ST. LOUIS - Summer’s fresh fruits and vegetables are available now, and maybe you’re looking for a way to keep those garden-fresh flavors longer. As Consumer Reports explains, a vacuum sealer can extend freshness and save you money when you’re freezing food.

Vacuum sealers help maintain the quality of frozen foods by limiting exposure to air. And that can help reduce waste.

CR tested seven vacuum sealers ranging from $60 to $180. They work by removing the air from a bag, then fusing the top along a heated strip to create an airtight seal.

CR knew from previous testing that vacuum sealing does extend the life of food. Now it has tested how well the devices seal both dry and moist foods, how quickly and quietly they operate, and how easy they are to clean.

Read more: [ Ссылка ]

свернуть