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Some keep food fresh for *years* longer than usual.

You tried a new recipe that you saw online but didn't read the serving size and now you have way too many leftovers to feasibly finish before it goes bad. We've all been there. Typically when that happens you have two options: eat it all until you get so sick of the meal you can never cook it again or throw it out and feel guilty for the waste. Luckily, there is a kitchen appliance that exists that can help you keep food fresher for longer, so consider this your guide to why you need a vacuum sealer in your life. Vacuum sealers can store raw foods or cooked foods and help them stay fresh in your freezer for months at a time without the worry of freezer burn or leakage. You can also use many of these kitchen vacuum sealers for other household needs like clothes storage or sealing important belongings from wear. These are some of the best kitchen vacuum sealers on the market for all of the above.

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NESCO's Deluxe Vacuum Sealer is top-rated on Amazon with thousands of reviews raving around the product. Reviewers say it's a great buy for people who may be unfamiliar with vacuum sealing but want to get started since it's easy to use. It is recommended that you wait about a minute in between seals so keep that in mind if you tend to meal prep and vacuum seal a lot of food in one sitting. 

Sous Vide cooking is a great strategy for almost any food (think of those popular egg bites from Starbucks) and this Anova sealer is ideal for that sort of food preparation because it locks in flavor and moisture so your food tastes just the same after it was sealed than it did right after it was made.

The Potane Precision Vacuum Sealer is great for those who need industrial-level quality when it comes to food sealing. If you buy your meats in bulk or are a restaurant owner, this is the product for you. The price tag may seem steep but the payoff is well worth it. Buyers even say that Potane's support team is super responsive when it comes to questions or concerns about the sealer.

FoodSaver has been perfecting this model over the years, and this edition uses 40 percent less bag material than in the past so you don't have to worry about being wasteful. You can also use this machine for other vacuum seal needs besides food like protecting important papers, packing away photographs from mildew, and creating your own re-freezable ice packs

Don't worry about cutting any edges yourself a ruining the seal—the YIOU machine has a built-in cutter to add ease to your sealing. This also means you can customize the size of each bag so you don't have any excess bag on the sides of your food. Less material around the edges equals more packing ability in your freezer.

Working in a small space but still want to up your food-sealing game? This is the correct option for you. Keep it right on top of your counter for easy access. 

This sealing system can extend foods' freshness by five times without any freezer burn on your food that leads you to throw it out.  There are two sealing options, for either dry or moist foods, so you can ensure the longevity of your food. Bonus: you can even reseal wine bottles with it. 

If you aren't into the high-tech nature of some kitchen appliances, this KitchenBoss has an intuitive design with only four buttons making it easy to use (even if you've never vacuum sealed before). It also comes in silver, white, pink, and red so you can choose the look you want.

HomeMarvel's sealer machine is great for both home and commercial use because of its size and functionality. Not only can in vacuum seal everything from vegetables to soups, but it also comes with an inflate technology so you can seal bags of potato chips and other delicate foods without them crumbling.

This product gives you the Msake Vacuum Sealer machine, an air suction hose, 10 vacuum bags, and a replacement foam gasket. The machine separates easily for quick clean-up and is equipped with a sleek touchscreen panel. 

Don't let the price tag confuse you—Geryon's sealer has all the necessary capabilities as some of the pricier options. If you're new to sealing or want to try it out before making more of an investment, opt for this one since it's lightweight and won't take up a lot of space in your cabinets.

This FoodSaver product comes with a similar vacuum sealer to other brands but the main selling point is that it also has a tiny retractable handheld sealer for any foods that are particularly pesky to seal. The brand even says it can keep some food items, like loaves of bread, fresh for up to three years.