<![CDATA[Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags?]]>My typical process for snack sticks and hotdogs is after slow cooking to vacuum seal the product and then sous vide to finish them. Would printing a business card size label, then hot laminate them, and place them inside the vacuum bag prior to sealing and sous vide’ing them work? Is it okay to have the laminate material touch the product? Would it hold up to the sous vide and ice bath process? Better ideas for labeling vacuum seal bags?

Thanks,
Ryan

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/4391/labeling-vacuum-seal-bagsRSS for NodeFri, 11 Sep 2026 10:45:48 GMTWed, 13 Oct 2021 01:41:38 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:49:55 GMT]]>Good N You Let us know the results of your experiments.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51353https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51353Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:49:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:37:17 GMT]]>Good N You I’m not sure just at what temperature, but in a ultra hot dishwasher and heated drying, the print does come off. It does not at microwave temperatures, so the sous vide process just may work.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51350https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51350Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:37:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:35:45 GMT]]>craigrice I got the printer for about $35.00, I get my labels from “Label Value” seem to have the best prices. The Dymo printer has software that runs from your PC, very easy to use.

There are a couple on eBay now for the $30 to $40 range. When I’m looking for something on eBay, I place a search and get a new listing each morning. Best when I’m looking for a deal.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51349https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51349Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:35:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:12:44 GMT]]>Chef Thank you Chef! I was hoping someone had a nice setup they would share. I am going to push the limits with it though, and try to put a couple labels on a flat bag before the sous vide process, and then try some labels after the sous vide and ice bath cooling process. Will dry off the bags and stick the labels on. Ideally I would like to put them on when the bag is flat for best stick, just unsure how they would hold up through the rest of the process. Thanks again!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51347https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51347Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:12:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:56:06 GMT]]>Chef if you dont mind what did the setup cost

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51342https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51342Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:56:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:29:05 GMT]]>Chef They look really good, might have to look into one.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51336https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51336Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:29:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:26:35 GMT]]>Bob Stehlik Thanks

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51334https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51334Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:26:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:30:34 GMT]]>Chef As a side note. Yesterday you were asking about the “users” icon. If you scroll to the bottom of any post where it shows who is on line at that time, there is in parenthesis, (See Full List) and if you click on that you can see all Meatigistics users by clicking on USERS. You can also use the search to find someone.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51320https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51320Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:30:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:24:14 GMT]]>Good N You I have been using a DYMO LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo for years. I do get the waterproof labels that are a polyester base label.

They look professional, they stick very well under all conditions, and can peel off most surfaces fairly easy.

The labels come in many different sizes. I use small ones for personal use, larger ones for sale and gifts.

The one thing I have learned over the years is that it doesn’t go into the freezer or storage without a label and date. Saves me from issues as time goes by.

I place them on my vacuum bags prior to filling and canning jars after processing.

I have gotten two on eBay and can usually fine one with labels fairly cheap.

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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51319https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51319Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:24:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:45:47 GMT]]>I too use a sharpie/permanent marker! I try but fail to label before I seal so my writing is even worse than normal LOL!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51282https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51282Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:45:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:52:20 GMT]]>Good N You I have only been using the labels since March so I don’t have a good length of time to tell you if they stay on or not. I also only put them on flat surfaces.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51109https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51109Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:52:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:22:58 GMT]]>Thank you for the responses. I too am using a Sharpie, but every time I do I would think that there must be a better way to look more professional and take less time. Writing “Venison Sweet Maple Bacon - 10/2021”, “Venison Jalapeno Cheese - 10/2021” or “Wild Turkey Honey BBQ - 10/2021” on 25# worth of vacuum bags is time consuming, and not really the look I would like when sharing with others. I will try the Avery Labels, I had concern they would fall off in the freezer over time, but sounds like they don’t per HerbcoFood.

I have brought some of my venison to a processing shop in years past and their packages have a card inside the vacuum bag identifying the product. Wasn’t sure if anyone has seen the same before, and knew how to mimic this without having to order them.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51105https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51105Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:22:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:20:03 GMT]]>gus4416 said in Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags?:

I write on the bag with a sharpie before I vacuum seal and it stays there just fine I use a little bigger bag so I have a spot where it seals that stays flat

Same here but usually after I vac the bag.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51093https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/51093Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:20:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:21:35 GMT]]>I write on the bag with a sharpie before I vacuum seal and it stays there just fine I use a little bigger bag so I have a spot where it seals that stays flat

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50995https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50995Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:21:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:28:52 GMT]]>Good N You I just use a permanent marker and write on the bag before putting material in, has always worked fine for me.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50939https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50939Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:28:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:04:05 GMT]]>johnsbrewhouse What’s awesome with the laser printer is the letters float around in the water.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50933https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50933Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:04:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:56:33 GMT]]>HerbcoFood Ink-jet ink will definitely disappear, most is soy based and once it gets wet it starts to bleed.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50931https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50931Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:56:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:12:03 GMT]]>For labeling I just use the Avery brand clear mail labels 20 to a sheet. I apply it right before tossing it in the freezer and they hold up well. My only issue is sometimes I will thaw whatever it is in cold water and the letters come off the label. That may be because I use a laser printer to make them. I haven’t tried it with my inkjet printer yet to see if there is a difference.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50910https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50910Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:12:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:47:32 GMT]]>Good N You The problem with laminating is that most laminate sheets are heat activated and may come apart when subjected to the sous vide heat. The laminating material is just plastic, so it would harm the product. I use a sharpie marker to mark my bags, it seems to hold up to most everything so far.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50898https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/50898Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:47:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Labeling Vacuum Seal Bags? on Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:54:43 GMT]]>i only vac pack and put the sticker on the bag first.

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