How do you seal deli containers
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see in the picture to the left that hand held device there is a oval gray attachment that goes on the end of it which you just place on the gray over tab on the top of the deli container.just know when you by these containers sometimes they work and sometimes they dont. I will never buy another of them but that is how you seal them
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1. Make sure edge of container and lid are clean, and the seal is well tucked in place.2. Place lid onto container. Press till it clicks in place.3. Use the small gray attachment. Apply vacuum till you hear pump sounds high .Vacuum should be maintained for at least 10 days. I have around 30 of these containers and have been using them for around 1 year.. With great success and satisfaction. These are the best and most convenient low priced products in the market. The only problem is that they are small. I wish they could make larger units.Enjoy this great product. 1. Make sure edge of container and lid are clean, and the seal is well tucked in place.2. Place lid onto container. Press till it clicks in place.3. Use the small gray attachment. Apply vacuum till you hear pump sounds high .Vacuum should be maintained for at least 10 days. I have around 30 of these containers and have been using them for around 1 year.. With great success and satisfaction. These are the best and most convenient low priced products in the market. The only problem is that they are small. I wish they could make larger units.Enjoy this great... » Read More 1. Make sure edge of container and lid are clean, and the seal is well tucked in place.2. Place lid onto container. Press till it clicks in place.3. Use the small gray attachment. Apply vacuum till you hear pump sounds high .Vacuum should be maintained for at least 10 days. I have around 30 of these containers and have been using them for around 1 year.. With great success and satisfaction. These are the best and most convenient low priced products in the market. The only problem is that they are small. I wish they could make larger units.Enjoy this great product. « Show Less
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It totally works for that as well! I put sandwiches, rice, yogurt and it seals the food in its compartment. There is no leaking whatsoever. However, I only put food in that doesn't need warming or heating up as I prep lunches the night before and put in fridge.
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I like to elevate the plastic containers (5 gal plastic containers) off the floor (especially concrete) with strips of wood. It should be a cool and as dry as possible. If you have packets of food (loose) it is best to place them in 5 gal plastic buckets and seal them up with covers (lids). A steady moderate temperature is best... cooler is better. Any soft packing will need to be protected from bugs and rodents....they will try to chew into the packets. Take care.
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My Ziploc sealer is in the blink and I just borrowed a friend's FoodSaver sealer. Tested the Ziplock sealer bags on hand and they sealed perfectly because they are also textured. Same for a generic roll I bought for larger bags.
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Take out the little black gasket in the lid, wash it and dry it and then coat it in vegetable oil. It will make it seal.
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Vacuum seal them If you can or store in an air tight container in a cabinet.
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You need a vacuum sealer. I think any vacuum sealer would work but this is the one I have. http://www.sousvidesupreme.com/Vacuum_Sealers/SousVide_Supreme_Vacuum_Sealer/Product.aspx?ProductID=18&DeptID;=4&&&gclid;=CKTlha-Gk7sCFUxufgodRiYACQ
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All the answers so far are right on. One of the thing that I've done with very wet items (like your bloody ground beef and my homemade pasta sauces) is fold a paper towel to fit the width of the bag, and slide it in until it's close to the food. Vacuum the bag, and when the liquid just touches the paper towel, press the Seal button. For soups and sauces, freeze the bags upright with the top part with the towel folded over. When ready to use, cut the bag just under the towel. I've done this for years with no added taste of paper to the food, and no missed spots in the seal :-)
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A foodsaver vacuum sealer works, you can also use an impulse sealer. I have heard of people using an iron as well but I haven't tried that.
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You can put a strip of paper towel between the food and the seal point, this will stop any moisture from going into the vacuum.
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Doubtful. There is no sealer around the various pieces. Just plastic upon plastic.
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You can definitely use the ziplock-and-squeeze approach. And you'll need to do that if there's a lot of liquid in the bag. I just think that vacuum sealers are cool.
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I just go by the container we have the food in. When the absorbers are not working, you will not have a vacume seal. Just add a new one. I feel the lids to be sure they are all sucked inwards. I'm new to this so please let me know if there is a different way to tell :)Linda Russell
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You are correct the "fresh vent" does not seal completely. I would not recommend for liquids, sandwiches maybe. They are incredible for keeping veggies fresh!
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I bought these tiny glitter containers from a craft store and did just as you said (freeze portions) the only thing is you must make sure no moisture gets into the tubes. I'm sure you could vacuum seal portions too.
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Yes an impulse heat sealer or foodsaver like pump is necessary to seal these shut, although these bags are very thin and don't seal well and break easily after being frozen and the plastic stretching. Look into zippops they are the best alternative I found with good thick plastic and a ziplock like seal so you don't need a heat sealer even though you can use one anyway. This product here isn't good though
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You need a vacuum sealer. I think any vacuum sealer would work but this is the one I have. http://www.sousvidesupreme.com/Vacuum_Sealers/SousVide_Supreme_Vacuum_Sealer/Product.aspx?ProductID=18&DeptID=4&&&gclid=CKTlha-Gk7sCFUxufgodRiYACQ