More than just food preservation: create travel-size shampoos and creams, organize crafts, protect papers, documents and photographs from mildew and water damage My first test was a couple ears of corn. I inserted two ears inside my bag and lined up the open end with the vacuum section of the sealer. It took about 25 seconds total time. My only initial complaint was that the unit was significantly louder than I had expected. I also tried two ears of corn with the Fresko and it took significantly longer, at 64 seconds. Sealing corn in the Power XL Duo NutriSealer. Handheld models typically use special zip-top bags that have a small port for air removal, ideal for small jobs and meal prep. They're less effective at keeping air out, and you will be limited to the bag sizes offered for that device.

The Duo NutriSealer™ Vacuum Sealer helps you keep food fresh longer, meaning you’ll throw away less food, saving you money. Sealing bags with liquid, whether it be vacuum or standard sealing, requires more than 1” of space between the liquid and sealing area. If there is not enough space between the liquid and the end of the bag, the liquid will seep into the vacuum channel or will spill out the unsealed end of the bag before it can be sealed. Batch cook and seal individual portions: you’ll save time and money when you batch cook dinners for the week or lunches to take to work and school. You can even customise your storage bags to make the most of your fridge, freezer and cupboard space every time you batch cook.In the end, I would say that the Power XL Duo NutriSealer generally performed on par with what the advertising shows. It certainly isn’t the only game in town, but if you find the double seal function and compact design to be compelling, this could be a good fit for you. If cost is a factor, however, you may want to shop around as there are numerous options at a lower price.

You can even vacuum seal liquids: split out portions of soup, salad dressing, or even marinade meats. Wet and dry, Nutrisealer can seal it all. Another touted feature of the Power XL is its ability to re-seal bags such as cereal, and it did in fact perform this operation exactly as advertised. So did the Fresko.

The last test was the liquid test to see how both of these sealers handled wet food. I went with tomato sauce, which was used in the infomercial, and both sealers handled it perfectly. Nothing was spilled into either unit, so I’d say they both passed that test. The liquid test was a success.

The appliance will not work with 220 volt power supply and should not be used with a converter. Using with a converter could damage the appliance, the converter, and the outlet. Using a converter will invalidate the guarantee and any protection plan policy.” Yes, you can cook food in the reusable bags included with the appliance. They’re also freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Next up I wanted to try vacuum sealing some breakfast cereal in each sealer. With the Power XL, I was able to stop the vacuuming and move right to the sealing, but this feature was not available with the Fresko. Despite this small concern, both sealers did a fine job of sealing the cereal. Other food items I vacuum sealed were cheese and steaks. The best vacuum sealers are slim and can seal both dry foods and liquids, as well as pulse and seal. But it's worth considering the following factors when looking to buy: Keep food fresher for longer: air is the enemy of food. By vacuum sealing your food you’ll keep it fresher for longer. You can even vacuum seal and freeze to keep them fresher for even longer!Buy in bulk and save money: it’s so easy to buy in bulk then vacuum seal individual portions for cooking later. Countertop models are larger and can generally use both pre-cut and cut-to-size bags. They're more versatile and provide longer-lasting results since there's no port, which could allow air to escape or enter. Most can also re-seal bags, like potato chip and cereal bags.