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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I fill up zip lock bags a freeze and breakup and use. I also fill up small Tupperware containers and small water bottles. These stay frozen longer because they r bigger pieces.
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Yes. We purchased a food saver from wal-mart for 100 dollars not cheap, none of them are but this the cheapest we found. It was a zip-lock. We had it about 4 months and the heat seal got a a bulge in it and rendered it pretty much useless. We did not use it excessively nor for commercial reasons. A friend of mine purchased the FoodSaver V3840 she has had it 4 years. Uses it after every shopping trip. Hope this helps.
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I've have never frozen any bags. I use 2 Tablespoonsful daily. After I have opened the bag and removed what I need at the time, I seal the bag tightly and store it in the refrigerator, which is a dark, cool place when the door is closed, as it says on the bag.
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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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Hi David!Yes, you can store food in these bags! Since the Big Bags are made of a thicker, heavy duty plastic, than the smaller freezer bags are made of, I don't see why not.Can I use Ziploc® brand Big Bags to store food?Yes. Ziploc® brand Big Bags can be used to store food, but they should not be used in the microwave or oven.The above entry is listed under the FAQ section of http://www.ziploc.com/Products/Pages/BigBags.aspx?SizeName=XLHope this helps!
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Depends on how long you plan to have then in the freezer. I have used the standard bags for short term storage like a month or so, but if it is going to be stored for several months I would go with the freezer bags.
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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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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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I would personally use something like the OXO locktop containers for leftover meals. These are more for dry vertical storage. They can be used in the fridge or freezer, but are not dishwasher safe. The locktop containers are designed more for leftovers/lunches.
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No, these containers are not for freezing. You would use the foodsaver bags for that.
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Yes, they can be used for freezer. However, they are not very thick so double bagging would be good and they are NOT "zipper" type bags. I am so glad to be able to find these because I have always had so many uses for just a plain quart size bag WITHOUT all the zipping parts. I was NOT able to buy plain baggies anywhere until I found them here-so I stocked up. Definitely would buy again and again as long as they are available!
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It works with any of the other similar bags but I have used ziploc bags and find them vastly disappointing compared to the FoodSaver brand. I also have some Debby Meyer vacuum seal bags that seem to be better than Ziploc but I still prefer the Foodsaver as I have not yet had one single bag become unsealed after freezing where it seems the Ziploc bags are constantly unsealed! Not worth trying other brands in my opinion!
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People braver than me have experimented with & succeeded in using ziplock (thin plastic) type bags on the vacuum sealers, but one such person said he wouldn't do it on a new machine, suggested getting one cheap from a garage sale, Goodwill, etc. Do a YouTube search on the topic to get more specific details. The quality of any sandwich is going to suffer after being frozen. Good quality bread freezes well. Any ingredients with a high water content that's in the sandwiches may ooze water when defrosted & cause the bread to be mushy.
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I have frozen a few items in them and they worked okay. Just make sure you get them to room temperature before you try to remove the lid to prevent cracking. The only way they will "reduce" freezer burn is if you fill them to capacity so that there is no air remaining between the food and the lid.
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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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This bag is not designed to be used as a "freezer" bag for sure, but it is perfect for regular everyday use. If I do freeze a loaf or two of bread I use two bags. Hope this helps :-)