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- Keep food fresh up to 5 times longer
- Flavor infusion: marinate in minutes versus hours
- Save money
- Serve healthy portion-sizes
- Save time
- Where to buy
- Product detail
- Frequently Asked Questions

Keep Food Fresh Up to 5 Times Longer
  • Air can do a real number on your food.
  • Air causes oxidation which robs food of fresh taste and can create "off" flavors, textures and odors.
  • Air causes dehydration which can harden foods (especially meats) and cause freezer burn.
  • Mold and bacteria can grow as a result of exposure to air and cause food spoilage.
Using a vacuum sealer removes the air from specially-designed bags and canisters to lock out air and moisture. The secure vacuum seal keeps food fresher longer than traditional storage methods – like baggies, foil and wax paper.



Flavor Infusion: Marinate in Minutes Versus Hours
Using a vacuum sealer pulls the air out and opens the pores of the food you are marinating, drawing in more flavor in about 20 minutes rather than overnight. Because the marinade is pulled deeper into the food, you’ll achieve enhanced flavor and a more supple texture. The technique is used by some of the country’s most creative chefs in their restaurants and homes, and now you can do it in your own kitchen.

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Save Money
Did you know that in a given year the average household throws out 13% of the food in the refrigerator and freezer due to spoilage and freezer burn*? Vacuum sealing can help shrink that number—and stretch your food budget. But preventing waste is just the beginning. Here are just a few of the many ways vacuum sealing can save you money:
  1. Buy staple food items like chicken breasts and ground beef in bulk or on sale. Divide into recipe sized portions and freeze the rest for later use.
  2. Make the most of every meal you prepare by sealing and storing the leftovers for later use. They make great on-the-go lunches, and are perfect for nights when you don't have time to cook.
  3. Buy vegetables like asparagus, squash, and corn when they're in season—and at their best and most affordable. Then blanch and freeze them for use later in the year.


Serve Healthy Portion-Sizes. . .
Vacuum sealing systems help support your healthy lifestyle with quick and easy portion control. When it's time for dinner, all you have to do is remove your serving-sized entrée from the freezer and pop it into the microwave—without having to think about measuring or weighing anything along the way. Here are some more tips:
  1. Create custom-sized bags for small portions of meat, poultry and fish or vegetables and fruit of all sizes.
  2. Divide large entrees into serving-size portions and only thaw and heat the minimum amount you need, to avoid the temptation to eat more.
Keep the following portion sizes in mind when choosing how much to eat:

FOOD AMOUNT: EQUIVALENT TO:
3 ounces of meat, poultry or fish A deck of playing cards or the palm of a woman's hand
1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish A matchbook
1 cup of fruit or yogurt A baseball
1/2 cup chopped vegetables Three regular ice cubes
1 medium potato A computer mouse
2 Tbsp. peanut butter A golf ball
1/2 cup cooked vegetables 6 asparagus spears, 7-8 baby carrots 1 ear of corn, or 3 broccoli spears




Save Time
One of the best things about owning a vacuum food storage system is coming home after a hectic day to a fully-prepared, home-cooked meal. All you do is heat and serve. Making your own "frozen dinners" is a healthy, convenient, and affordable alternative to eating out, buying expensive prepared foods, or using store-bought "convenience foods," which are often loaded with fat and preservatives. There are a number of accessories – like divided meal plates and canisters that help make this quick and easy!

Vacuum sealed bags are great for helping to organize your freezer – they take up less space, are clear so you can see what’s in them and can be labeled so you know when you put it in. The same can be done in your fridge or pantry, too!



Where to Buy
Vacuum Food Sealers are sold in most kitchen small electrics departments. Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s and K-mart all carry a variety of products, accessories and bags. Club stores including Sam’s Club, BJ’s and Costco, and specialty stores including Bed, Bath & Beyond and Linens ‘n Things all carry Vacuum Food Storage Systems as well.

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