Are the zipper bags and containers, freezer safe? Or is it better to get one of the regular/countertop Foodsaver products to freeze food?
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The Vacuum Zipper bags and containers are designed for refrigerator items, such as deli meats and cheeses, that you access everyday. We do not recommend using them for long-term freezer storage. The FoodSaver heat seal bags are ideal for the freezer.
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It is my understanding these containers are intended for dry storage - beans, flour,pasta, sugar, etc. I don't recall reading anything about freezer use.
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Yes, I freeze bread, rolls, pies, anything in them. I also put them in ziploc bags and everything comes out fresh. Take a hangar and when you use a bag, clip it to the hangar to re-use. I re-use all my bags but I clip them on hangars so I know that they are re-usable (nothing spilt in them etc.) I have been using for several years and have not been disappointed.
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Yes but the quality ziplock freezer bags don't work because the zipper part is too thick. Use regular cheap store brand ones
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I use other containers for freezer. Anyway, these are safe for use in freezer too. Here is what specification says: "Containers are safe for refrigerator and freezer use; however when exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations the Container lid may lift due to changes in air pressure." http://www.oxo.com/download/GG_1071394_webinstruction.pdf
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I have also tried the Euro Sealer. Both products work well. The Foodaple will seal ziplock bags. It seals any bag, including paper bags and frozen food bags. I would recommend this sealer. The price is great and it works well.
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I can't answer about storing food but I do use the bags for storing card stock and almost every bag I've used has ripped at the top / side seam. They aren't as sturdy as a name brand type zip closure bag. They work fine for keeping paper organized and contained but I personally wouldn't put food stuff in them just based on my experience.
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i use saran wrap or zip lock bags, the saran wrap did better. the shelf life can be fairly short i have found (some of them dried up after 3 months.)
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Amy, If you have the entire FoodSaver unit it comes with a vacuum tube. You will love this device and will save you tons of money on vacuum sealing vs. baggies or any other way you try to wrap your items to freeze.
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I do not always use a plastic bag with freeze-tite. Freeze-tite does a great job of keeping the food from freezer burn but sometimes I wrap items individually and then keep them together with a plastic bag. I love freeze-tite and would never be without it, I use it many times a day because it is much cheaper than plastic bags.
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These bags are not thick like some freezer bags, but I freeze bread in them every week. I wouldn't freeze it for long periods if time, but it works fine for a week or so .
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I have frozen it and it has worked well for me. I use it frequently enough though that most of the time I keep it in my pantry and it stays fresh if the top is sealed.
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I reuse them all the time. I usually put the food in an open regular ziplock bag first (it lets the air out just fine). Sometimes several small bags in the vacuum bag. That lets me portion control and all I have to do is seal the inner to thaw and reseal and revacuum the outer bag. I have used them without the vacuum in a pinch. For fruit or other delicate item you could leave it without the vacuum. Better yet, just use the vacuum until the air is mostly out without crushing fruit. It works great for me.
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I freeze jars all the time. As long as you leave head room for expansion there shouldn't be a problem. Also, no huge temp changes! I wouldn't put hot leftovers in a jar, seal it, and freeze it. Nor take a frozen something out to the microwave or oven. As long as you have decent quality canning jars, they survive well!
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Food Saver Bags will work properly. I buy whatever is on sale. The different brands all work as good as the others. The Seal-A-Meal however, is the better sealer of the brands I have tried.
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The manufacturer says the big bags are food safe but should not be used in the microwave. The seal is very sturdy and dependable. If you are putting the plastic box into the bag, it should work fine as an extra layer of protection. If you are putting the kimchee in the bag and then into the box, I wonder if it wouldn't be more convenient to use several one-gallon sized freezer bags. Good luck!
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The bags last us 4 months and we have never experienced deterioration. Product is very dry unlike sweetened coconut. I can see no reason it would not freeze well if you protect from frost crystals and getting freezer odor. If you used vacuum Foodsaver, should be able to keep for at least a year without refrigeration.