What is the mil thickness of FoodSaver bags?
3 mil
Our bags are 4 mil thick on the gloss side and 10 mil thick on the embossed side. In comparison, FoodSaver® standard bags are 3 mil thick and are made of 5 layers.
Can you use any plastic bags with vacuum sealers?
Not any bag will work for vacuum sealing. Regular bags leak oxygen and will not hold a vacuum. When looking for a vacuum bag, be sure the bag specifies being a barrier bag. The amount of barrier will depend on the thickness of the materials and what the bag is made from.
How thick are Ziploc vacuum bags?
Bags generally have a thickness between 3 Mil and 5 Mil on the front, anything 4 Mil or higher is considered a Commercial Grade Vacuum Sealer Bag.
What bags can be used in a vacuum sealer?
Other plastic bags allow air to seep through. If you want to use your FoodSaver® appliance to re-seal, but not vacuum package a bag (without removing the air first) you can use it on Mylar type (strong, thin polyester) or stiff plastic bags, not any other types. For example, you can re-seal potato chip bags.
How thick are vacuum seal bags?
The most common thickness of vacuum bags is a 3 mil thickness. The 3 mil thickness is ideal for most products unless the product has sharp edges or corners, such as bones or pointed metal objects. Channeled vacuum bags or embossed vacuum bags are used on most residential use vacuum sealers.
Can I use seal a meal bags with FoodSaver?
The vacuum sealing process used by FoodSaver and Seal-A-Meal sealers is the same overall process. This allows the Seal-A-Meal bags to be used with a FoodSaver to store food. The length of time food will last varies based on the type of food and if the bag is also refrigerated or frozen.
Do you need special bags for vacuum sealers?
A: No! Unlike other similar units (which can cost up to four times as much as ours), you do not need to buy a certain type of bag for this machine. The bags you use do, however, need to be bags designed for use as a vacuum bag.
Can I use Ziploc bags in a FoodSaver?
Ziplock bags can be sealed with a FoodSaver for a stronger seal that can be used for long-term storage. The FoodSaver will remove the air and seal the Ziplock bag, allowing the contents to stay fresh for a much longer period of time.
Is there a vacuum sealer for Ziploc bags?
A vacuum sealer is needed for long term food storage. Ziplock bags can be sealed with a FoodSaver for a stronger seal that can be used for long-term storage. The FoodSaver will remove the air and seal the Ziplock bag, allowing the contents to stay fresh for a much longer period of time.
Can you use regular Ziploc bags in a vacuum sealer?
Ziploc makes a vacuum sealer bags. If this is what you are referring to then yes. Regular Ziploc with the thin plastic is a no. 2 of 2 found this helpful.