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The Varied Uses Of Vacuum-Sealed Storage Bags

By Adam Horton

When most people think of those popular plastic storage bags, they think of clothes and bedding storage first. When a process works, alternative uses develop. And, that has happened to these durable, lightweight and safe plastic bags.

One of those uses is for food storage. These bags are a far cry from your old lunch box or even from those zip-lock type self sealing bags that are not entirely moisture free and have air left in the bags. The new vacuum-sealed bags prolong the life of canned products, leftovers, sandwiches and just about everything else, except liquid products.

How They Work

Different manufacturers have different designs. One of the more popular vacuum-sealed bags uses a specific vacuum sealer to provide the best storage environment for the food products. The vacuum is a small unit, similar in size to a three-hole paper punch.

Once the non-liquid food products to be stored are in the plastic bag, the user should allow for a three inch gap. The end is then slid into the vacuum, which draws the air from the bag before providing a heat seal across the top of the bag.

The three inch gap allows the user to re-enter the bag to withdraw items or to place new items in the bag. To preserve the integrity of the storage area, the vacuum seal must be applied each time the bag is opened. Once sealed, the bag is ready to be placed in the refrigerator or in a cupboard.

Another Type

Other manufacturers have simplified the product with different technology. These storage bags are top loaded, also with a 2-3 inch gap. The manufacturer has built-in an air release valve that is easily accessed once the bag is closed.

The air-tight seal protects the goods from water or other moisture related conditions. The process is safe and healthy.

These storage bags are sold in easy-to-stack forms of varied dimensions. They will fit easily into your freezer, refrigerator or on cupboard shelves. This system is used in many supermarkets where there are large quantities of food goods to be preserved for extended periods.

Shapes and Sizes

Most bags have a polyethylene, heavy duty puncture resistant exterior that is sometimes supplemented with an outside cover. The storage bags are available is differing sizes and shapes and colors.

Twelve manufacturers produce the bags. Some are clear-colored while others have colorful designs. There are wide discrepancies in prices, but study the products carefully and do some research. Like all products in a competitive industry, you usually get what you pay for. In any case this is one area where proper design is helping to preserve food goods longer, allowing the consumer to buy in quantity and save money. The right vacuum-sealed storage bag provides a win-win solution.

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