How does it perform sealing vegetable and fruits?
1858014
Have been using for about 18 months, works great. We have only used it on meats (repackaging Costco purchases) and coffee beans. Assume it would be fine with veggies, as long as not to soft - otherwise the vacuum sealing might squish them.
1858015
Hi Ann, It is fantastic! I've been vacuuming fresh strawberries in jars recently and they've stayed as fresh as the the day I vacuumed them... over a week. I'll open the jar and use a few and re-vacuum them and they stay fresh. The only thing is not to vacuum things like cauliflower because it sends out a gas that will still spoil them.You can also "flash" freeze fruits and vegetables by putting a single layer on a cookie sheet and put it in your freezer, or par-boil vegetables and cool before putting them in the bags to freeze. I prefer the jars, that way they stay and taste "fresh". I hope that this helps.
1858016
Excellent. I searched and studied vacuum sealers for months looking for one that really worked liked advertised. This one was more expensive, but, well worth the difference. So far, I haven't found anything it can't seal. The other thing I really like is, it will seal many different brands of bags, too.
1858017
Hi Ann, It is fantastic! I've been vacuuming fresh strawberries in jars recently and they've stayed as fresh as the the day I vacuumed them... over a week. I'll open the jar and use a few and re-vacuum them and they stay fresh. The only thing is not to vacuum things like cauliflower because it sends out a gas that will still spoil them.You can also "flash" freeze fruits and vegetables by putting a single layer on a cookie sheet and put it in your freezer, or par-boil vegetables and cool before putting them in the bags to freeze. I prefer the jars, that way they stay and taste "fresh". I hope that this helps. Hi Ann, It is fantastic! I've been vacuuming fresh strawberries in jars recently and they've stayed as fresh as the the day I vacuumed them... over a week. I'll open the jar and use a few and re-vacuum them and they stay fresh. The only thing is not to vacuum things like cauliflower because it sends out a gas that will still spoil them.You can also "flash" freeze fruits and vegetables by putting a single layer on a cookie sheet and put it in your freezer, or par-boil vegetables and cool before putting them in the bags to freeze. I prefer the jars, that way they stay and taste... » Read More Hi Ann, It is fantastic! I've been vacuuming fresh strawberries in jars recently and they've stayed as fresh as the the day I vacuumed them... over a week. I'll open the jar and use a few and re-vacuum them and they stay fresh. The only thing is not to vacuum things like cauliflower because it sends out a gas that will still spoil them.You can also "flash" freeze fruits and vegetables by putting a single layer on a cookie sheet and put it in your freezer, or par-boil vegetables and cool before putting them in the bags to freeze. I prefer the jars, that way they stay and taste "fresh". I hope that this helps. « Show Less
1953386
I really don't see how it could. Heating the food and putting it in the jars, and then metal lids on it that seal as it cools.....I don't see how this would work. Maybe if you rigged something with tubing? Look it up on utube....It works great with the bags, and the plastic containers, though.
1725038
Yes it seals mason jars, but you have to buy the attachments for the jars. Basically you put the plastic attachment on the top of the jar with the rubber ringed top, push the button, and when it's done you just remove the plastic top and the top is down tight. I use it all the time. This is a good example: FoodSaver T03-0006-02P Regular-Mouth Jar Sealer
694956
I haven't used it for pet food but it is an air tight seal for the other foods that we have stored in our containers
110647
Yes I use it all the time for what ever fresh fruit or vegetable that will fit in it. It works great. I have strawberry & cucumber bags which work super too!
195274
It does seal bloody meats. I have never had a problem. The only thing I can think of, perhaps the bag you use is not big enough. The area of the bag that goes under the sealer must be completely dry, no moisture. I would suggest using a bag large enough so it would extend beyond the machine. Another idea may be to dry the meat with paper towels before sealing. Hope this helps.
1192346
I tried to use it with a couple of left-over bags from the Ziplok vacuum pump. It sealed once, then no more. I blame the bag, because all of the Waring bags that I've sealed multiple times have held. As far as liquids, it specifically tells you not to attempt to seal liquids in the bags, because they will suck back up into the sealing nozzle, and foul it. But.....with the additional purchase of the Foodsaver jar sealer, you can easily seal liquids and liquidy-things in Ball jars. Carefully, so the liquid doesn't come up too high, but it can be done. I wouldn't recommend liquids in the bags however. Overall, I've been VERY pleased with this thing's performance. I tried to use it with a couple of left-over bags from the Ziplok vacuum pump. It sealed once, then no more. I blame the bag, because all of the Waring bags that I've sealed multiple times have held. As far as liquids, it specifically tells you not to attempt to seal liquids in the bags, because they will suck back up into the sealing nozzle, and foul it. But.....with the additional purchase of the Foodsaver jar sealer, you can easily seal liquids and liquidy-things in Ball jars. Carefully, so the liquid doesn't come up too high, but it can be done. I wouldn't recommend liquids in the bags... » Read More I tried to use it with a couple of left-over bags from the Ziplok vacuum pump. It sealed once, then no more. I blame the bag, because all of the Waring bags that I've sealed multiple times have held. As far as liquids, it specifically tells you not to attempt to seal liquids in the bags, because they will suck back up into the sealing nozzle, and foul it. But.....with the additional purchase of the Foodsaver jar sealer, you can easily seal liquids and liquidy-things in Ball jars. Carefully, so the liquid doesn't come up too high, but it can be done. I wouldn't recommend liquids in the bags however. Overall, I've been VERY pleased with this thing's performance. « Show Less
2164767
The seal is rubber and the quality is such that you could use them for canning or food storage. Buy in confidence.
1606033
No, I don't think so. Are you speaking of sealing jars, like canning, or steaming actual veggies? You could do a quart of carrots to purée easily, or beets, but it is really better for a couple steaming vegetables for dinner.
2030581
The unit comes with the vacuum hose to seal foodsaver jars and containers. The deli meat container comes with an attachment that hooks to the end of the vacuum seal to seal the deli containers. The hand held foodsaver vaccum won't work on the jars.
1391491
By boiling water and placing it inside large metal container. Than you place two containers with hot food inside water and it seals it. Water never gets in foof and it keeps it warm for a long time. Very happy with it
295731
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.
1885959
You have to seal both ends with the food saver. You cut the length you need, seal one end, put the food in, put the other end into the machine and it seals and removes the air. voila.
866839
It works great on soft fruit and veggies as you mention. Apples, onions and the like are out of the question.
1190735
You can seal liquids and moist meats if you freeze them first and then seal them. There are also containers you can buy to seal liquids.
1208528
Good Morning, I have not used this setting as the moist foods, such as strawberries, peaches etc have been frozen first. Put clean fruit on a tray, freeze and then seal. It works well for me. I also use this for meat, chicken etc. For vegies, I steam them for about 3 minutes, put them in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process, drain well on paper towel, freeze and seal. I hope this helps. Summertime is an excellent time to freeze and seal for winter. Best of luck with your new sealer. Elaine
734316
It has a pretty tight seal but I don't know if it would be tight enough for dried fruit.