Rated 1 out of
5
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bt66 from
Poor quality pump and bags hardly reusable
Paid $170 for this in Jun 2021 and the pump just quit on us less than 2.5 years later. The plastic around the base of the pump and the charging cover is cracking as well. Really poor quality.
The whole system did not meet expectations either.
The bags are supposed to be reusable but they're of the same poor quality as the single-use plastic of a regular vacuum sealer bag. The plastic deteriorates after 2 or 3 uses. It shrivels and the zipper lock at the top stops holding a seal. The valves on the bags are sometimes defective as well. Obviously selling more bags is better for the company, so I'm guessing that's why they chose not to produce higher quality bags. I purchased $90 worth of replacement bags over the past 2.5 years.
If you plan to sous vide with these bags, good luck cleaning them. Meat juice gets cooked into the corners and is just about impossible to clean out. And the smell does not leave the bag. Again, these bags are single-use quality. I use silicon Stasher bags for sous vide and put them through the dishwasher.
I also bought the wine cork and it never held a seal for more than 24 hours so I stopped using it. The containers seemed ok but I didn't use them much.
This whole product has shaken my confidence in this once quality German brand.
Wirecutter recommends the Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer Pro, so trying that next.
Date published: 2023-10-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sheridan from
I'm never going back!
I love everything about the new Zwilling Fresh & Save. I cannot get over how easy the vacuum sealer is, how quickly it works and how quiet it is. The containers and bags give me enough options to choose from depending on the type of food I am looking to seal. The bonus of the App that you can download onto your phone to help you keep on top of when your food will go back is life changing. As a busy mom, this makes my life a heck of a lot easier. You should buy this product, you will not regret it :-)
Date published: 2021-04-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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KAG0803 from
Well Constructed, Extremely Functional
I have wanted a sealer for the longest time, however, I didn't have the space for those large units.
The Zwilling is compact, very well built and the functionality is superb. Seals containers and bags with ease. I have so much more room in my refrigerator and cupboards now.
My leafy greens, (Spinach, Arugula, Green Leaf Lettuce, etc.) are now kept fresh and crisp for over a week. I am an Avocado addict and now the other half of a large Avocado stays beautiful and green as if I just cut it. My bulk nuts and coffee are now sealed to perfection and stay fresh and crunchy as when I purchased them.
I absolutely love the Zwilling and highly recommend this handheld unit to anyone looking for an efficient, space saving sealing device.
Date published: 2022-02-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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FreshandClean from
Life-Changing Experience
Where do I start? 5 years ago I was a successful software engineer at a prominent up-and-coming tech firm in Silicon Valley. But everything changed when I became addicted to crack-cocaine. In a matter of months, I went from pulling in 6 figures and living in a beautiful suburban home to being penniless, divorced, unemployed, and degrading myself for $5 a man under the Golden Gate Bridge.
Then one day I was in the “Beyond” section at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and discovered this incredible food sealer - my world changed overnight! I forgot all about smoking rock as I sealed the freshness of my peppers, potatoes, chicken breasts and onions in! I knew they would last so much longer with Zwilling. I eat better and look better now, and you know the best part of all? Now I get high on freshness.
Date published: 2022-03-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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BE23 from
Better than expected!
Wasn't sure if I'd use it that much, but love it and use it all the time! It's really quick and easy to use! Charging is a snap too.
Date published: 2022-01-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ms Lena from
A kitchen must-have!
In love with this Fresh & Save starter kit! It's so easy to use (I got the hang of it in under two minutes) and I'm so impressed with how it keeps foods fresher, longer! I used the app to track my food and was actually delighted to receive a notification that my food was about to expire - had actually forgot about it at the back of the fridge! So handy! This starter kit will pay for itself again and again in all the food I'm NOT wasting!
Date published: 2021-04-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Helenthefox from
I have had this for a few months and I've used it for a variety of things, mostly freezing foods.
I like that I can reseal after I've taken a portion out and it doesn't seem to affect the quality. I made a lasagna a while ago and it went from the freezer to the oven no problem. I like the thick glass and definitely prefer it over the plastic 'lunchbox.
Was great for camping!
Date published: 2021-06-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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RoninMaya from
Works Great.
Decided to give it a try and so far I have enjoyed it. I put cut veggies and fruits in the glass containers and they stayed fresh for about two weeks in the fridge with no problem. I put cut meats, fruits, and veggies in the bags to keep the freezer tidy and clean, so far I am happy with that as well. I did find two bags that didn't seal properly but I'm sure customer support will help me replace that.
Date published: 2022-07-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lisabear from
Fantastic
I saw an youtuber talked about how good this product and caught my interested. I did some research and purchase. Normally the food like salad or fresh herbs can't last long in the fridge so I tried it on this set. After few days.I was so surprised!! They still stay so fresh and not any even become slimy at all. I'm so glad I purchased this set! Super recommend this set!!
Date published: 2022-01-04
Rated 4 out of
5
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Alba from
Great for fruits
I love the glass vacuum box. I use it everyday to extend the life of my fruits. Will be purchasing more.
For the vacuum seal bags it can not be used with items with liquid. If using for marinated meat, you need to ensure it is not too much liquid or it will get into the vacuum pump.
Overall I am happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2022-03-30
Rated 4 out of
5
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A Choo from
Strong glass, weak top
So far so good. Looking to have a complete set of fresh and save medium containers for meal prep purposes. The top is hand wash only and is much weaker in comparison to the borosiciliate glass. Already noticed one of my products losing its seal within 1 week of use. Wish there’s an option to repurchase the top only. Will wait to see how well this set lasts.
