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FoodSaver Reusable Vacuum Sealer
Bags Review: Worth It?

by: Susan Gast / Author, Blogger at Beesville Books, Bored Boomers, and a Food Dehydrating Fanatic!

Quart and Gallon FoodSaver Reusable Bags are shown with a black bag zipper sealer in front (included in each box).

Get them on Amazon here:
Quart Bags link to Amazon  ~  Gallon Bags link to Amazon
(Both are my Amazon Affiliate links, thanks!)

In this FoodSaver reusable vacuum sealer bags review, I promise to let you know if they're "worth it!"

I was getting tired of using the tubs that the deli meat comes in; the lids started to crack at the corners, and, well... I'm not able to draw the air out of them.

I'm all for preserving food... (does the site name Easy Food Dehydrating give that away?) LOL.

The image below is the FoodSaver® Reusable Quart Vacuum Zipper Bags and are sold 10 to a box.

It also includes a handy dandy zipper bag closure gadget! Use it... it works wonders. You should have seen me messin' around with just my fingers trying to seal the zipper part (sigh).

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Below are the FoodSaver® Reusable Gallon Vacuum Zipper Bags which are sold 8 to a box and they also come with the bag zipper closure tool.

Tips

If you know "for sure" what's going in the bag, take the time NOW while it's empty to write what's in it and more importantly, the DATE. Much easier to tackle that now, than later. (Ask me how I know...)

Soggy cucumber in a reusable bag

I'm a bit miffed at my SOGGY cucumber - it didn't do too well. Probably because of its high water content - still, I did expect it to last more than a measly week. Some you win, some you lose.

If you discover your bags have lost their seal, double-check the zipped end. Even after using the black zipper closure tool, I run my thumb down the entire strip, just for the heck of it, and then draw the air out.

If, after a few uses, the seal doesn't hold at all then the bag is worn out. It's probably NOT the zipper part, but the bag valve itself. I know they call them "reusable" but that does not mean for an eternity.

Use the Right Vacuum Sealer Hose

Surprisingly enough, the hose I bought (with the green ends, shown below) isn't a FoodSaver brand. Why? Because I couldn't find one. Admittedly, Amazon doesn't have everything, though Lord knows they try.

Bear in mind you'll find that this hose does an admirable job of drawing out the air. A lot of fun, actually.

Accessory Hose Compatible with FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer

I've been using this machine for years (there I go again!), so I can pretty much hear when the FoodSaver was ready to switch on over to the Seal function.

I know that doesn't help YOU right now, but just know that when the sound is pretty high compared to the low buzz when it starts out, you'll know when to turn off the machine.

A quick way to stop the vacuum sealing process is simply to tilt the black rubber end "sideways" to "unseal" it if you will, and then you can turn off the FoodSaver. It really doesn't matter how you turn it off, to be honest. But with my little trick, it saves a precious few seconds when you don't want to crush your strawberries...

And yes, ESPECIALLY when vacuuming Mason jars, I want you to do that sideways tilt removal thing BEFORE you try to take off the sealing gadget top.

WHY? Doing so allows the lid to come off easily as it relieves the pressure and leaves the sealed lid ON the jar where you WANT it to be! Sorry, I digressed.

Pawcute Demo Video Using the Hose Shown Earlier

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Check Out This Handheld Vacuum Sealer:

Hey, Amazon does have a handheld pump with the right "suction end" on it (meaning suitable for these reusable bags).

I think that would be neat to use because you can take it with you on camping trips, you know, to re-vacuum a bag of chips. OK, seriously, that would be pointless for me. Once the bag is opened, they're g-o-n-e.

Look at this MINLUBAOLUO Handheld Vacuum Sealer, it's yet another interesting option for anyone serious about food storage.

It's designed for both regular and wide-mouth Mason jars, and this little device is good for both bags AND Mason jars.

It's rated 4.6 stars (granted, it's new to the market).

What you get: The hand-held USB rechargeable(!) vacuum gadget, a wide-mouth sealer, a regular-mouth sealer (that I refer to as a lid) that sits on top of the jar(s) to make the tight lid seal, along with 5 matching size lids to fit each jar (10 lids in all, great for backups!). You also get some large and medium-sized vacuum-sealer bags. (What you don't get that are shown in the image are the Mason jar and the rectangular container with flaps.)

It also comes with a lid remover, too. You also get the USB charging cable, of course, but you will need to have the USB plug that goes into the wall so you an plug the USB charging cord into it.

There are also two additional tools to use that are stored inside the base beneath a flap. You can inflate blow-up balls etc. with it. You gently screw in those tools in the port at the VERY top of the handheld vac. With the suction part open to the air, it draws it in, and expels it through the "needle."

I know I'm gushing about this because I wish I would have seen this first!

Oh, what the heck, I've just ordered one... and I'll do a review on it, too! (Sign up for my Newsletter so you won't miss that (and get my free eBook, "Six Simple Steps" for free as a thank you from me).

Here's a Video of Me Using the Bags (Grab the Popcorn)

In this video, I'm sealing up plastic cartons of blueberries and strawberries - separately.

What I want you to do is to LISTEN to the sound of the FoodSaver so you can gauge when to stop the vacuuming. Also, watch the "Pawcute Demo Video" (again, scroll back up a bit!) for the same reason. And read the Pawcute review here.

Are Reusable Vacuum Sealer Bags Worth It?

To me the reusable vacuum sealer bags are worth it, and I hope they are worth it to you, too. It's a great way to store stuff in the refrigerator without pockets of air (think tubs). I'm picking on those tubs again.

It reminds me of those "under the bed bags" that squash a king size quilt down to a single sheet thickness (well, almost). Same principle. Less air, thinner bag.

I wish I could use it on me to make myself thinner.

I really like the bags. They are good quality, nice and thick. I'm so glad they included the black zipper lock thingy. Makes that task super simple (and I enjoy doing it!). Doesn't take much to make me smile...

The good thing with bags is that they can be stood on end and stored in your refrigerator so you can pull a bag out, much like you would a book from a shelf.

The alternative was to use lidded tubs like I was doing, and then you have no choice but to stack them. And unstack and restack just to get to the one you want (because it's never the top box).

Keeping the Inside of the Bags Clean

It's not an easy task, to be honest. I love this lady from "America's Test Kitchen" and what she says about cleaning reusable bags makes a lot of sense! Check it out. Great tip at the end (it's only 48 seconds long, you've got this!)

Right, that about sums it up. If you would like to add anything, please send an email!

Thanks for taking the time to read this FoodSaver reusable vacuum sealer bags review. It means a lot to me!

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