Countertop vacuum sealers are becoming more commonplace in our homes because of the myriad of benefits they provide.
The main benefits of vacuum sealing your food are that it will stay fresh longer and be protected from freezer burn long term.
To vacuum seal your food you will need a countertop vacuum sealer, vacuum-sealable bags or rolls, and the time to prep your food to be sealed.
The vacuum sealing bags or rolls are an important part of the process and the style you choose can benefit your food.
The two main factors in choosing what to seal your food in are the style, bag or roll, and the material.
Black vacuum seal bags or rolls are a step above the standard clear or white because they have the added benefit of blocking out light which can cause food to deteriorate over time.
The black bags are also often lined with additional materials that make them stronger and less likely to rip.
1. ShieldNSeal
1.1 ShieldNSeal Black Vacuum Seal Bags
The ShieldNSeal Black Vacuum Seal Bags are 11 inches wide and come in rolls that are 19.5 feet long.
Each box includes 2 rolls which will provide around 35 sq. ft. of material to use when vacuum sealing.
The rolls, including the black vacuum seal rolls, are BPA free ensuring there will be no contamination of your food storage.
The black seal vacuum rolls are perfect for all foods that can deteriorate from exposure to light while they are in storage.
Vacuum sealing foods can greatly extend the life of all foods because it removes the air contact and any excess moisture from the food.
The black seal rolls are slightly thicker which protects the bags from tears and rips, making this material ideal for survival prep.
Since this product is available in rolls it can be customized to fit any length product needed.
It can be cut short for small snack items or longer for full-sized fish that need to be stored long term.
Another benefit of the black vacuum-sealed bags is that they can be used to marinate meat on the counter and you do not need to worry about sunlight degrading the quality of the meat throughout the day.
The already used black seal bags can be reused if need, they just need to be trimmed down to the correct length and then resealed.
2. FoodVacBags
2.1 FoodVacBags Black Vacuum Seal Bags
The FoodVacBags Black Vacuum Seal Bags are delivered in a box with two separate 11 inches x 50 feet rolls.
These two rolls provide over 90 feet of material for sealing food or other products.
These rolls are made with an embossed honeycomb pattern that has special channels for removing air and providing maximum suction.
The black vacuum seal bags are BPA and PHTHALATE free which makes them perfect for storing food as well as valuable documents or even collectibles.
Since these rolls are 11 inches wide, they can be used with the vast majority of countertop vacuum sealers.
These rolls are also 4mm thick which helps in preventing any rips or tears while sealing and will protect the seal while it is in storage.
The added thickness allows food to be stored 5 to 6 times longer in freezers because of the added protection.
These specific black rolls have the added benefit of including a clear top side and solid black underside.
This allows for even more benefits than solid white, clear, or black bags.
With the top being clear it is easy to identify what is inside the sealed bag inside your freezer.
This is made even easier because of the stark black contrast that the stored item is resting against.
Then once you have identified the object you can just turn it over and the black backside will protect the food or item from the harmful degradation of light.
3. PABCK
3.1 PABCK Black vacuum Seal Bags
The PABCK Black Vacuum Seal Bags are different than the other vacuum sealed rolls above because they are not rolls of material but individual sealable bags.
Each package of them will include 200 mylar foil open-top bags. These bags, just like the rolls, can be sealed by a wide variety of countertop vacuum seal machines.
They can even be sealed with other devices such as a hot iron because of their small size.
The bags are 2.4 x 3.5 inches, or 6 x 9 cm, in size which allows for smaller items to be easily vacuum sealed.
An added benefit of the bags is that there is no need to cut them to the appropriate size.
A downside of this is that they cannot be reused because they need to be torn open below the seal.
Each side of the bag is .08mm thick to minimize the space it takes up.
These bags are available in a wide range of sizes from 2.4 x 3.5 inches all the way up to 4.7 x 6.7 inches.
They are also available in 3 colors being black, yellow, and pink.
There is no clear option with these bags because of the mylar foil that is used to protect the contents.
Due to this, it does not matter which color bag is selected because they will all provide the same benefits.
Since these bags are not available in clear it is necessary to label them since the contents are not easily visible or recognizable.
The benefit of the solid color is that whatever you store inside will be protected from air, water, and light.
4. NatureVac
4.1 NatureVac Black Vacuum Seal Bags
The NatureVac black vacuum seal bags are distributed 2 rolls are a time.
Each roll provided is just under 18 sq. ft. of sealable material and is designed with a grid pattern to ensure the air flows out when vacuum sealing.
Each roll is available in 3 useful colors.
First, the clear bag does the basic job of vacuum-sealing food by protecting it from air and moisture.
The solid black bags do this as well as protect the contents from light.
Finally, the clear and black bag has a clear front and solid black back that combines the benefits of the other two colors.
You can see the item stored on the clear side and then flip the bag over to protect the contents from light degradation.
With the style of these bags, you are able to cut them to the size need each time you want to seal food.
You are also able to reuse these bags because there is no set size for the bags.
With the added thickness of these bags, they can maintain freshness longer and protect their contents from rips, tears, and punctures.
All 3 color options are also BPA-free and made from USFDA food-safe materials.
They can even be boiled to heat the food inside.
5. Commercial Bargains
5.1 Commercial Bargains Black Vacuum Seal Bags
The Commercial Bargains Commercial Vacuum Seal Bags are manufactured by VacNseal are shipped as two separate rolls.
Each package will include one 11 inches x 50 feet roll as well as 8 inches x 50 feet roll.
Each roll is a heavy-duty two-layer 3.5mil vacuum-sealable material per side.
Since there are two sizes available per order, they can be used with almost any clamp-style vacuum sealing machine.
These bags are also BPA-free and dishwasher safe which promotes them being reused.
Each order will also include 26 sticker tabs for labeling the packages after they are sealed.
An added benefit of vacuum-sealed bags is that they can be boiled to allow for perfect Sous Vide cooking.
They can even be taken directly from the freezer into boiling water.
The Commercial Bargains rolls are available in clear, black, and clear and black options to allow for greater customization when sealing food.
The clear bag will allow you to quickly find the item you are looking for in your freezer.
The black bags will protect anything that is left out in the sunlight and the material will not degrade into the food because they are USFDA safe.
Finally, the clear and black bags provide all the benefits of the others at no extra cost.
They will even allow you to see what you are Sous Vide cooking in boiling water because of the stark color contrast on the back of the package.
It is also very easy to label all of the options with either a black sharpie or a silver one.
This will stand out on the packaging material.
These bags are also reusable and can be cut down to the needed length the first time or when reusing them.
6. Comparison Chart
ShieldNSeal |
FoodVacBags |
PABCK |
NatureVac |
Comercial Bargains |
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Brand |
ShieldNSeal |
FoodVacBags |
PABCK |
NatureVac |
VacNSeal |
Sizes |
11 in. x 19.5 ft. |
11 in. X 50 ft. |
2.4 x 3.5 inches |
11 in. x 19.5 ft |
11 in. x 50 ft., 8 in x 50 ft. |
BPA Free |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, made of Mylar aluminim |
yes |
Yes |
Thickness |
Claims to be the thickest |
None listed |
.08mm per side |
None listed |
2 layers 3.5mm each |
Compatible Sealers |
Most 11″ or wider sealers |
Any countetop vacuum sealer |
Any heat-sealing device |
Not listed |
All Clamp style sealers |
Pcs/Box |
2 rolls per box |
2 rolls per box |
200 bags per pack |
2 rolls per box |
2 different size rolls |
