Can these bags be easily re-used? If so, how many times before the seal is degraded?
2009309
I don't have the real machine in order to use them that way, but I use them in a crock pot and I would be hesitant to try to use the bag again. It would be terribly hard to get the bag clean enough afterward in order to feel 'safe' enough to use it again.
2009310
I have cooked using sous vide for about 1 1/2 years. I do not reuse the bag. I always use marinade in the bag with whatever protein I am cooking and to get the bag perfectly clean where it would seal again would be too much trouble.
2009311
It is unsafe to re-use any kind of bag in cooking, especially sous vide. Don't do it. Just consider them an expendable item.
453815
Technically, yes. But you may not want to if they have remains from the previous food. Also, the bags are getting shorter every time, because you need about 1 1/2 from the old seam to seal it again
1201174
I LOVE them..but have never reused them...maybe you can tho...I use the hand held pump to seal them and it works great.good luck
799263
No you can't, they have a special place to seal. They are extremely durable & I put things in a cheap baggie and then in the heavy duty re-seal bags from Waring, sounds counter-intuitive, but they wash out easier. I have yet to order additional bags. They wash out very well and last.
465648
I do not refridgerate my. I have not had any trouble with it going bad. I used about 2 -1# bags a year. Hope this is helpful .
441316
Absolutely one time use. Once they have sucked the oxygen out of your Mylar bag or mason jar they have done their one time job and you just trash them after you open the container. If you want to reseal the same jar for another period of time just drop a fresh oxygen absorber in and put your same lid back on. Hope my answer has been helpful. Happy New Year!!
1744983
I don't see why you couldn't do that. It just means your bag gets smaller and smaller, since you have to cut off one of the sealed ends each time. I use it for cheese, make sure the bag is extra long, and then just keep resealing it each time I have to open it. I've never tried washing it and reusing it, since I use mine mostly for raw meats.
1736856
They generally have a shelf life of 2 years. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) has determined that the shelf life is relative to packaging deterioration. This assumes that the chest seal has been stored in its issued condition in the M3, M7, etc. Aid Bag. I am fairly confident that if it was stored in a temperature controlled environment with no moisture, it could last for several years (4-6?) without becoming unusable. The pliability is important to its sealing properties. The 'use-by' date is still a good guideline.
2235900
Idk. I've been having trouble with mine. The bags aren't holding a seal. They must have holes and I only used them once.
1085043
It is not replaceable. To preserve the longevity of the bag, use non-abrasive cleaner such as vinegar and use bleach on a as needed bases.
903215
Hi, it definitely is not a permanent seal! I guess it opens like any other sealed bag (not too difficult), that's once you get it to seal......
547060
No, the bags are not reusable. However, if you wrap individual portions and then place them in the bag, you can remove portions and reseal the bag.
305155
You can absolutely reuse them. We love these sealers, we have the regular and wide mouth and use jars more often than bags now. Greener and cheaper.
1296086
Yes, they can be reused or at least I have reused them. I do use cheaper plastic non Ziploc type bags that you normally would use a twist tie with inside the vacuum bags but I don't use any means to close them. This keeps the vacuum bags clean inside but allows air to be removed.
1215599
I have never tried to reuse the bags, however I don't think that this would be a good idea, because of possible food contamination. I do not think that you can clean these type of bags as good as regular zip lock type bags! You can buy these bags in bulk, already cut and sealed on one end for approx. 2.5 cents each from Lemonhead kitchen supplies over at e-****y. I hope this helps you! This machine is FANTASTIC! I saw this same model and breand machine at Target for $79.99! Amazon offers a great saving! Thanks! I hope that I was able to help you!
1422309
We reused them. You can't reuse them A LOT but if you are careful you can get 2-3 times out of them
960049
The short answer is - no. I concur with the others that have answered that the bags are too thin and they are probably not of the correct diameter. If you are reasonably careful when you remove and replace the suggested Jet bags, you should get many uses from a single bag - I typically get at least ten uses before I need to replace one - and that is because I was not careful and tore the bag.