Are FoodSaver and seal-a-meal bags interchangeable?

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.

Can I use any bag with seal-a-meal?

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.

What size bags does seal-a-meal use?

There’s also no requirement on which brand of bag you use, as long as the size fits. One standout feature of the Seal-a-Meal Manual Vacuum Sealer System is its versatility when it comes to bag choices. You can use 8-inch, 11-inch, 1-quart pre-cut bags, or bag rolls with this machine.

Can you vacuum seal twice?

Twice Baked Potatoes You won’t be able to vacuum seal them in bags, but they can keep well in the freezer when stored in a vacuum seal canister. When you’re ready to eat, just pull one out to reheat and reseal the rest.

Can you boil food in FoodSaver bags?

Yes. You can heat cooked foods, such as leftovers, in a FoodSaver® bag. The bags should never be used to cook raw foods.

Why won’t my Seal-A-Meal work?

The soft rubber gaskets on the top and bottom of the unit can dry out. You can rehydrate them by dipping your finger in water and running it along them. If that doesn’t work, carefully pull them out and soak them in water to rehydrate them, and then re-insert them.

How thick are seal-a-meal bags?

In comparison, FoodSaver® standard bags are 3 mil thick and are made of 5 layers….Thickness comparison.

OutOfAir	Claimed	Measured
Textured side	10 mil	10 mil
FoodSaver®	Claimed	Measured
Gloss side	3 mil	3 mil
Textured side	11.5 mil	9 mil