hahabogus > wrote in
:

> Wayne > wrote in
> :
>
>> Nancy Young > wrote in news:40DEEFF6.91EB1472
>> @monmouth.com:
>>
>>> serge wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi !
>>>> I bought a FoodSaver machine (VAC1050) used generally for vacuum
>>>> packaging.
>>>> I would like to know if it's possible to do "sous vide cooking"
>>>> with the FoodSaver bags.
>>>> Thanks for the information !
>>>
>>> As most of us are not chefs or speak French, perhaps you could
>>> explain. I don't feel like looking up the expression, myself.
>>>
>>> nancy
>>>
>>
>> Basically, it means cooing food in a vacuum-sealed pouch or bag.
>> Quite a few chefs have done this, including things like foie gras,
>> vegetables, etc. Supposedly it concentrates flavors and maintains
>> vitamin and nutrient content.
>>
>
> Wouldn't the manufacturer of the plastic bags he intends to use be a
> better supplier of this info? He must have some contact info that came
> with the unit. As the bags would be the big concern here not the
> vacuum sealer.
>

Sure it would. I wasn't suggesting he use his sealer bags, just trying
to offer a definition. There may be special bags for this process.

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Wayne in Phoenix

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