Vacuum Food Sealers

When food is exposed to air, mold and bacteria can grow, which causes spoilage. A vacuum food sealer  removes the air from food storage bags, enabling food to last longer, maintain a fresher flavor and more nutritional benefits, and avoid freezer burn when frozen. Vacuum sealers save you money and keep you healthy.

Three Popular Varieties of Vacuum Sealer

Basic Model  A no frills sealer. Very low in cost.	Built-In Roller and Cutter Model  Cuts custom bags. Wall-mount option.	Cordless Model  This model has all the power of the plug-in models. The custom bag feature. A rechargeable battery.

Popular Models

No matter which model you choose, all vacuum sealers provide you with nutrient-rich, flavorful foods that are long-lasting and protected from spoilage.  Here are some popular vacuum sealers  that are affordable as well as reliable.

Reynolds Handi-Vac  This system is available for around $20.  If you want an affordable way to protect your food from freezer burn and spoilage, the Handi-Vac does the job.  Since it is a budget product, it's not as good at frequently sealing and re-sealing bags.	Deni Freshlock Vacuum Food Sealer  Vacuum seals food air tight in polyethylene plastic bags that are made to the exact size needed.  Turbo powered suction.	FoodSaver Vacuum Food Saver  All you have to do is insert the open end of the bag into a channel and the machine will sense and grasp the bag, vacuum, seal, and shut off automatically.	FoodSaver Advanced  Rated by ConsumerSearch.com as the best vacuum sealer. The Advanced uses canisters, custom bags, or pre-cut bags.  It can seal and reseal better than the competition.

Basic Vacuum Sealer Facts

It helps to know the benefits vacuum sealing before you buy, so you know what purpose you want to use it for.

• The air that surrounds normally packaged foods includes gases like carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrogen. These gases can chemically change the substance they come into contact with.
• These chemical reactions cause discoloration and odd tastes in food.  Like when a sliced apple is left out in the open.
• Oxygen also allows aerobic bacteria to grow, which compensates the safety of your food.
• Cryopathy is actually the destruction of tissue by freezing, causing it to break down.  We refer to this as freezer burn or frost burn.

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