Are Vacuum Sealers Worth It?

Yes, depending on your needs and usage, a vacuum sealer is worth it or not. 

Here are some factors to consider:

1. Extend shelf life

Vacuum sealers seal food out of the air to extend the shelf life of perishable items such as meat, fruit and vegetables.

2. Food preservation

For long-term storage, bulk purchases or planned meals, the use of vacuum packaging machines can preserve the quality, nutritional value and flavor of food for a longer period of time

3. Cost saving

If you like to cook and probably leave most of your food at one go, using a vacuum packer means you can preserve leftovers by vacuum packing them to avoid waste.

4. Easy to organize

Using a vacuum sealer can greatly improve the space utilization of the refrigerator. Vacuum packaging prevents food from smelling or spilling and helps prevent refrigerator burns.

However, there are a few factors that must be considered before investing in a vacuum sealing machine:

How do I choose a good vacuum sealer?

1. Cost

Vacuum sealers come in different price ranges, such as desktop vacuum sealers, floor-standing vacuum sealers, hand-held vacuum sealers, etc., depending on the type and the features required, the cost will vary.

2. Frequency of use

(1) Low frequency of use

If you expect to use the vacuum sealer less frequently, it is more appropriate to choose portable vacuum packaging opportunities such as handheld or manual models.

(2) High frequency of use

If you expect to use the vacuum sealing machine more frequently or for commercial use, choosing automated equipment will better meet your needs.

3. Storage space

Before purchasing, measure and reserve enough space for the vacuum packaging machine.

4. Additional costs

Vacuum sealers require the use of sealing bags or rolls specifically designed for vacuum sealing, factor in the ongoing cost of purchasing the sealing bags before purchasing.

Summarize

If you regularly handle perishable food, a vacuum sealer may be a worthwhile investment.