To store these vegetables properly, blanch them first, dry them thoroughly, and then vacuum seal and freeze them for long-term storage. Read More: 8 Food-Medicine Interactions You Should Be Aware Of.

Most berries are too soft to vacuum seal. Getty Images / Sean Gladwell Super-soft foods don't make a great candidate for vacuum sealing, either, which explains the next two entries on this list.

You Should Never Defrost Fish in Vacuum-Sealed Packaging: Here’s Why Seafood safety experts say there are dangers in the packaging of your frozen fish. This is what you should do instead.

If vacuum sealed, they may develop an unpleasant smell when you reopen them. It's best to keep these cheeses in their original packaging. Read more: Store Cheese Properly and You'll Extend Its ...