I use vacuum
sealer rolls, can I use "vacuum sealer bags"?
Many
people believe some brands of vacuum sealer can only use vacuum
sealer rolls, however in all
cases the special embossed bags will
also work and cut out a lot of inconvenience in preparing 'a bag'
from a roll. However the trade off is bags can be a little more
expensive than rolls, however with the time and hassle saved the
difference in money is soon forgotten.
What
brand of vacuum sealer are vacuum sealer bags compatible with?
We
have found they work with the Eiffel Freshpack Pro vacuum
sealer all models, Foodsaver,
Magic-Vac, SealaMeal, JML vac
packer, Lidl's Bifinett, Russell Hobbs, Andrew James. email us at
info@vacuumsealerbags.co.uk to check if your machine is not on the
list.
I
am keen on cutting food waste and effectively saving money on my
household budget will using a vac packer help me?
Yes!
The process of removing 97 to 100% of air that would have been in
contact with the food or even non food stuffs make it last anywhere
from 2 to 5 times longer. It is important to remember though that if
a foodstuff should be stored in a fridge or freezer normally it
should still be stored there after vacuum sealing. It certainly will
save you money in the short term and masses of money over the longer
term as the cost of the food been thrown out far outweighs the cost
of the bag.
Are
all vacuum sealer bags the same?
There
are many varying qualities out there, some plastic is hard and
brittle and is not well suited to vacuum packing as the plastic does
not melt as easily causing failure of the bag's vacuum over time. A
softer plastic is much more preferable as it moulds to the shape of
the item you are packing without damaging the bag. Bags produced in
China or similar tend to be of inferior quality to bags made
in Europe( we have contacted Fresherpack (google them) and
they
have confirmed there bags are manufactured in Europe). We do not know
of another supplier of these bags in the UK who source their bags
from the EU. Another benefit of the bags being manufactured in EU is
that they comply with all the food safety regulations and can be
fully safe in the knowledge that they do not contain any nasty
substances e.g. BPA or similar which could harm your health.
I've
heard of Mylar
bags for long term food storage,
are they the same as vacuum
sealer bags?
No
mylar bags, also offer protection for the Sun or UV - ultraviolet
light. They are more commonly used in the States but are now
available in the UK. Mylar or foil bags offer a long term storage
solution for most dried foodstuffs of between 8 to 10 years when used
with an oxygen absorber. Depending on the power of your vacuum
sealer, using Mylar foil bags with an oxygen absorber removes more of
the oxygen contained within the bag, this along with the UV
protection offered makes this massive shelf life of the food product
possible.
Do
I need to use oxygen
absorbers in vacuum sealer bags?
No,
the vacuum sealer draws the air and therefore the oxygen out of your
vacuum sealer bag, so oxygen absorber sachets are not needed. However
if you are using Mylar bags, a vacuum sealer is not used, in its
place an oxygen absorber is used to remove the oxygen from the
bag.
Questions
we have been emailed...
I am looking to replace an old
vacuum sealer that has stopped working, what should I do?
Why
not have a look at the Eiffel Freshpack Pro vacuum sealer it is a
solid machine with some great features. To find a stockist please do
an internet search for ' freshpack pro vacuum sealer' on
google.
Hi, I'm from Ireland and am wanting a vacuum sealer in
Ireland, where can I get a good one from?
Vacuum
Sealer from Fresherpack with a
flat rate delivery of just £14.99
to Republic of Ireland and quick delivery too.
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feel free to email us any more questions related to your vacuum
sealer needs to:
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