EcoFresh Biodegradable Vacuum Bags by Lacor

EcoFresh Biodegradable Vacuum Bags by Lacor: pre-cut, plant-based and ready to use

The EcoFresh biodegradable vacuum bags by Lacor are embossed 75-micron bags, made from plant-based materials and suitable for contact with food. They are sold in packs of 100 and come in three sizes: 16x20, 20x30 and 30x40 cm. They arrive pre-cut, so all you have to do is fill them and seal them with your vacuum sealer.

What these bags offer

• Biodegradable plant-based material: compostable according to the manufacturer, they are Lacor's alternative to ordinary vacuum bags for anyone who wants to reduce their environmental impact.
• Embossed and 75 microns thick: the texture lets air escape with household external-suction vacuum sealers, and the thickness makes heat-sealing easier.
• Pack of 100: you have plenty of bags to seal in batches, freeze portions or prepare the week's shopping.
• From freezer to microwave and sous vide: suitable for freezing, for the microwave (max. 600 W) and for sous vide cooking at up to 90 °C.
• Protect against oxygen and moisture: they help meat, fish, vegetables or cheese keep their freshness, flavour and texture for longer.

Available sizes

Which size should I choose?

The 16x20 cm bags are for small portions: slices of cheese or cold cuts, nuts, herbs, a thin steak or a side for one person. The 20x30 cm bags are the most versatile: chicken breasts, fish fillets, chopped vegetables or portions for two. The 30x40 cm bags are kept for large pieces, such as a loin, a roast or a cooked dish for the whole family. Pick a bag in which the food takes up two thirds at most and leaves room for sealing.

Use and care tips

Fill the bag without soiling the sealing area and leave a few centimetres free at the edge. Wipe grease and moisture off that strip before sealing, because a dirty edge is the most common cause of a faulty seal. With sauces and stocks, freeze them first in a container so the machine does not draw up the liquid. Respect the limits on the data sheet: 600 W at most in the microwave and 90 °C for sous vide. Store the pack somewhere dry and cool, away from heat sources.

Bags or roll, and other options

If you need a different size, the EcoFresh range also comes as a roll you can cut to measure. Vacuum rolls and bags has more options, including the Vacuum Sealing Bags by Lacor; the EcoFresh bags stand out for their biodegradable plant-based material.

Frequently asked questions about the EcoFresh vacuum bags by Lacor

How many bags come in each pack, and what sizes are there?

Each pack holds 100 bags of one size. There are three: 16x20 cm (ref. 69537), 20x30 cm (ref. 69538) and 30x40 cm (ref. 69539).

Are they compostable?

Lacor presents them as biodegradable, plant-based and compostable according to the manufacturer. The data sheet gives no specific standards or degradation times, so we do not quote any.

Do they work with any vacuum sealer?

They are compatible with household external-suction vacuum sealers, as they are embossed, and they heat-seal easily thanks to their 75 microns.

Can they be frozen, microwaved and used for sous vide?

Yes. They are suitable for freezing, for the microwave at 600 W at most and for sous vide at 90 °C at most.

Are they safe for food contact?

Yes. Lacor declares them fully safe for food contact and BPA-free.

What foods can I seal in them?

Meat, fish, shellfish, vegetables, fruit, cheese and cooked dishes. They protect against oxygen and moisture to keep freshness, flavour and texture.