People who vacuum seal do it for many reasons, but two of the most common are to save money and to reduce waste. So, it’s no surprise that some people want to reuse their vacuum sealer bags. Is this a good idea? Sure, as long as you follow a few basic safety rules.
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Can You Boil the Food Saver Bags?
Many people who are new to vacuum sealing and sous vide cooking are hesitant to try boiling food sealed in food saver bags. They fear that the bag will leach some kind of chemical or harmful substance into their food. Common urban legends and false stories reinforce their fear.
Can You Vacuum Seal Bread?
Bread is an easy food to stock up on for later. Bakeries offer discounts on day-old breads and rolls; you might enjoy a bagel now and then, but don't want to have to eat one every morning; or you bake bread and want to store extra loaves for later use. Whatever the reason, the best way to store bread is with a vacuum sealer machine.
Can You Vacuum Seal Liquids?
Here at FoodVacBags, we get many customers wondering if they can vacuum seal soups and other liquids with their vacuum sealer machine. Soups are incredibly easy to make, and are a great item to make in large batches and save for later. You absolutely can vacuum seal liquids, but the process depends on your equipment.
Can You Vacuum Seal Potatoes?
Potatoes are America’s most-consumed vegetable; we love eating them! They're also an easy and popular crop to grow at home, so many people ask us if they can be vacuum sealed. The FoodVacBags team has the answer!
