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In article >,
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> Hey all-
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> Anyone here used / liked / not liked the Seal-a-meal device-?
>
> They seem really popular on eBay, at least--
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> We want to use one to economize and for sending snacks to our kid in
> college (about 2-3 days in transit).
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> Besides stuff like brownies and cookies, would it be possible to seal up
> sauces and other perishables-? (Daughter is homesick for Mom's homemade
> Texas picante sauce and pico de gallo).
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> thanks,
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> Buzzy
>
They're probably OK for the money. "Foodsaver" is a higher-end brand
that will probably last longer and (at least in my experience) do a
better job, but you'll pay more. It just depends on what your needs and
expectations are.
You can seal up many, many things. Basically, if you can get a bag
around it you can seal it and possibly help whatever it is last longer
in storage. I do meats (both raw and cooked) soups, stews, fresh-
roasted coffees, grains, herbs, spices, grains and grain meals, dried
beans, powdered milk, etc., etc.
Keep in mind with baked goods that if you seal them in a bag, they may
get crushed or crunched as the vacuum bag draws in around them. Some of
the vacuum sealers also handle mason jars and special vacuum containers,
which won't have this problem.
Also, keep in mind that things that need refrigeration still need
refrigeration or freezing after they're vac-packed. It's not a
preservation process, other than removing air from the package.
Bob
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