If you’re anything like me, a trip to the grocery store is a joy ride for the taste buds. As soon as I get home, I tear into my finds and determine what will take priority when the urge to snack or nosh strikes.
The result, unfortunately, is a sea of open bags that quickly lose their crunch and freshness. Chips and pretzels, for example, become stale, while bagged produce begins to wilt and brown.
While there are vacuum-sealed bags and accompanying air-removal devices, nothing compares to the efficiency and ease of a handheld sealer. These simple gadgets are designed to fuse the open ends of plastic containers using quick heat to prolong food’s shelf life and general tastiness.
My small cohort of bag sealers, ready for testing.
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