Fresh & Crisp Resealable Bags

[Julie-Ann]

I have gone very scientific this week. I have conducted an experiment on these resealable bags designed to prolong the freshness of fruit and vegetables.
Our 1st photo is of 2 freshly purchased mushrooms. 1 was placed in a brown paper bag and the 2nd mushroom was placed in the resealable Fresh & Crisp bag. Both bags were placed in the crisper in the fridge. The next 2 photos are 1 week later. These photos don't show the true difference between them. The mushroom in the bag was shrivelled and inedible. The mushroom in the resealable bag was fresh enough to eat.
I have been using these bags for quite some time. I purchased them in the supermarket. I had found a difference but I wanted to be sure of it. I found only 2 negatives. Firstly, they have too many large bags in the box and very few small bags. Being a small family I would use more small bags than large. Also they can be difficult to reseal at times. Do be sure to squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible. They also don't say do you clean them every so often or dispose of them. I have been washing them with dishwashing detergent and hanging them upside down on the clothesline.
So have you tried them before?
Are you tempted to give them a go based on our scientific experiment?

[Elements]

Julie-Ann, do you mean like the resealable sandwich bags? Or are they special freezer bags things

[Julie-Ann]

No different from both of those Elements. This is the box they came in. Their website is under construction otherwise I would give you a link. But I bought them in IGA and have seen them since in Coles.

[Gelpack]

Glad to hear that you like the Fresh & Crisp vegetable bags. Thought I'd help clarify a few points for you.
By using Fresh & Crisp your vegies should last up to 21 days, but this also depends on the type of produce as some produce naturally deteriorates faster than others.
Fresh & Crisp Bags can be used up to 3 times by rinsing and drying the bags between uses.
The snap seal that has been referred to has been rectified and has been replaced by a peel seal, which are must easier to use.
Bag sizes are something that has come to our attention and we are looking at various options. Unfortunately, at this stage we can't advise a timeline.
For more information on Fresh and Crisp and other great products please go to our website www.gelpack.com.au. The website is now operational and we are only to happy to be of assistance where we can.

[Julie-Ann]

Hi Gelpack- yes I love your bags. Thanks for all the information. It would be handy to be able to buy the sizes you want separately perhaps. I will be buying some new ones with the peel seal.
Great product- congratulations to your company