Food Vacuum Sealers:
FoodSaver® V2240

Food vacuum sealers will never go out of style. Take the FoodSaver V2240 for instance. Check out the new sleek black models tough, (V2244), shown farther down this page. But I've been using mine (shown above) since 2010!

This hardworking vacuum and sealing machine is an integral part of dehydrating food. Why? I need it to safely store my dried food. You see, we need to remove the air from the plastic food vacuum sealer bags. This helps preserve its contents for long-term storage.

Benefits of Using a Food Vacuum Sealer

Using a food vacuum sealer has many benefits. It helps to keep food fresh for a longer period.

• Removes oxygen to prevent spoilage - food lasts 3-5 times longer when vacuum-sealed.
• Locks in flavor, and nutrients.
• Creates an airtight seal to block moisture and pests.
• Saves space - vacuum sealing removes air which reduces overall volume when storing.
  
• Allows for organized, stackable storage - customized bags easily fit into storage containers such as plastic-lidded bins, and airtight buckets.
  

Protect from Humidity and Prevent Freezer Burn

When using a FoodSaver purely for leftovers (or storing fresh food for that matter), it helps prevent freezer burn and keeps food from being damaged by humidity.

But if you're going to be storing your dehydrated food for an extended period, vacuum sealing is a great way to keep it fresh.

After dehydrating our fruit, vegetables (and meats!), we store them in plastic vacuum-sealer bags. We don't just seal the bags, we ALSO draw the air OUT of the bags.

Don't forget to add an oxygen absorber into the plastic vacuum-sealer bag before drawing out the air with the Food-Saver vacuum sealer.

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FoodSaver® V2244
A Newer Model Food Vacuum Sealer:

According to their ad on Amazon:

The new shiny black FoodSaver® is Amazon's Number 1 food vacuum sealing system that keeps food fresh for up to 5x longer compared to ordinary storage methods.

Its LED light indicators guide you through the vacuum sealing process. All you have to do is press the vacuum and seal button to remove the air that causes freezer burn and spoilage.

They claim it's a one-handed operation allowing you to easily lock the lid with a simple turn compared to other competitive units that require considerable force with 2 hands to close and lock the lid.

Seal wet and dry items: No need for multiple modes. The patented removable drip tray will catch any overflow liquid and is dishwasher safe, making this kitchen appliance easy to clean and maintain.

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Do "This" Before You Do This...

After dehydrating our food, we let them condition. After conditioning, our next step is to place the foods into quart-size or pint-size vacuum sealer bags.

Add the 100cc oxygen absorber, and now we're ready to use the FoodSaver® machine to vacuum the air out of our bags.

To preserve foods properly for long-term storage, it is very important to keep out these three elements:

1. Moisture
2. Air
3. Light

Keep the 3 Enemies at Bay = Moisture, Air, and Light

• By dehydrating the food first, that takes care of the 'moisture' issue.
• By vacuuming the bags, we achieve the 'air' removal.
• By storing our vacuum-sealed food in Mylar bags and then in bins, preferably in a dark area like a closet, that takes care of the 'light' issue.

FoodSaver Food Vacuum Sealer Machines at Amazon

The FoodSaver machines remove air, one of the main causes of mold and food spoilage - and they create an airtight seal to lock in freshness.

Compact, Lightweight ~ Gets the Job Done!

I've been using my FoodSaver® for many years now, and it's never let me down.

If you need to store it for a while, use a plastic garbage can liner and twist-tie to keep it clean and dust-free.

Clean Out the Narrow Oval-Ended Tray

After using (and before storing) your food vacuum sealer, make sure to clean out the narrow oval-ended tray that sits down below the lower oval vacuum-chamber opening.

I know we are mainly vacuum sealing "dry" ingredients, so most of the "stuff" you'll find in that tray are tiny pieces of dehydrated items that you can just toss out, then wipe the tray out with a clean damp dish cloth.

Of course, if it's really dirty, wash it in warm soapy water, let it air dry, and replace it in the machine.

I DO NOT clamp my handle down when it's in storage—there's no need to do that. I don't see any point in "squooshing" the roller against the strip when not in use - or in storage.

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