NAME: Foodsaver V4400, 2 – In – 1 Food Saver Vacuum Sealer Machine
Website: https://www.foodsaver.com/
Price: $179.99 to $197.70
Capability: 2 – In – 1 Automatic bag sealing plus handheld attachment to seal special zipper bags and containers
My Rating: 5 of 5
OVERVIEW
Food Saver vacuum sealers remove air from bags and containers to keep food fresh longer. Oxygen is the culprit than causes food to deteriorate, and the vacuum sealer removes than oxygen. The model V4400 is a 2-in1 system that uses bags and a retractable handheld fixture to seal standard bags, special zipper bags and a variety of containers.
WHAT I LIKE
Food preparation for just one or two presents challenges for keeping leftovers from going to waste. This system allows me to make a full-size slow cooker sized batch, enjoy it, and then seal the rest for the freezer, keeping it fresh way longer than just storing in a standard freezer container.
PROBLEMS…
OR THINGS THAT KEEP IT FROM BEING PERFECT
The Drawbacks…seems like everything has them, doesn’t it? No difference here, but no “show-stoppers”. After all, you have to buy the bags, don’t you? But that applies to all vacuum sealers, not just this one.
The vast majority of the vacuum seal food bags aren’t reusable, so there is an ongoing expense, but when I compare than against the food I have wasted in the past, it isn’t close. Then there are the standard “Accessories” which are another additional expense..same thing, though, they save money in the end. And there are after-market bags and accessories available.
WHO IS “IT” FOR?
Anyone wanting to reduce food waste and save money…and who doesn’t want to do than? Cooking for one or two, check. Large families, check. Anyone can buy in REAL BULK, and save–catch those sales and take advantage when they are available.
Even chips!!! But not in bags–in canning jars!!!
Here is more information on vacuum sealing—check it out.
WHAT I REALLY THINK/VERDICT
I really do like it…I think the 2 – In – 1 capability makes it is one of the best of Food Savers vacuum sealers. Enough said, but I won’t stop there. There are multiple standard uses for this product, and even more when thinking outside the box…seal leftover chips, flour, sugar, rice, pasta, dried beans or cereal in canning jars, for example. I have had mine for about 3 years, and will get another 2 – In – 1 when needed. You would be well served to consider the Food Saver Model V4400 vacuum sealer.
I rate it a 5 of 5.
I hope this review has given you the information you need to make a decision on whether to purchase a Food Saver vacuum sealer, and if so, which model. If you have questions and/or comments, please leave them below, I will do my best to get back with you as quick as I can.
Best wishes,
Joe