Are the zipper bags and containers, freezer safe? Or is it better to get one of the regular/countertop Foodsaver products to freeze food?
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The Vacuum Zipper bags and containers are designed for refrigerator items, such as deli meats and cheeses, that you access everyday. We do not recommend using them for long-term freezer storage. The FoodSaver heat seal bags are ideal for the freezer.
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Yes, they can be used for freezer. However, they are not very thick so double bagging would be good and they are NOT "zipper" type bags. I am so glad to be able to find these because I have always had so many uses for just a plain quart size bag WITHOUT all the zipping parts. I was NOT able to buy plain baggies anywhere until I found them here-so I stocked up. Definitely would buy again and again as long as they are available!
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No. It only does bags and the containers. AND the bags are only the ones you would open and close on a regular basis, like, for instance, cheese for daily use. It won't hold a seal on a bag put in a freezer. I tried it and it failed!!!!!! Hope this helps.
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you'll need a food Saver sealing machine, that seals and sucks the air out of the bags before freezing. I guess if you are windy enough you might be able to suck the air out.
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zip-lock baggie or plastic containers,for longer storage put into freezer works for me.
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Eileen, according to several sources I found online, you can use any of the straight-sided jars for freezing food. Just be sure to keep the food below the freeze/fill line to accomodate expansion. The line on this particular jar is below the threads, about three-quarters of an inch from the top of the jar. Hope this helps.
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Amy, If you have the entire FoodSaver unit it comes with a vacuum tube. You will love this device and will save you tons of money on vacuum sealing vs. baggies or any other way you try to wrap your items to freeze.
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Yes, you can, BUT it defeats the essential benefit of keeping food fresh longer. they might also crack if over filled as liquids expand when they are frozen. The DEBBIE MEYER UltraLite GreenBoxes are Independent Laboratory tested and proven to keep fresh produce, baked goods and snacks fresh longer, without freezing. If you freeze in them you will experience freezer burn and the freshness properties will not work. In the freezer you need to create a vacuum to prevent freezer burn. You can use DEBBIE MEYER GeniusVac and DEBBIE MEYER GeniusVac Bags for the freezer. The beauty of these boxes is that you do NOT have to freeze most times because the food stays fresh for longer. Hope this helps.
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Your Foodsaver appliance removes the air and heat seals your package. There is no "zip seal" involved in preparation of your product for storage. Hope this answers your question.
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No longer a problem with current food storage bags. Use ziplock freezer bags, they are designed for long term food storeage and are stable at sous vide temps.
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From what I have discovered, any foodsaver bag can be used in this product. We love it!! :)
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The manufacturer says the big bags are food safe but should not be used in the microwave. The seal is very sturdy and dependable. If you are putting the plastic box into the bag, it should work fine as an extra layer of protection. If you are putting the kimchee in the bag and then into the box, I wonder if it wouldn't be more convenient to use several one-gallon sized freezer bags. Good luck!
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People braver than me have experimented with & succeeded in using ziplock (thin plastic) type bags on the vacuum sealers, but one such person said he wouldn't do it on a new machine, suggested getting one cheap from a garage sale, Goodwill, etc. Do a YouTube search on the topic to get more specific details. The quality of any sandwich is going to suffer after being frozen. Good quality bread freezes well. Any ingredients with a high water content that's in the sandwiches may ooze water when defrosted & cause the bread to be mushy.
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I freeze foods in them. I really don't keep it long enough to know if it causes freezer burn. The lid snaps securely so I think it is a good seal. You would just have to try it.
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I can't answer about storing food but I do use the bags for storing card stock and almost every bag I've used has ripped at the top / side seam. They aren't as sturdy as a name brand type zip closure bag. They work fine for keeping paper organized and contained but I personally wouldn't put food stuff in them just based on my experience.
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I've not frozen mine but I would think it may warp the lids on the containers. I'd suggest buying a small box at your grocery store to try it first. If it works get thisbox because its so much more economical tho!
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I don't know - I've never tried to use regular ziplocks. I considered trying them out to see how it would go, but decided against it. The sealer uses heat to seal the bags, and the ones used for the Sealer System are much thicker material. *If* the sealer's heat is too much for the regular ziplocks then I'd have a mess on my hands cleaning up the melted plastic. Better to stick with the bags they recommend - which are far sturdier than any of the regular ziplocks, including the heavy freezer bags.