Amazon.com Review
This 2-1/4-quart square canister is designed for use with the FoodSaver and FreshSaver Vacuum Packaging Systems. This system vacuum-packs food to keep it fresh three-to-five-times longer than regular plastic storage units. Use this canister for preparing casseroles ahead of time, storing easily crushed items, and for marinating--the vacuum-sealing process speeds up marinating time from hours to minutes. The base can be microwaved, so it's easy to reheat food straight from the fridge, and the canister should also keep cold cuts and cheeses moist, fresh, and free from mold, as well as keeping berries and lettuce fresh and firm. Made of a heavy-duty, smoky-colored polycarbonate, the base is dishwasher-safe, but the lid needs to be hand washed, because of the vacuum-system controls.
--Doree Armstrong