Are these bags safe for sous vide?
1823772
Yes, I use them all the time in a mini PAC chamber vac but they work with a foodsaver too - we cook in a PolyScience circulator. Works great.
1823773
That is what I use them for. Note, however, that these are vacuum CHAMBER pouches and do not work with all vacuum sealers. You need to ensure that the pouches you purchase are compatible with your vacuum sealer.
1823774
It's what I bought them to do. Box says they can be frozen, refrigerated, microwaved, or boiled.
269493
Yes, and I've done so frequently and successfully. I have a Weston sealer and Anova circulator. As noted by J.Richburg, these bags are described as able to "...be boiled in water...". Sous Vide ("under vacuum") circulating water baths are usually between 131F and 185F and therefore well under boiling temperatures.
2002183
I boil in bag a lot and have never had a failure with Weston bags. I use all three sizes for pre cooked foods as well as parboiled veggies, and wild game. All heat by boiling very well........As for BPA, I have no information
658741
The bags are made of a very sheer fine mesh (organza). I am not sure about boiling water.
1973717
I wouldn't think so, but we use those bag inserts we got on Amazon to make cleaning the ceramic insert so much easier. If there were any contamination, I think the bags would protect the food. nng much easier
1150332
Hi I've used other vacuum bags when I wanted to rewrap cheeses and meats that I received from friends with different machines. I assume that would apply to the bags you're asking about. Vacuum and heat seal worked good on other bags. I hope that helps.
2179258
My guess is "yes". The bags seem to be air tight. Just be sure to discard the bag after using it to marinate.
1583634
I have only used them in the Sous Vide up to 183 for 2 hours and no problem.
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.
1744986
If you are using this for sous vide, I would not reuse. That is just asking for trouble. Giving old bacteria a new life in your next batch of food seems like a terrible idea.
2182815
I qualify my answer by saying that I have a VacMaster unit and that I use these VacMaster bags for sous vide cooking. That said, as far as I can tell from the PS 300 specs, the 8x10 VacMaster bags should work in the Polyscience 300 units. Also, I find that I have to use extra sealing time with my unit - a few extra seconds.
1324156
Hi Michelle- YES! a problem with sous vide is the meat floating in the water bath-using the foodsaver will virtully get ALL air out of the sealed bag. You might want to double seal the ends just for safety, also a small wire baking rack could help keep the meat submerged if neesed. Good Luck!
1463501
Here's a great link with info on the research that has been done and alternatives to vacuum sealed bags. http://nomnompaleo.com/post/12463202060/cooking-sous-vide-plastic-safety
554344
Yes, they should be fine. Keep the lid tightly closed and out of excess heat and moisture, thanks
1404677
You only get the machine. The other questions depend on what you buy to use in the vacuum sealer you purchase. "Foodsaver" bags can be used for cooking in a sous vide machine, but not in a regular oven.
677819
All bags arrive sealed; I see no reason why the bag would not be safe for food. I use them from time to time for purse pills as well as for my jewelry. I have no problems re-opening or closing them either.
602996
See someone elses answer below! These bags are great, as far as I am concerned!