The Duo NutriSealer™ Vacuum Sealer has an easy-to-use built-in bag cutter. Simply place your bag under the sealing arm and slide the bag cutter to cut the bag to your desired size. Yes, you can cook food in the reusable bags included with the appliance. They’re also freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe.

The last test was the liquid test to see how both of these sealers handled wet food. I went with tomato sauce, which was used in the infomercial, and both sealers handled it perfectly. Nothing was spilled into either unit, so I’d say they both passed that test. The liquid test was a success. You can seal in the containers, vacuum seal bags, or in a customized bag. If you select a bag, we recommend that you place the bag in a bowl to support the liquid and keep the bag upright. Hold the unit above the bag, insert the open part of the bag, and press the Vacuum Seal option, once the liquid starts to rise toward the top of the bag, Press Vacuum Seal to stop it and then select the Seal option.

Functions: Before buying a vacuum sealer, think about your needs. Do you need something straightforward and intuitive for simple tasks, like freezing occasional cuts of meat or leftovers? If so, a handheld model might be a good choice. Do you need a model that's also designed for sous vide? If so, make sure the bags will stand up to high heat, and consider a model that offers double sealing. If you plan to marinate or store liquid items, choose a machine with a "moist" or "wet" setting (and generally use the longest bag you can find or create a longer bag from the roll to help the machine seal wet foods more easily). If you often store delicate items, look for a "gentle" setting or the ability to select a lower vacuum level. My first test was a couple ears of corn. I inserted two ears inside my bag and lined up the open end with the vacuum section of the sealer. It took about 25 seconds total time. My only initial complaint was that the unit was significantly louder than I had expected. I also tried two ears of corn with the Fresko and it took significantly longer, at 64 seconds. Sealing corn in the Power XL Duo NutriSealer.

How does the Duo NutriSealer™ Vacuum Sealer keep food fresher? How is it different from freezing food? The Duo NutriSealer™ Vacuum Sealer gives you an airtight double seal, which prevents air from getting into the bag. Vacuum sealing can be used to extend the life of food up to five times and helps prevent freezer burn. The Duo NutriSealer™ Vacuum Sealer helps you keep food fresh longer, meaning you’ll throw away less food, saving you money. You can use the bottle stopper to vacuum seal opened bottles, such as wine bottles, oil bottles, and non-carbonated liquids, keeping the contents fresh for longer.Handheld models typically use special zip-top bags that have a small port for air removal, ideal for small jobs and meal prep. They're less effective at keeping air out, and you will be limited to the bag sizes offered for that device. Sealing bags with liquid, whether it be vacuum or standard sealing, requires more than 1” of space between the liquid and sealing area. If there is not enough space between the liquid and the end of the bag, the liquid will seep into the vacuum channel or will spill out the unsealed end of the bag before it can be sealed. Next up I wanted to try vacuum sealing some breakfast cereal in each sealer. With the Power XL, I was able to stop the vacuuming and move right to the sealing, but this feature was not available with the Fresko. Despite this small concern, both sealers did a fine job of sealing the cereal. Other food items I vacuum sealed were cheese and steaks. Use warm soapy water on a dishcloth and wipe the unit clean. Do not submerge the unit in water. If you have food or liquid in the channel wipe the channel clean. You can remove the bag channel guide to aid in cleaning the channel and replace it onto the unit when cleaning is complete. You can remove the padding (top and bottom) from the unit but should only be removed if necessary to properly clean. The Duo NutriSealer™ Vacuum Sealer is smaller and more compact than other vacuum sealers while being just as powerful. It’s both handheld and easy to store. Plus, the built-in bag cutter makes cutting bags to size simple.