting the rest in the compost. Cheers....Andy

how long can vacuum packed pork sit out? It was frozen and in the sink when I went to bed at midnight, woke up at 7 and it was thawed out. Still good?

my deer meat was vacuum packed on April 9 can I keep it without freezing till April 28 i? I was told that deer meat improves when aged. But how much vacuum packed aging is safe??? PLEASE NOTE I AM STORING THE MEAT FRESH - NOT - FROZEN

How do I vacuum seal a cake so I can preserve the freshness & w/o crushing it? I want to send it in the mail.? I want to send a bundt cake in the mail to my friend in the UK and I live in Ohio. I have read that some companies (e.g. Bacardi) vacuum seal their cakes to prolong the longevity of the cake. How do I vacuum seal the cake so I can preserve the freshness and without crushing it? Any other shipping ideas would be appreciated. I am trying to understand how this vacuum sealing or packing process works.

What fruits/vegetables can be vacuum packed and frozen? How long would they last?

Do the compression/ vacuum bags works? I am packing for an international flight.? I am trying to stay underweight and save space to avoid having to ship an extra package. Do these compression bags work to save space and reduce weight? Are they worth the money?

how long is frozen meat that is vacuum packed good for? got it from a friend.. 2003, 2004, 2005?

Can you freeze canned tuna after opening it, if you package it vacuum seal pack? My question is, if I purchase a large commercial can of tuna, drain and rinse it well, can I vacuum seal portions in small serving sizes and freeze them for later use to make tuna salad sandwiches? My grandfather is on a renal diet, and he is instructed by his doctor to eat lots of tuna. We open a can, rinse it, and prepare it with mayo and vegetables. I can buy large commercial cans, like 48 ounces, much cheaper than individual 6 or 12 ounce cans.

How long will ham steak - vacuum packed - not frozen keep in the fridge?

I've a few packs of vacuum-packed coffee that have been stored for 10yrs. Is it safe to drink?

Can frozen vacuum packed meat be safely re-frozen after thawing?

How long can you keep frozen vacuum packed fish?

What's the best Vacuum cleaner model for cat hairs? Hi, just got myself a lovely fluffy kitty and my Dyson vacuum cleaner packed in, so need to buy new one - just wondering with all that kitty experience out there which is the best cleaner for lifting hairs - don't mind if it is upright or cylinder, but prefer uprights.

How does vacuum packed food items gets worms inside? Some of the packed biscuit purchased in India. Contains small worms inside as we open the pocket.

Where can I find a back pack vacuum cleaner suitable for home use?

Will vacuum packed liquids explode in my checked luggage on an overseas flight?

Is it better to buy Sumatran coffee freshly ground from beans at the coffee shop or order it vacuum-packed?

I bought a pkg of sun-dried tomatoes (vacuum-packed). Do they have to be refrigerated after opening?

High altitude effects on pretzel bags and vacuum packs in general? On a trip to the Grand Canyon I noticed that pretzel bags, yogurt bottles and everything that is vacuum packed tended to swell due to the lower air pressure outside. I did not see that products sold in the area had this effect, and I was wondering - do the companies produce the product with different internal pressure depending on the destination it is sold? That sounds too expensive. There was no change in the swelling of my pretzel bags after a week in high altitude, so I don't think the pressure equalizes after a while - at least not a short while. Any ideas? On a trip to the Grand Canyon I noticed that pretzel bags, yogurt bottles and everything that is vacuum packed tended to swell due to the lower air pressure outside. I did not see that products sold in the area had this effect, and I was wondering - do the companies produce the product with different internal pressure depending on the destination it is sold? That sounds too expensive. There was no change in the swelling of my pretzel bags after a week in high altitude, so I don't think the pressure equalizes after a while - at least not a short while. Any ideas? PS: I have just received an answer that the products are packaged locally. I find that difficult to believe - the grand canyon for example is remote and small. I don't think it's economically feasible to do the packaging there. I have just received an answer suggesting that the products are packaged locally. I find that difficult to believe - the grand canyon for example is remote and small. I don't think it's economically feasible to do the packaging there.

Vacuum packaging fresh pasta? How long will fresh pasta stay in the fridge if its been vacuum packed?

Why are tennis balls vacuum packed? I know this question is random, but I really want to know.

whats the difference between vacuum packed cold-milled flax seed and regular flax seeds that are in a plastic? wrap which ones worth the expense coz the cold-milled ones cost on average 8-10 pounds and the regular ones cost 3-4 pounds

Vacuum-packed frozen fish defrosted a week ago? So I have some frozen tilapia that are individually vacuum packed and I thawed one in warm water (still packaged) and then decided to go out to eat that night, and put it in the fridge. Is it okay to eat since it's vacuum packed, or should I still stick to the normal rule of 2 days?