
Top 6 Foods That Benefit Most From Vacuum Sealing
Steak & Red Meat
Reducing oxygen exposure helps slow spoilage and preserve freshness.
Bacon
Ideal for bulk packs. Seal what you don't need and use it later.
Chicken (Raw)
One of the biggest benefits of vacuum sealing, especially for meal prep.
Fresh Vegetables
Helps slow wilting and moisture-related spoilage.
Fresh Fruit
Great for pre-cut fruit, lunches, and reducing waste.
Jerky / Biltong (fully dried)
Vacuum sealing removes oxygen, helping slow oxidation and mould growth, especially for dried meats.
Disclaimer
Storage times are estimates only and depend on freshness at sealing, fridge temperature (≤4°C), and food handling practices. Always inspect food before consumption.
Is Seal It For Me?
If you're nodding "yes" to any of these… Seal It was built for you.
✓ You’re sick of freezer-burn ruining good food.
If you’ve ever pulled a steak, chicken breast, or veggies from the freezer only to find ice crystals and a weird texture… Seal It stops that. No more food waste, no more guilt, no more throwing money in the bin.
✓ You want your food to stay fresh way longer.
Whether it’s chicken, berries, leftovers, batch-cooked meals or herbs from your garden, Seal It locks in freshness up to 5× longer so nothing goes off before you get to it.
✓ You camp, fish or travel and space is limited.
Seal It removes all the air so you can fit more in your camp fridge, esky or freezer, without sogginess, melted-ice water, or food contamination.
✓ You’re tired of wasting money on spoiled groceries.
You bought it. You should be able to eat it. Seal It helps you store, freeze and portion food without the dreaded “oops… that went bad” moment.
✓ You meal prep and want life to be easier.
Portion, seal, stack and go. Lunches, dinners, kids’ meals, soups, sauces, proteins, perfectly organised, protected and ready when you are.
✓ You hate bulky kitchen appliances taking up bench space.
No big machine. No power outlet needed. Just a compact, cordless sealer that fits in a drawer and goes anywhere with you.
✓ You want premium ingredients (coffee beans, spices, nuts) to stay fresh.
Seal It protects flavour and aroma so your morning coffee actually tastes like the day you opened the bag, not stale and sad.
✓ You’re trying to reduce food waste and plastic waste.
Reusable vacuum bags + long-lasting food = less rubbish, fewer disposable bags, more sustainable habits without trying hard.
✓ You want something simple, fast and reliable.
No clunky setup. No learning curve. No “why won’t it seal?”. Just press, vacuum, seal, done in seconds.
How Food Vacuum Packaging Works
See It In Action
Watch our 70 second demonstration to see how easy it is to preserve your food with SEALITs Bags & Containers.
- Extend freshness of fruits & vegetables
- Prevent freezer burn on meats
- Marinate foods in minutes
- Protect dry goods from pests
What you can (and can't) vacuum seal
A quick reference before your first seal. Tap any card with an arrow for exact prep instructions.
Tap any card with an arrow to see prep instructions.
Meat and protein
Raw meat and poultry
Fish and seafood
Deli meats and cheese
Cooked meat
Prep needed
Cool completely to room temperature before sealing. Hot food creates steam inside the bag which breaks the seal.
Wet or saucy meat
Prep needed
Pat dry with paper towel first. For meat in marinade or sauce, freeze solid then vacuum seal once frozen.
Fruit and vegetables
Hard vegetables
Firm fruit
Leafy greens
Prep needed
Blanch in boiling water for 60 seconds, ice bath, dry fully, then seal. Raw leafy greens release CO₂ after sealing and puff the bag back up. That's the food, not a leak.
Broccoli and cabbage
Prep needed
Blanch first, same as leafy greens. These off-gas the most. Skip the blanch and the bag will look full of air within a day. Blanch and they store for weeks.
Cucumber and zucchini
Prep needed
Pat completely dry or pre-freeze for 30 minutes before sealing. High moisture turns to vapour inside the bag and inflates it.
Liquids and wet foods
Soups and stews
Prep needed
Freeze solid in a container first. Transfer to the bag and vacuum seal once frozen. Leave a few centimetres of headspace.
Sauces and marinades
Prep needed
Freeze flat in a container first, then transfer and seal. Never vacuum seal liquid at room temperature, it will get drawn into the unit.
Hot liquids
Don't seal
Never seal hot liquids. Cool to room temperature first, then freeze solid before attempting to seal.
Dry goods and other
Bread and baked goods
Nuts and snacks
Dry kibble and pet food
Meal prep portions
Carbonated items
Don't seal
Gas pressure fights the vacuum and releases after sealing. Not suitable.
Why did my bag puff back up?
Some foods release CO₂ and moisture after sealing, this inflates the bag from the inside. The bag isn't leaking. The usual culprits are leafy greens, broccoli, cucumber, and meat that wasn't patted dry first. The prep tips above tell you exactly how to fix each one.

