FoodSaver Vac 1050 Vacuum-Sealing Kit, White
by Tilia

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Product Summary

• Vacuum system keeps food fresh longer, prevents freezer burn
• Reusable, resealable, dishwasher-safe bags conveniently go into microwave or boiling water
• Includes one 11- by 10-inch roll for bagging, three quart size bags, and two gallon bags
• Also works with bottles, jars, and canisters
• Comes with a how-to video

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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of FoodSaver Vac 1050 Vacuum-Sealing Kit, White

Customer Review: It works
Summary: 5 Stars

I'm currently experimenting with something in the video - preparing lettuce for salads and placing it in one of the big cannisters and the salad "fixings" that thrive in moisture in a smaller one. Supposedly, the vegetables will stay fresh for a week, allowing me to have a quick salad after work instead of skipping it because it's too much effort.

I use the bags with food that can handle being crushed (meat, coffee beans, some cheeses, etc.), but if it's soft or particularly juicy, the bags can be a problem. The best way to learn when to use them is to experiment. The bags are easy to wash in the dishwasher (I turn them inside-out), though for some reason they discolor. I've found the bags at Wal-Mart and K-Mart, so they are available if you need them immediately. The cannisters are easier to get through Amazon than through the Tilia website. They have other goodies that Amazon doesn't carry, but they aren't very good at direct-sales. Have fun!

Description of FoodSaver Vac 1050 Vacuum-Sealing Kit, White

Like all FoodSaver machines, this one vacuums air from containers and seals bags with a simple one-touch operation. It has a manual sealing button for partial air removal and a sealing-time adjustment switch. The machine measures 15 by 5-1/2 by 4 inches, weighs 5 pounds, has a cord-storage compartment, and cleans easily with a damp, soapy cloth. It carries a one-year warranty against defects.

The basic FoodSaver container is Tilia's three-layer VacLoc bag: it has two plastic layers and an outer nylon layer to keep moist foods (such as meat loaf or chocolate cake) moist, dry foods (such as brown sugar or flour) dry, and all foods from leaking odor. Included in this kit is one 11- by 10-inch roll for bagging, three quart size bags, and two gallon bags. For cooking, the bags can go directly into a microwave oven or boiling water. They're resealable, reusable, and dishwasher-safe. --Fred Brack

Editor's note: This product's performance will be affected when it is used at altitudes of 5000 feet above sea level and higher.

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