The Elite All-in-One Liquid+ is the edge sealer that comes closest to handling soups and marinades, and its pull-out handheld covers containers. It's large, and Prepared States still recommends freezing runny foods first. If liquids matter most, a chamber sealer is the better buy.
Key specs
| FoodSaver Elite Liquid+ | |
|---|---|
| Price | About $232 |
| Type | Countertop (edge) |
| Seal bar or bags | 11 in rolls |
| Liquids | Liquid setting |
| Pump | Automatic |
| Warranty | Varies by retailer |
| Notable | Liquid mode, pull-out handheld, roll storage |
Liquid setting
A dedicated liquid setting slows the vacuum to keep liquid away from the seal. For runny foods, freezing first is still the safer approach.
Handheld and storage
A pull-out handheld vacuums containers and zipper bags, and there's built-in roll storage.
Bags
Edge sealers need textured (embossed) bags or rolls so air can escape. Avid Armor's 8 × 12 in embossed bags are $16.99 for 100, about 17 cents each; brand-name bags often cost more. See chamber bags vs embossed bags.
This review is based on FoodSaver's published specifications, independent test results where available (we name whose test each figure comes from) and owner feedback, compared against the other sealers we track. We'll add hands-on notes as our testing progresses.
Questions
Can the FoodSaver Elite seal soup?
With its liquid setting, sometimes; freezing soup flat in the bag first is more reliable.
