This "How To" page is packed with questions we're frequently asked about
the
new Flavor Express® 2. However, if you have a question not answered here, we're always glad to help by email, phone, fax, or letter.

Innovative Injectors, Inc.
517 Litchfield Road
New Milford, CT 06776
Tel.:(203) 355-4132
Fax:(203) 355-5287
Email:info@flavor-express.com
1. Q. Are there any tips for filling a bellows?
A.
The new Flavor Express® 2 allows for self-filling. Simply squeeze the handle, place the needle in the mixture, then release the handle pressure. The mixture will be drawn into the bellows.
   
 

Pour directly from the bottle (for prepared marinades, dressings, etc.) Alternatively, make a funnel from an empty plastic liter bottle. Test to see that the mouth fits the bellows opening. Carefully cut a funnel with a sharp knife or scissors. Don't cut yourself. Save the funnel for repeated usage. Another easy tip for filling a bellows is support a plastic sandwich bag over a small jar or glass. Fill the bag. Remove the bag while squeezing the opening closed. Make a small diagonal cut in one corner of the bag and squeeze the contents into the bellows.


2. Q. How do I know which needle to use?
A.
Use the large needle with thicker marinades and those with chunks of herbs or spices: For example, use the large needle when injecting a white wine and fresh chopped rosemary marinade into chicken, hummus into a hollowed cucumber, or whipped cream into strawberries. Use the smaller needle for thinner marinades or thinner food such as bottled teriyaki sauce into large shrimp, orange juice and orange liqueur into a pork chop, or barbecue sauce into chicken wings.
 

  3. Q. Do I have to use the new Flavor Express® 2 with just marinades?
A
. No. Use the unit for filling foods like cream puffs with a rich custard pudding, a tofu mixture into a hollowed cherry tomato, or use the unit to prepare deviled eggs. The smaller needle can be angled for greater control in decorating foods such as expressing a ribbon of frosting around the edge of a cookie (acting as a dam to keep the frosting from dripping over the sides). Mashed or whipped potatoes expressed through the large needle adds a nice touch to a casserole.

4. Q. How should I clean the bellows?
A.
We've made the bellows so inexpensive that you really don't have to. (See our order page) However, if you wish to reuse the bellows, a bottle brush works beautifully. Swish it with soapy water immediately after use. Another way is to line it with a thin fold-over top sandwich bag. The thin plastic bag won't interfere with screwing on the cap or loading the bellows into the unit, though it may decrease the capacity of the bellows somewhat. After use, simply throw the bag out.
 

  5. Q. Do I need more bellows?
A.
You may find that additional bellows are useful. You may prefer to separate bellows used for marinades with strong odors from bellows used for desserts. Some people prefer to dispose of them after use instead of cleaning them so we've priced them accordingly. (See our order page)

6. Q. Can I adapt my favorite recipes for use with the new Flavor Express® 2?
A.
These are the best recipes to use because you already know them. Injecting instead of marinating by soaking, allows you to control how much and how deep the resulting flavor will be. You may have to use a blender to break larger pieces into a size that will fit the needle you wish to use, or adapt the ingredients, i.e. substitute ground ginger for a ginger strip, or lemon zest for a lemon peel. Be creative and experiment. Cooking should be just as much fun as eating
!
 

  7. Q. I'd like to share a new marinade recipe. Would you like it?
A.
Please! Share your ideas with us and with others viewing this website. Feel free to send your recipe to info@flavor-express.com.

8
. Q. I have an older, white unit which still works great! Can I buy replacement bellows and needles?
A.
Yes, the bellows and needles can be used with both the original Flavor Express® and the new Flavor Express® 2.


9
. Q. I have a question not covered in your FAQ. What should I do?
A. Contact us and we'll be happy to try and answer your question.

Innovative Injectors, Inc.
517 Litchfield Road
New Milford, CT 06776
Tel.:(203) 355-4132
Fax:(203) 355-5287
Email:info@flavor-express.com

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