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Vacuum sealers and reusable wraps extend freshness and cut waste, especially if you freeze meals or buy in bulk.

A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables including avocados, lemons, strawberries, and lettuce in a fridge drawer
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How to choose

  • Vacuum seal food destined for the freezer.
  • Use beeswax wraps for bread, cheese and produce.
  • Leave space for liquids to expand.
  • Cool food before sealing.

Common questions

Is a vacuum sealer worth it?

If you freeze meals or buy in bulk, it greatly reduces freezer burn.

Can beeswax wraps be used for meat?

No. Use them for bread, cheese and produce, not raw meat.