Zwilling Fresh & Save Vacuum Sealer Machine Starter Set, Glass 6-Piece BPA Free, Meal Prep, Sous Vide

I wish I could say this was an amazing purchase but alas it didn't turn out to be as amazing as I had hope it would be. Here is my only complaint so far: These bags aren't as sturdy as I would hope for in a reusable bag. The seal also isn't great for liquids as the vacuum pulls the liquid up through the little hole. I want to be able to vacuum seal soups, gravy's, broths in a fashion that allows them to lay down flat in the freezer or a cooler. So I was bummed that the vacuum doesn't suck all the air out of a liquid based bag. I also wanted to use it forfreezing marinated meats. It's pretty cool otherwise but if I had known the liquid issue I wouldn't have purchased it.

I wrote a review when I first received this, but we've had it for almost a year now, so I wanted to provide an update. I had a FoodSaver before buying this, but we're trying to eliminate plastic in our lives, and the amount we were going through with that tool was frustrating.PROS: reduces use of plastic with reusable bags and glass containers, the vacuum sealer holds a charge for a *long* time (have only recharged it once), easy to store, seals things really wellCONS: the little plastic clip that seals the bags has the potential to get lost, the bags occasionally need to be re-vacuumed/sealed, cleaning the bags is kind of a painFor those who are frustrated at not being able to seal liquids, we freeze any liquids first and then seal them, and we've had success ... MoreI wrote a review when I first received this, but we've had it for almost a year now, so I wanted to provide an update. I had a FoodSaver before buying this, but we're trying to eliminate plastic in our lives, and the amount we were going through with that tool was frustrating.PROS: reduces use of plastic with reusable bags and glass containers, the vacuum sealer holds a charge for a *long* time (have only recharged it once), easy to store, seals things really wellCONS: the little plastic clip that seals the bags has the potential to get lost, the bags occasionally need to be re-vacuumed/sealed, cleaning the bags is kind of a painFor those who are frustrated at not being able to seal liquids, we freeze any liquids first and then seal them, and we've had success with that.All in all, I'm a fan and just ordered another of the glass containers--the ones we have seal just fine.

I bought this when it first came out with the idea that I wanted to learn sous vide and thought this was a great way to get my feet wet. I have since purchased more bags and have found it very difficult to clean or keep clean. I just logged in to Zwilling site and found there is a critical piece of equipment that was not included in the set and is STILL NOT INCLUDED IN THE SET. You need the little black sealer for the bags to prevent liquid from getting into the vacuum sealer. I AM MORE THAN DISAPPOINTED in Food52 for not making sure this was included. I have more than a dozen bags and thankfully I have thrown a few away because I was concerned about them. HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY HAPPEN??

It is easy to use; quick; quiet; efficient; small & light enough for my hand. Easily stored in a drawer. REUSABLE CONTAINERS!The but part: the accessories only come in sets so you can’t buy what you need. I am a family of one and don’t need huge bags, but I do need some smaller snack size ones. I also freeze a lot of single potions. I am keeping my former sealer to try to scale down some of the new bags.The bags can be difficult to open and close but once you get it right they seal beautifully.The accessories have been slow to be introduced and are almost impossible to buy.

I really had hopes for this. Pictures of greens staying fresh in the containers, people saying how long their herbs stayed fresh. . . . Well, I found that the compression of the vacuum seal crushed salad mix and any kind of "fluffy" herb (like parsley and cilantro); it also crushed the outside cell walls of persian cucumbers, causing a wet mess. It did do well with a solid head of lettuce and napa cabbage. The containers would seal, then lose the seal while in the fridge, resulting in spoiled lettuces. I don't know why the seal didn't hold. Luckily the pump works with my Ziploc vacuum bags (which are much more gentle), and I have a food saver for anything I want to freeze. Lettuces, parlsey and cilantro do better in a RealGreen bag with a piece of Fresh Paper ... MoreI really had hopes for this. Pictures of greens staying fresh in the containers, people saying how long their herbs stayed fresh. . . . Well, I found that the compression of the vacuum seal crushed salad mix and any kind of "fluffy" herb (like parsley and cilantro); it also crushed the outside cell walls of persian cucumbers, causing a wet mess. It did do well with a solid head of lettuce and napa cabbage. The containers would seal, then lose the seal while in the fridge, resulting in spoiled lettuces. I don't know why the seal didn't hold. Luckily the pump works with my Ziploc vacuum bags (which are much more gentle), and I have a food saver for anything I want to freeze. Lettuces, parlsey and cilantro do better in a RealGreen bag with a piece of Fresh Paper inside. I'm hoping I can get the containers to stay sealed. I did successfully seal a large bag of lemons in one of the vacuum bags. I just would like this to work better, and for more things. There is very little information on the Zwilling website (or here, for that matter) on what kind of things this works best for.

I was struggling to use up all my vegetables before it started spoiling so I bought the zwilling vacuum starter set to keep them fresher for a longer period of time. I’m happy to say that it works and I have greatly reduced the amount of food spoilage thanks to this handy tool. Vegetables that I kept in the container for 3 weeks were just as fresh and crisp to use compared to newly bought vegetables. I would highly recommend this to others to get. What’s nice is that you can find this on sale online to purchase if you’re interested in getting it.

Great product!

The vacuum pump is so easy and effortless to use. I was worried that it would be a gadget that gets used for a few days but then gets put away in a drawer forever, but it’s so easy to reseal a bag or container once opened that it’s effortless. I use it often! Great for storing everything but I’ve really liked it to keep cheese fresh! Totally worth the price. We’ll built, as one would expect from Zwilling.

Long term storage made easy!

I purchased this product to help preserve my groceries for longer. With the increasing food costs, ensuring my food stays fresh as long as possible is very important! I've previously considered buying a standard vacuum sealer, but the ease of use and the ability to reuse the bags sold me on this product! Very happy with my purchase!

Sleek compact vacuum sealer

Just arrived. Beautiful packaging. Great looking product. Appears to be very well made. Charging right now so haven’t used it yet. Can’t wait. If it works well, I will definitely order the other sizes of the glass storage containers. Very sleek and modern design.

This is a game changer for saving your food!!

I’ve bought vacuum sealers in the past. They took up way too much space, didn’t stay sealed and were just a waste of money. Zwilling is small ( the size of a small pepper grinder), it’s quiet and the bags are a zip style that you then remove the air with ease. No more wasting food. Keep your veggies safe from spoils. No more throwing away cilantro, butter nut squash, bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms and so much more. I love it and I think you will too.