How to Use FoodSaver Reusable
Vacuum Sealer Bags (Video Demos)

Keeping food fresh can be expensive if you’re always buying disposable bags. That’s why I finally tried FoodSaver reusable vacuum sealer bags — and I wish I hadn’t waited ten years!

✅ Quick Answer: What are FoodSaver reusable vacuum sealer bags?
FoodSaver reusable vacuum sealer bags are washable storage bags that work with FoodSaver machines. They let you vacuum-seal fruits, veggies, and leftovers to keep food fresh longer, reduce waste, and save money compared to disposable bags.

These durable bags let you vacuum-seal strawberries, blueberries, broccoli, and more without crushing delicate produce, while also cutting down on waste and saving money.

Vacuuming sealing strawberries using reusable bags

It only took me ten years to get around to using FoodSaver reusable vacuum sealer bags... I purchased a quart size and a gallon size box. (Both are Amazon affiliate links, thanks).

I own an oldie (but goodie) FoodSaver model that's been a workhorse since 2010.

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Back to the task at hand. I've got three videos lined up for your viewing pleasure. I had one request of my film director (hubby Alan) to NOT get me in the shot because I didn't have my lipstick on LOL.

Video: Sealing Strawberries & Blueberries Without Crushing Them

I had the brainwave of keeping the fresh fruits in their respective containers so they wouldn't get crushed in the vacuuming process.

For the record, I did NOT wash the fruit first as I don't want them getting mushy or moldy (though I know that's why we're at least removing excess air to aid in the decay-delay-department. I just invented that phrase!)

Transcript:

Because it's hard to tell what I'm saying (the noise and my accent!) I'm including the transcript here (Feel free to scroll past the transcripts if you understand my Lancashire, UK accent!):

Okay. Hey. Susan here. I know you can't see me. Told my husband, don't get me on the thing. I've no lipstick on today.

I've decided to get these FoodSaver bags so as I can save these strawberries. I am having a hard (time) ... there we go. I was having a hard time shutting it up. And you can see I've left it in the container because I don't I don't wanna crush the strawberries.

This is a very old FoodSaver had it about, what, twelve years? You turn it on, press canister, and watch. You see it's taking out a lot of the air. And this is to stop it from crushing the box, basically. And cool. I'm just gonna do that. That wasn't meant to happen, but that's Murphy's Law. Righ

There we go. And that's it with a lot of the air removed. So I've got two sizes here, a quart and a gallon. That was a gallon. I've got a a oops. I've got a see if that'll fit in. But you see, I don't wanna crush the berries.

Food is so expensive now before I get a chance to dehydrate them. Let me see if I can get this in here. (Laughs) I can always edit this video. Yay. But will I be able to zip it? Yeah. Probably not.

That's too tall - oh never mind. Let me see if I can try. Oh, yes. I can if I try hard.

Most boring video watching Susan zipping a bag up.

It doesn't look like that sealed? These are supposed to be reusable bags, by the way. It's only taken me ten years to actually try them out. So let's try that again. Let's hope that this thing stays on the end. Put the lid down, canister on. What I'm gonna do this time is turn it off here.

Right? And this time, it just came off without coming apart. This is, like, fourteen dollars and you get two of them at, good old Amazon. Alright?

And there you go. So that's the a lot of the air removed from the blueberries, air removed from this thing, punnet, whatever they call them, box of strawberries. And, again, it's a quart and, gallon sized FoodSaver bags. Alright. Not the cheapest, but they are special. Oh, by the way, this is so old. I had to buy this because you do need this soft rubber.

Can you see how soft it is? That suctions itself onto that.

Before I did this was trying to put it in there on its own. It's that oh, futile Susan. Spend fifteen dollars for goodness sake, you know. Right. Over and out before this turns into a a fifty minute long video on how to take the air out of stuff. Thanks for watching!

Smart Trick: Seal Strawberries in Their Original Container

Here I am drawing the air out of a punnet of strawberries:

Transcript:

I'm just making parfaits, yogurt parfaits. Well, I will be in a minute if I shape with this video, and I'm gonna repack these strawberries. The other videos I've shown you that I've left them in the container, and now I've got this handy dandy gadget that came with the bags. But I'm putting it on first so it's easier to get on. I've also noticed if I put the container upside down, it's easier to thread it in.

Right. So there it is. Now watch this. Whee. I think that is amazing. A lot better than my horrible demonstration. So let me go over here.

So we've got the old FoodSaver that I've had for ten, twelve years. And there it is, doing its job.

I'm keeping hold of it because this is a bit springy. And then turn it off when it gets close. That's enough, because I don't wanna crush the strawberries. But, there you go, that's a lot of air removed. That will go in the refrigerator along with the berries. Now it's time for me to get on with this yogurt parfait.

We're starving. It's quarter to three in the afternoon, not morning. Okay. Susan signing off from Easy Food Dehydrating.

Have a fabulous day.

Are FoodSaver Reusable Vacuum Sealer Bags Worth Buying?

I am very impressed with the quality, and the seals are holding up well.

My (old) FoodSaver came with a vacuum tube for canisters but it didn't work for these bags. So back to Amazon I went, and purchased the clear and green-ended accessory hose you see me using in the videos. It's compatible with my FoodSaver model. (Amazon Affiliate link, thanks).

I wanted to add a note about some fresh broccoli I had in the fridge. It was in its thin flimsy veggie bag and I thought, "Why not leave it in that produce bag so it'll help keep the FoodSaver bag clean?" So I did.

I didn't draw 100% of the air out, more like 90%. Yeah, I'm guessing there. But doing that small step ensures my broccoli will last (a bit longer) until I fee like steaming and eating it!

FAQs About FoodSaver Reusable Vacuum Sealer Bags

Can you wash and reuse FoodSaver reusable vacuum sealer bags?

Yes! Simply wash them with warm, soapy water, let them dry, and they’re ready to use again. Avoid dishwashers as heat may damage the seal.

Do reusable bags work with older FoodSaver models?

Most do, but some older models need an accessory hose. I use one with my (old!) 2010 FoodSaver, and it works great.

Are reusable vacuum bags as airtight as disposable ones?

Yes, when sealed properly. They’re designed to remove most of the air and maintain freshness, just like disposable bags, but with the benefit of multiple uses.

Thanks for watching and reading. If you’re looking for a simple way to extend food life, reduce waste, and save money, FoodSaver reusable vacuum sealer bags are a handy tool to try.

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