The Carico Ultra-Vac Universal Vacuum Seal Lids are a terrific way to keep foods fresher longer without purchasing additional storage containers. They fit a variety of compatible cookware, saucepans, skillets, stockpots, and stainless steel mixing bowls.
The set includes TWO vacuum-sealing lids and a manual vacuum pump.
Sizes and Compatibility
Small Lid — 24 cm (9.5 inches)
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Fits compatible 2-quart and 3-quart saucepans.
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Fits certain smaller sauté skillets.
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Fits round mixing bowls with a compatible 9.5-inch rim.
Large Lid — 28 cm (11 inches)
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Fits compatible large skillets and 6-quart stockpots.
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Fits round mixing bowls with a compatible 11-inch rim.
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Works with other round containers having the proper diameter and a smooth, airtight sealing surface.
Compatibility depends on the diameter and design of the container's rim.
Features and Benefits
1. Vacuum-Sealed Freshness
The included hand-operated pump removes air from the container, creating a vacuum seal that reduces exposure to oxygen. This helps slow oxidation and preserve natural flavor, texture, and freshness.
Carico advertises that its Ultra-Vac system can keep foods fresh 3 to 5 times longer than conventional storage methods, although actual results depend on the food and storage conditions.
2. Marinate in Minutes
One of my favorite features! Vacuum marinating can help distribute marinades around meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables, making meal preparation more convenient.
3. Prepare, Serve, and Store in the Same Container
Prepare your meal in a stainless steel mixing bowl or cookware vessel, serve it, and then cover and vacuum-seal the leftovers. There's no need to transfer everything into another storage container.
4. Helps Reduce Food Waste
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Helps maintain the quality of refrigerated leftovers.
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Reduces oxidation of certain fresh foods.
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Helps protect food quality during freezer storage.
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Makes buying and preparing foods in larger quantities more practical.
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Reduces the need for disposable plastic wrap and storage bags.
5. Convenient Vacuum Indicator
The Ultra-Vac system features a vacuum indicator that drops when a vacuum is established and rises when the seal is released. Applicable lids also feature a date-setting indicator to help you track when food was stored.
6. Durable, Reusable Construction
Made with food-grade polycarbonate, the transparent lids allow you to see the contents without opening the container. They are reusable, lightweight, and easy to handle.
How Easy Are They to Use?
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Place the appropriately sized lid on a compatible pan or mixing bowl.
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Position the vacuum pump over the lid valve.
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Pump until the vacuum indicator shows that a seal has formed.
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Refrigerate or freeze foods as appropriate.
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Release the vacuum before lifting the lid.
Remember, vacuum sealing helps maintain food quality but does not replace proper refrigeration or safe food-storage practices.
Why I Like the Ultra-Vac System
After more than 55 years in the cookware business, I appreciate products that make cooking and food storage simpler.
What makes these lids especially practical is that you can turn many of the stainless steel pans and mixing bowls you already own into vacuum food-storage containers.
They're especially useful for leftovers, fresh vegetables, prepared meals, marinating meats, and everyday food storage.
If you have any questions about which of your pans or mixing bowls they will fit, please give me a call. I'll be happy to help.
Best regards,
Chef Charles Knight
Founder, Health Craft Cookware
Helping People Live Longer, Healthier Lives Since 1970
www.HealthCraft.com
Call or Text: 813-885-5244
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