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Vacuum Food Sealers: Ratings of Sources
Total of 9 Sources

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1. Good Housekeeping
Feb. 2008
Vacuum Sealers for Food Storage Tested
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Good Housekeeping tests four vacuum food sealers in this review, including one that is designed specifically for coffee beans (now discontinued) and one handheld model. Editors placed moisture-sensitive beads in each bag or canister and waited to see if they would change color. The FoodSaver V2860 Advanced Design aces the test, as does the less expensive Reynolds Handi-Vac.
2. ConsumerReports.org
June 2008
Two Products Promise Fresh Food
by Editors of Consumer Reports
5 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Editors test the Reynolds Handi-Vac Sealer, a $10 device that removes air from a zip bag of food destined for the freezer. The manufacturer claims that this battery-operated device "virtually eliminates freezer burn." Consumer Reports tests the claim by freezing sealed steaks for a month. A FoodSaver model is also tested in this free report.
3. Fine Cooking
Mar. 12, 2008
Hand-held Vacuum Sealers
by Lisa Waddle
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Lisa Waddell tests both the Reynolds Handi-Vac and Vacu-Seal by PackMate. Both require you to purchase specially designed bags. These vacuum food sealers remove nearly all the air from the bags. Waddle writes of these sealers, "They work well for long-term storage, but because resealing is unreliable, are less effective for food you use frequently, such as cheese or cereal."
4. Amazon.com
Vacuum Sealer Reviews
by Contributors to Amazon.com
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Amazon.com invites consumers to post candid reviews of the products they own. Unfortunately, some reviews focus more on Amazon.com's customer service than the product itself. The FoodSaver V2840 Advanced… Design earns an average rating of 4.5 stars out of five in more than 120 reviews. Most reviewers love this sealer, but some report defective units that don't seal bags properly. The Deni 1631 and 1830 earn low ratings -- owners say they're underpowered.

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5. About.com
FoodSaver V2860 Advanced Design Vacuum Packaging System - Review
by Mariette Mifflin
4 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

About.com's guide to housewares tries out the FoodSaver V2860 with several types of fruits and vegetables. Mifflin describes ease of use and how well it worked (only an experiment with cucumbers didn't seal… well). In a related review, Chris Adams tests the Reynolds Handi-Vac. Though this model isn't quite as sophisticated as the FoodSaver, it's a lot less expensive, and Adams says it can do 90 percent of the more expensive model's tasks. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

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6. Cooking.com
Vacuum Sealer Reviews
by Contributors to Cooking.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment This online cookware store allows customers to post reviews. Most are brief but positive. The FoodSaver Stainless Steel Vacuum Sealer earns an average of 4.8 stars out of five in five reviews. The smaller FoodSaver V2440 earns a similar rating, but in just three reviews.
7. Chowhound.com
Vacuum Sealer
by Contributors to Chowhound.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment At Chowhound, a forum for food enthusiasts, a contributor asks for vacuum sealer recommendations. Contributors say that FoodSaver models work well for long-term storage and heavy-duty use, while the Reynolds Handi-Vac is good for simple tasks. Owners note that FoodSaver bags are somewhat expensive.
8. Real Simple
Aug. 2006
Use a Vacuum Sealer to Preserve Produce
by Editors of Real Simple
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment In this brief write-up, editors recommend using a vacuum sealer to extend the life of fruits and vegetables. Their vacuum-sealer pick is the FoodSaver V2440, but they don't describe their testing methodology, if any, or explain why they chose this model.
9. Epinions.com
Vacuum Sealer Reviews
by Contributors to Epinions.com
1 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Epinions.com has recently changed its format, making it nearly impossible to find customer reviews. The FoodSaver Vac 550 earns an average rating of four stars out of five in 27 reviews. Owners say it's easy to use, durable and keeps food fresh. Some complain of breakdowns, but most owners love this sealer.

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