FoodSaver FSFRSH0055 FreshSaver Handheld Vacuum-Sealing System

by FoodSaver

Product Features

• Cordless handheld vacuum sealer keeps ready-to-eat food items fresh for longer
• 1-touch operation; dishwasher-safe nozzle catches overflow liquids
• For use with FoodSaver vacuum zipper bags and deli containers
• Charging stand, deli tray, and zipper-bag starter kit included
• Measures 6-1/2 by 4-2/7 by 11-2/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.3 x 11.4 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002NGNBR8
• Item model number: FSFRSH0055-000
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,236 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #27 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Specialty Appliances > Vacuum Sealers

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Food prepping ahead of time means less time spent in the kitchen and more time to enjoy with family and friends. Slice up an array of deli meats and cheeses for a party platter, then keep it fresh and ready to go with the help of this rechargeable handheld vacuum sealer. Designed for use with the FoodSaver vacuum zipper bags and FoodSaver deli containers, the cordless unit removes the air with the press of a button, creating an airtight seal that keeps ready-to-eat food items in the refrigerator or pantry fresh for longer. The thoughtfully designed device comes with a dishwasher-safe nozzle that catches overflow liquids, and its compact size takes up minimal space on the counter or in a drawer when not in use. Accessories include a charging stand, a deli tray, and a zipper-bag starter kit consisting of a reusable medium- and large-size bag. Quick and convenient, the handheld vacuum-sealing system measures 6-1/2 by 4-2/7 by 11-2/5 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

Reusable zipper bags and deli try targets consumers looking for convenient, short-term storage solutions for "ready to eat" items in refrigerator/pantry. Quality, low cost, entry level vacuum sealing solution. Quick and convenient storage solution compliment heat seal counter-top appliance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars As Seen On TV...., March 1, 2010

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Katawampas (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: FoodSaver FSFRSH0055 FreshSaver Handheld Vacuum-Sealing System (Kitchen)

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Pros:

-It does suck the air out of the bag or container, creating a vacuum seal.

-The containers are useful and easily reusable.

-The bags are reusable if you don't store something smelly or greasy in them.

-Bags are washable.

-Containers are washable in the dishwasher/top rack.

-Food does stay fresh longer but not as long as the melting seal type bags.

-This is a less expensive option for a vacuum-packaging system.

Cons:

-You can't create a custom-size bag like the food savers that melt the plastic for vacuum sealing.

-Bags are expensive. The current cost (3/2010) per 1-quart bag is about .44 cents.

-After 2 weeks, the bag lost its seal. This rarely happens in the melting seal type systems. The seal is only as good as the Ziploc on the bags.

-If you get any food in the Ziploc zone, it will not seal properly.

-The vacuum unit is an energy vampire because you need to keep it plugged in to keep the motor charged.

In summary: This is a good "inexpensive" option for short-term vacuum sealing. I wouldn't count on this system for long-term freezer storage because it will lose its seal & ice crystals will form on the food. The replacement bags are expensive so you need to weigh the cost of the bags against the cost of the food you are storing. The containers are expensive but you'll probably be able to reuse them more frequently if you treat them with care.

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Time saving, produce saving handy little gadget, March 19, 2010

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Toni "Toni" (Tallahassee FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FoodSaver FSFRSH0055 FreshSaver Handheld Vacuum-Sealing System (Kitchen)

This device is intended to help preserve items in packages you need to re-open often. There are two of us living in our house, and we often have left over produce from a meal. We enjoy fresh, unprocessed foods and I like to cook. I use it for left over hunks of cheese, partially used onions, half a poblano pepper, even hard boiled eggs and winter squash. It does extend the period of time they stay fresh. There is a learning curve to working with the bags. I have found that sometimes I get a better seal by placing my fingers under the sealing portion instead of placing it flat on a counter. I have no idea why this works better, but it does. Some bags seem to stay useable longer than others. But overall the bags save me money on produce. I throw away less spoiled food.

I have even found them to be a time saver on prep work. I can for example slice and dice a weeks worth of onions, celery, peppers and other produce. Then (this will seem strange, but it works) I place the chopped/diced/sliced items in portion sized unsealed baggies, fold over the top of the baggie and place one or more in the food saver bag. The unsealed baggie keeps the moisture from the produce from getting sucked into the zipper. Vacuum it up, pop in the frig, and take out the baggies as I need them throughout the week. Even with the double bagging it still saves me money over throwing away partially used items, and it is much fresher as well as more economical than buying prechopped items from the grocery store. Once a week prep for fresh veggies. I love it.

I keep the device plugged in on the counter right next to my cutting board so it is very convenient to use.

The four stars instead of five is due to the unpredictability of the bags holding a seal. And yes, I join my voice to those who wish they were more freezer friendly. But I do use them in the freezer with passable results. As long as the item will be used in a short period of time and the bag isn't in a place where it gets knocked around a lot, it seems to hold a seal in the freezer. I use them for garbanzo beans, which I cook, drain, freeze and pour out as I need them. They last less than a week in the frig, but stay fresh for 2 to 3 weeks using this method.

52 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Intro To Foodsaver, October 30, 2009

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M. Lafferman (Baltimore, MD, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: FoodSaver FSFRSH0055 FreshSaver Handheld Vacuum-Sealing System (Kitchen)

I recently purchased this Freshsaver System, because I have always heard good things about Foodsaver, but found that to be alittle pricey. The Freshsaver System was under $30, which seemed a fair price to me. I not only bought extra deli containers, but also extra bags in the quart and gallon size. I also bought 2 sets of the Lunch and Leftover Containers, sold in sets of two.

I wanted to cover all my bases, to use the system as much as I could. The Freshsaver is meant for short term refrigerator or pantry items. It's not like the regular Foodsaver, which you can freeze the bags, and it's for longer food storage.

This has worked well for me. You have to charge the unit for 24 hours. I did that the first time, and then just have left it plugged in, for whenever I need it. The Freshsaver System is very compact, which is nice for a kitchen counter, where space may be at a premium.

It's very easy to use. It does come with a booklet, but once you use it you will remember how. I love watching the air get sucked out, which you can see that more with the bags than you can with the deli containers.

I use the bags for things that can't get crushed, and I use the deli containers for more fragile items.

I love my Freshsaver. I told a close friend about it when I saw it on tv. She bought one the same day I did.

I think the Freshsaver is a great intro to seeing if you like Foodsaver products. The investment I think is minimal. Certainly alot less than purchasing a Foodsaver, tho I may buy one of those down the line.

In todays economy, it's nice to extend the life of food products so you waste less.

The Freshsaver definitely does what it's supposed to do! I've used it for cheese, deli meats, bakery items, and cereal. Remember, it's not just for the refrigerator, but also for pantry items.

Be sure to pick up the Sandwich and Snack containers sold separately in sets of 2, the Deli Containers sold separately in sets of 2, or the Lunch and Leftover containers also sold in sets of 2. All these containers will work with the Freshsaver System. The Freshsaver only works with these containers. It will NOT work with the other Foodsaver containers out there. I actually called Foodsaver to ask what containers worked with the Freshsaver. Also the Vacuum Bags, sold in quart and gallon size work with the Freshsaver. That is what I did. That way you will have the complete system.