Date published: 2021-12-22
Rated 4 out of
5
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achau from
Handy and compact
Purchased during the warehouse sale so it took a while to finally ship. Enjoying it so far, though I wish the description of the contents of the starter box said there would be a liquid barrier. I also received large bags with the warehouse sale deal and each of those boxes also had a liquid seal... Guess what I also bought a 6 pack of?
Date published: 2022-05-12
Rated 3 out of
5
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Kinozoom from
Disappointed the seal won’t last half the time
I’m trying to keep ground coffee fresh in the medium plastic container and more than half the time I go back to it the lid loose. I think it may be that when the seal is broken the powder coffee gets sucked up into the sealing ring. I wiped the ring each time I use it but it seems to require a wash each time.
Date published: 2021-10-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jeeky22 from
Quick and quiet
I have used a vacuum sealing solution for 5+ years, which I loved, but the solution required connecting a hose from a larger central unit. The Zwilling vacuum mechanism stores easily in a drawer and containers seal much more quickly and quietly. Glass containers are also a great option!
Date published: 2022-09-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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JennD from
Happy Father's Day
I bought this for my husband, our chief cook, in response to his constant complaints about frost on the frozen foods. He loves the zip lock bags! I am loving how long it keeps my strawberries fresh in the fridge container! My sister will be getting a set for her birthday! (ssh!!)
Date published: 2021-06-17
Rated 4 out of
5
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MPJean from
Perfect for an everyday use
The vacuum pump and the containers are amazing! Living in a remote area, it really help to preserve my food fresh. For the bags I would have like them to be stronger. I don’t feel they are made to be reuse for a long period of time… Maybe a silicone option could be great one day!
Date published: 2022-03-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Pmnt from
High quality
The materials used in this product are great. It’s on the pricier end, but there is a definite quality difference when compared to similar containers of cheaper price. I love that I can just buy separate bags and containers that will also work with the pump as well!
Date published: 2022-04-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kallie07 from
Great item to have in your kitchen
I just received my vacuum starter kit and am very happy with it so far. I just chopped up a few vegetables and am looking forward to seeing it stay fresh for longer. I’ve heard great things about this item and decided to purchase it as soon as I saw it go on sale.
Date published: 2022-02-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Hellen Mo from
I’ve bought it a couple days ago and seems to work perfectly to keep food from spoiling - Material also seem durable and of great quality, and will use the containers mostly for vegetables and the bags for freezing meat and asparagus. I’m happy so far with it.
Date published: 2021-11-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Stephanie T from
Best Product of 2020!
This product never leaves my counter. It takes up almost zero space especially compared to my pervious counter top vacuum sealer. The reusable bags that you can open and reseal are something I have not seen with other types of sealers! Highly recommend!
Date published: 2021-04-05
Rated 4 out of
5
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Jean123 from
Easy to use. Nice design
The vacuum tool looks nice. Simple and clean design. Bonus star as it was very easy to use. I found the plastic bag material a little thin/flimsy. I was hoping that it would be thicker. The glass boxes were well made and looked sturdy.
Date published: 2022-01-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Ryan24 from
Absolutely worth the money
I always wanted to try a vacuum sealer, and my friend recommended this one to me. Pretty impressed. It keeps my fruits and vegetables fresh for weeks. I got the starter set so I’m thinking now on buying more containers and bags.
Date published: 2021-12-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Bafinlayson from
Excellent quality
The glass containers are very solid and a nice shape and size. The bags are a nice size too. Looking forward to using them for Sous vide cooking. I love the food inventory system. Going to get my freezer organized.
Date published: 2022-01-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Pricey from
Food does last longer
I used to throw away half of my avocado in the trash because they will turn bad even if I put the other half in the fridge for only 2 days. My avocado stayed fresh even after 5 days when I put it in the container
Date published: 2021-11-30
Rated 1 out of
5
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Gosd from
Horrible product!!
4 months and the unit develops s Crack in the casing. No longer works properly. Customer service would not accommodate a replacement or service.. another wasted money on a product that doesn't last!!
Date published: 2024-02-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Eileenni from
Fresh and convenient
Was skeptical at first. But after using, I am so glad that I got it. It is very easy to use and easy to clean. The quality of the glass containers are super. I will definitely get more containers.
Date published: 2022-02-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tech18 from
Nice useful product
I bought this vacuum storage system primarily for keeping foods for a longer time, especially for berries. It works as expected and the berries last much longer time. Remain fresh and no moulds.
Date published: 2022-10-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sara9 from
ZWILLING Fresh and Save
Amazing product! No more food spoilage and wastage! It’s easy to use, just seal the bag and vacuum seal the container or bags! It has made my life so much easier when prepping and storing food!
Date published: 2022-04-30
Rated 4 out of
5
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AvidofGoodfood from
Almost perfect. Concerns about rubber seals.
Easy to use, store and manage, however, the rubber seals stink based on the food they come in contact with. Impossible to clean, and in time it becomes a combination of these. Tried everything.
Date published: 2022-04-09
Rated 4 out of
5
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Mghent from
Great product
This is a great well made product. Every item feels like it has value and isn’t cheap, plus if the vacuum sealer were to not work down the road, all the items still serve as great containers!
Date published: 2022-06-19