Vacuum Seal Bags

What Is a Vacuum Seal Bag?

A vacuum seal bag is a strong, clear, food-grade plastic bag designed to have the air removed and then be heat sealed shut. Removing air slows oxidation and the growth of many spoilage organisms, which helps food last longer in the fridge or freezer. All the bags in our range are 70 microns thick and packed 100 to a packet.

What Are Food Vacuum Bags Used For?

• Meat, Seafood and Poultry: Butchers and kitchens use vacuum seal bags to portion and store raw proteins. Sealed portions take up less room and are protected from freezer burn.
• Sous Vide and Marinating: Chefs seal food with marinades so flavour penetrates faster, then cook it in a water bath using the sous vide method.
• Cheese, Smoked Goods and Dry Stock: Delis vacuum pack cheese, cured meats and smoked fish. Coffee beans, nuts and rice also keep better without air.

Which Vacuum Bag Size Do You Need?

The Disposable King range covers 11 sizes, from 80 x 320 mm to 400 x 500 mm.

• Narrow bags, such as 80 x 320 mm, suit sausages, sauces and single portions.
• Mid sizes, such as 200 to 250 mm wide, suit steaks, fillets and cheese blocks.
• Large bags, up to 400 x 500 mm, suit whole cuts, large cheeses and bulk prep.

Leave about 5 to 8 cm between the food and the open end so the sealer can grip the bag.

Chamber or External Sealer Bags?

Chamber sealers remove air from the whole chamber, while external sealers suck air out of the bag itself. Check that the bag width fits your sealing bar, and test a few bags on your machine before ordering in volume.

Getting a Good Seal Every Time

Wipe the inside of the open end before sealing, since moisture, oil or crumbs on the seal line can stop the bag sealing properly. For bones and sharp edges, wrap them in a little baking paper first to avoid punctures. Label each bag with the contents and date so stock rotation in the cool room or freezer is quick, simple and accurate.

Vacuum Storage Bags for Food, Not Clothes

These are food vacuum storage bags. They are different from the large valve bags used to store clothes and bedding, which are not designed for food contact.

Vacuum Sealing and Food Safety

Vacuum sealing extends shelf life, but it does not replace safe handling. Chill cooked food quickly before sealing, and keep sealed food refrigerated or frozen as you normally would. Use clean hands or gloves, and seal on a clean bench to avoid contaminating the bag. Write the contents and date on every bag, and follow your food safety plan for how long each item can be kept. Discard any bag that has lost its seal or puffed up in the fridge. Treating vacuum sealing as part of your food safety system, rather than a shortcut, keeps both customers and inspectors happy.

Buying Bulk Vacuum Bags from Disposable King

Kitchens that seal every day save by ordering bulk vacuum bags in several sizes. Wholesale vacuum bags keep prep moving, so no one has to stop because the right size has run out. Disposable King delivers within Melbourne only, with free delivery on orders over $150 (ex GST) within 35 km of the CBD.